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Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | VCP Turns One Special: Finding Friends in Record CollectingBuddies - to celebrate a milestone here at the pod, we are extremely lucky to be joined by guest numero uno here on VCP: Matt Sands, co-owner of Gold Pan Records in Hillsboro, IL. But Matt brought two of his best pals to this episode to discuss one of the best things about this Vinyl Community of ours: fellowship. Joined us on this voyage are Sam "The Psych Professor", regular companion on Matt's YouTube channel, and their friend and shop owner of Noble Records in Matthews, North Carolina, Dillon Smith (aka The Silver Button Sniper), fresh off joining the...2024-01-2957 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | VCP Turns One Special: Finding Friends in Record CollectingBuddies - to celebrate a milestone here at the pod, we are extremely lucky to be joined by guest numero uno here on VCP: Matt Sands, co-owner of Gold Pan Records in Hillsboro, IL. But Matt brought two of his best pals to this episode to discuss one of the best things about this Vinyl Community of ours: fellowship. Joined us on this voyage are Sam "The Psych Professor", regular companion on Matt's YouTube channel, and their friend and shop owner of Noble Records in Matthews, North Carolina, Dillon Smith (aka The Silver Button Sniper), fresh off joining the...2024-01-2957 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsNorthern Revolutions | OG’s vs Reissues, Old vs New Vinyl - A DiscussionIn this installment of the Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Rob from "Northern Revolutions" is joined by fellow YouTube vinylists Jason Arsenault and Alex from "Beer and Vinyl" to have discussion about our collecting preferences of old vs new vinyl.  New vinyl is coming out at an unprecedented pace with so many tempting new titles, remasters, reissues, expanded editions, deluxe boxsets and so on.  There is a lot to tempt record collectors to shell out their hard earned money on what is increasingly becoming quite expensive new records.  Or is the thrill of the hunt for original pressings and vintage dis...2023-12-2042 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSpinz Vinyl | What Makes This Album Great? Ep.1 Eric DolphyBack to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Jason Elwood of Spinz Vinyl debuts a new series looking at some iconic albums he cannot get enough of. In this first episode of "What Makes This Album Great?" he'll explore the music of Eric Dolphy and his masterpiece "Out to Lunch". Let's gooooooo!   For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1   Direct link to his exciting new podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-elwood   For more information on...2023-12-1914 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Opening a Record Store: Billy Hurst of RiverBend RecordsHave you ever thought about opening a record store? Our guest on this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts thought about it - and did it! Joined by Billy Hurst, owner of RiverBend Records in Godfrey, Illinois, we pick his brain on just how he turned the dream most record collectors have into a bona fide reality. Before we get there, we learn about Billy's experience as part of the "Vinyl Community" on YouTube, his background in record collecting, and then what led him to the fateful decision to start a record store in the middle of a pandemic...2023-12-1859 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | FREESTYLE (You Paid HOW MUCH for Those Used Records?)So much heat, it had to be split off our 1st hour of Surface Noise. Better be wearing some fire-proof pants for this show, or at least a fire extinguisher on the ready. Welcome to the latest FREESTYLE from Surface Noise, courtesy of Vinyl Community Podcasts! Our panelists:   Concert Buddie (host): https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie Northern Revolutions: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernRevolutions Vinyl Reckoning: https://www.youtube.com/@vinylreckoning Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn9628 Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency L...2023-12-131h 14Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | To Purge or Not to Purge (Your Record Collection) and MORE!Join us for the latest edition of SURFACE NOISE where we tackle a question most record collectors inevitable face sooner or later: to purge or not to purge records from our collection(s). After the (not so) serious part, we have a great recipe for enchiladas, and then the FREESTYLE portion of the program. All this and MORE on this fine, fine presentation of SURFACE NOISE! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie   For more information on our guests: Northern Revolutions: https://www.youtube.c...2023-12-111h 02Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSpinz Vinyl | The Jason Elwood Show: 2024 Tone Poet Lineup PreviewFresh off the launch of his own podcast (link below), Jason Elwood (Spinz Vinyl) logs into Vinyl Community Podcasts to share his thoughts on the recently announced 2024 Tone Poet list. We are excited to share some of his programming here for you today!  From the man himself: Not every Tone Poet coming in 2024 is must-have, so I’m giving you my honest review and grade of each and every one. Which am I picking up and which am I avoiding? Click ahead to try this spin on for size!   