Feature / One Question Interviews
Don Giovanni Records

Words: Loren • January 12, 2014

Don Giovanni Records
Don Giovanni Records

Joe Steinhardt (Don Giovanni Records)

SPB: How big is your record collection?

Steinhardt: Steph and I own about 3,000 records, 3,000 CDs, and 200 tapes.

Loren • January 12, 2014

Don Giovanni Records
Don Giovanni Records

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