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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Genesis=== | ===Genesis=== | ||
When ''[[The Blue Album]]'' came out in 1994, [[Geffen]] would not pay to have the songs' lyrics printed in the CD booklet, as no one had any idea if the then-unknown band's debut would sell very many copies. | When ''[[The Blue Album]]'' came out in 1994, [[Geffen]] would not pay to have the songs' lyrics printed in the CD booklet, as no one had any idea if the then-unknown band's debut would sell very many copies. However, the band insisted that the disc's liner notes list a PO Box address in Los Angeles, to which fans could send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, in order to receive copies of the lyrics. The lyrics were photocopied replicas of [[Rivers Cuomo]]'s handwriting. | ||
Friends and supporters of the band, the Allan sisters volunteered to help stuff envelopes. The sisters soon noted that the large influx of lyrics requests also included inquiries into the possibility of a fan club. After discussing matters with the band, and going over some financial figures, it was determined that a fan club just might work. | Friends and supporters of the band, the Allan sisters volunteered to help stuff envelopes. The sisters soon noted that the large influx of lyrics requests also included inquiries into the possibility of a fan club. After discussing matters with the band, and going over some financial figures, it was determined that a fan club just might work. | ||