For more info...2023-12-0727 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Making + Collecting Music on Vinyl: Talking with Mark Anthony K of Projekt GemineyeGrab your guitar cases, Buddies! We have a bonafide musician on the pod today. For this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, we chat with Mark Anthony K of Projekt Gemineye. The only thing matched by his love of music (and collecting it) is making his own music via his band Projekt Gemineye. We talk about the origins of the project, and how he finds the inspiration to create new music. His output is quite prolific, as evidenced by a glance at his Bandcamp page. Why is it important his music is made on vinyl? Who creates the splendid...2023-12-0656 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Keeping Music in The GrooveFor this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, David Bianco of Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion shares a primer in how to optimize your listening experience on vinyl. Fresh off his recent publication in the latest issue of Record Collector News, David outlines four key investments for optimizing your gear and making your vinyl listening experience better than ever! And just in time for Christmas... Fasten those seatbelts and ease your tray tables back for this latest AUDIO EXCURSION here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on host David Bianco: h...2023-12-0418 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Behind the Music: Cicely Balston of AIR StudiosNew treat for you Buddies on this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts. On our 100th episode of VCP, we feature a conversation taking us behind the music: specifically, I'm speaking with Cicely Balston of AIR Studios in London. Earlier this year Cicely was awarded the 2023 Music Producer's Guild "Mastering Engineer of The Year" honor - and for good reason! With over a decade in the field, she began to develop her trade back in 2013 at Gearbox Records, an all-analog shop known for cutting on a vintage Skully lathe. She moved on to AIR Studios in 2016, with a detour...2023-11-2944 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #9: Notable Finds from California! (Amoeba, Rhino and Permanent)Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the ninth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some notable pickups from my recent travels to the West Coast!   For more information on The Record Spinner (Dylan): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner https://www.facebook.com/TheRecordSpinner https://www.twitter.com/R...2023-11-2722 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | The Future of Vinyl Collecting? Learning About Vintage Media Grading (VMG)Something different for you with this one, Buddies. For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by Chad and Drew from Vintage Media Grading (VMG). The guys were kind enough to inform and share what their business is about: namely, introducing a new way to collect vinyl into the marketplace. Taking cues from other collectible spaces like sports cards, comic books, etc., VMG offers third party grading services on vinyl records, including "slabbing", which is commonplace in those aforementioned hobbies. As VMG has been gaining awareness in the hobby, there's some natural questions that come from this...2023-11-2251 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | FREESTYLE (The Long and Ever Winding Road)Buddies! Kicking off this holiday week in the US with the latest presentation on the pod: the FREESTYLE portion following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE. Joined by a few surprise guests (Mazzy, George Borden), our panelists tackle more topics not for the faint of heart, the timid of time, and basically lots of potty mouths (sprinkled in with some fun). What did we talk about? Find out by listening to his latest B-side of the SURFACE NOISE - FREESTYLE EDITION!   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/  2023-11-201h 59Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums | Our Top 5 Favorite Analogue Productions’ Prestige TitlesWelcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest installment on Vinyl Community Podcasts, please join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite titles from Analogue Productions’ Prestige series.    For more information on The Jazz Bums: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums IG: https://www.instagram.com/jazzbums Discord: https://discord.com/invite/yy4n2x8UnZ   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/   2023-11-1548 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Here Comes the Holidaze (and Deals)?Buddies, it's about to get hectic up in here! For this production of SURFACE NOISE, the panel and I will discuss the looming holiday season of DEALS for vinyl, what bands or artists we think those on the fence or not familiar better check out sooner than later, and we share what makes a good livestream (like we have any idea). All this and more, on the latest SURFACE NOISE!   For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):  ...2023-11-1357 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | It’s All About the Stampers: A Talk with Elise & Martin from Stamper DiscsWelcome back to another feature on Vinyl Community Podcasts courtesy of Nadine (Souldisco). For this presentation she is joined by Elise & Martin from Stamper Discs. What is a stamper? What role does it play in the manufacturing process of creating our beloved vinyl records? Answers to these questions and MORE on this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on Nadine (Souldisco): https://www.youtube.com/@Souldisco   For more information on Stamper Discs: https://www.youtube.com/@stamperdiscs https://www.stamperdiscs.com/ ...2023-11-0858 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | FREESTYLE Edition!As the saying goes - you get what you pay for (the legal team made us say that). For this "Freestyle" from our latest episode of SURFACE NOISE, we tackled the bogus Rolling Stone top 250 guitarist list, and might have unearthed some naughty history on the father of rock n roll (seriously). For these musings and more, click ahead here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/   2023-11-0658 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Patrick (pbthal)Rip you very much, Buddies! