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It was like its own world, Burton, now 39, recalls.

I loved working at the record store.

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Now Burton is putting what hes learned to good use.

They were one of my favorite bands in the 90s, says Burton.

I always followed them.

30th Century Records is less a commercial moneymaker venture and more a discovery connection for adventurous music fans.

On a day-to-day basis, Burton demands the best from his roster.

Im pushy, he says.

I like people to work.

I like people to be prolific, to make music while they can.

Id like this to just be a place where you could go make the record you want to make.

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