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by a great resource in the VC, and that is Patrick aka pbthal. More recently known as The Vinyl Archivist, Patrick is a fixture in the community, running multiple livestreams each week on his channel. We jump into learning about his start on YouTube, within the Vinyl Community, and the beginnings of his record collection. Additionally, Patrick is well known in and outside the community for his process in finding, ripping, and storing the best sounding recordings on vinyl. What started at the end...2023-11-0157 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #8: Halloween Albums, Bootlegs & More!Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the eighth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some Halloween themed albums, bootlegs and more!   For more information on Dylan (The Record Spinner): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/ ...2023-10-3121 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | More Discogs Mess + Halloween VinylLock your doors and get the big candy bars ready, this latest edition of SURFACE NOISE talks about the continuing trials & tribulations of Discogs, why isn't there a worthy direct competitor, and is there good Halloween-specific vinyl out there? That, and maybe we discuss why Ringo Starr has never eaten pizza (FACT). For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie   For more information on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more information on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://ww...2023-10-3059 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The (Audiophile) Record Collector: Steve WestmanSharpen the skates, Buddies! For this latest episode on Vinyl Community Podcasts and my series "Mind of The Record Collector", I'm joined by Steve Westman. Steve runs a terrific channel on YouTube, complete with regular content and interviews with a litany of guests in the Vinyl Community. You'll regularly find Steve and his guests discussing the topics of the day in the record collecting hobby, as well as sharing information and tactics for procuring the latest new releases. Before YouTube, Steve went about sharing his passion for music and record collecting during the pandemic on several Facebook groups specific...2023-10-2550 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #7: Mid 2000s Power Pop, Pink Floyd Solo Albums, Rocktober & Psych!Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the seventh episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some mid 2000s power pop, solo albums by members of Pink Floyd, some releases from Rhino's Roctober, and a dosage of modern psych!   For more information on The Record Spinner (Dylan): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner 2023-10-2320 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsNorthern Revolutions | Tale of Two Record CollectorsIn this latest installment of the Vinyl Community Podcasts, our host Rob of the YouTube channel Northern Revolutions chats with Jason Arsenault.  Jason has been long time viewer and comment contributor of VC videos and has recently jumped in the pool and started making his own YouTube vinyl content.     Jason and Rob have vastly different experiences in the vinyl record collecting world.  While both are in their 40's, Rob has been a record collector since his teenage days in the 90's, whereas Jason is a relative newcomer catching the vinyl bug during the pandemic.  As a result the have had quite...2023-10-1848 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Mazzy Has Taken No Prisoners + Record Store Day Black Friday List + Return of VHS(?) + FreestyleWarning - mayhem ensues..... Putting the train back on the tracks to our regular time slot, this episode of SURFACE NOISE tackles our thoughts on the RSDBF 2023 list and a probing question of late - is a real VHS comeback upon us? Our presentation shifts course hard left when we get a correspondent in NYC by way of Seattle to report on the beginnings of the Vinyl Community WFMU Record Fair meetup. The pile on continues when Patrick (pbthal) and Harry (Harry's Music Room) and even Wyoming Dave join us during the freestyle portion of the show.2023-10-161h 54Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Austin Record Show Recap + Full FreestyleAs promised, the gang is back together (most of us) to recap our experiences, thoughts, and pickups from the recent Austin Record Convention. Joined by Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, David Bianco, and Louie Golden, we discuss our Austin experience and talk about meeting each other in "real life". Fellow Austin attendees Harry and Eddie P. drop by to add more insight into this rowdy get together. An added bonus, we're including our "freestyle" portion of this broadcast where topics go awry, such as Jose's surprising love of Domino's Pizza and our severe dislike of "flip to tip" service...2023-10-112h 05Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #6: Birthday Wax - VCLT, Analogue Productions and Imports!Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the sixth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some acquisitions I recently received for my 26th birthday. Let's gooooooo!   For more information on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vi...2023-10-0916 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: The Waxed(!)Seat belts are recommended for this one, Buddies! In a new 'sode likely to get people talking, I sat down with The Waxed (Rob) to learn more on his background on YouTube, his experiences in record collecting, and how sometimes the merger of the two has led to spirited reactions from folks all over the Vinyl Community. We also touch on his involvement with the Rachel's Ghost daily livestream, where he finds the most reward in record collecting, and a few jokes along the way (you can decide if they are good or bad). Now, settle in to this...2023-10-0455 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mini-Pod: Austin Record Convention 2023 ThoughtsGuess who is jet laggin', Buddies? Join me for a quick mini-pod sharing my experience over the weekend at the Fall 2023 Austin Record Convention. Why Austin? Why this convention? And what was different this time around than previous journeys to this record collecting bonanza? Answers to all that and more in this pint-size 'sode here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/   For more information the...2023-10-0233 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Collecting Music Across Formats: Monie MuseSet your lasers to FUN, Buddies! This latest 'sode is a conversation with a YouTube channel + creator that recently hit my radar in the past few months (silly algorithms), although she's been doing it for much longer than that.  Monie Muse (Monica) has a passion for the music collects, and collects it across multiple formats besides vinyl (CD's, hello). We talk about her experience on YouTube, and what it's like to be a woman in a space often crowded by very opinionated men. From there we touch on how she sources the pieces she collects, what music fills her c...2023-09-2739 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsNorthern Revolutions | Grace Potter: The Journey to ”Mother Road”Hello again everybody! For this latest installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts, host Rob of Northern Revolutions is joined by Concert Buddie (Chance) to discuss their shared affinity for the talented singer/songwriter Grace Potter. Both have been fans of her work for over a decade, and share similar paths to learning about her and following her musical journey since. Grace began her music career some time ago, most notably in the band bearing her name - Grace Potter and The Nocturnals - starting around 2005. This was the starting point for our hosts, with both discovering her music right around...2023-09-2550 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Where I Buy Records OnlineGot a little pod-clusive for you Buddies! This latest 'sode has me spilling the grapes on where I find and buy records online - best of the best - many of which have done me very, very well over the years. Even throw in a couple of new options I've recently checked out. I highly recommend giving them a look to help fill in the gaps of your own record collections!   Sites/shops mentioned: https://www.plaidroomrecords.com/ https://www.theingroove.com/ https://hivoltagerecords.com/ https://www.d...2023-09-2032 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | The Atlantic 75 + Acoustic Sounds AnnouncementBuddies, what a time to be a record collector! There was big news coming out of Salina, KS this week as Acoustic Sounds announced their collaboration with Atlantic for the Atlantic 75 Audiophile project. Joined this show by David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Jose Moreno Rahn, newcomer Jason (Spinz Vinyl) and late to the party Jason Roxas, we share our thoughts on the announcement, expectations for the releases, speculation on titles not yet announced, and test our resolve on which titles we'll pick up. Hear these thoughts and more on this latest episode of Surface Noise, a Vinyl...2023-09-1858 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Build or Improve your Audio System Without Going Broke!Settle those seats back, tray tables deployed, and join host David Bianco for another Audio Excursion! David has been buying audio equipment of varying degrees since 1971, and this broadcast shares valuable information on building a great sounding system - for less! Don't think building a great audio system has to be super expensive. Don't rely just on reviews or other people promoting a product, especially if they have a stake in the sale of the product "To thine own self be true" - Know what you like in terms of sound. Know what your environment is like to provide...2023-09-1322 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums | Mike Esposito: Owner of The ‘In’ GrooveWelcome back fellow Jazz Bums! Please join us as we sit down with Mike Esposito, the owner of The ‘In’ Groove record store and primary distributor of Cohearent Records, as we discuss his journey in the vinyl industry, his experiences as a record store owner, and his passion for vinyl records.   For more on the Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums   For more on Mike Esposito/The 'In' Groove:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheInGroove https://www.theingroove.com/   For more on Vinyl...2023-09-111h 34Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Can There Be UNITY in the Vinyl CommUNITY?Digging deeper on this one, Buddies. I'm joined by a fellow content creator on YouTube in the Vinyl Community, Steve (Vinyl Chef Steve). On his channel he recently dropped a video called "Keeping The UNITY in The Vinyl CommUNITY" (yes, I totally ripped off his use of capitalization for effect). Several of the thoughts and sentiments he expressed in that video were ones I've shared and thought long about, so when I heard him speak many of those shared thoughts and opinions aloud, I had to reach out and expand the conversation. We hit on many pieces within his...2023-09-0658 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | The Moving Trucks are HereB-b-b-back with another jam packed 'sode of SURFACE NOISE! Joined for this presentation by David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Jason Roxas, we are touching on the topic of moving - specifically the hustle and bustle required to move our records. Can it be done efficiently? What kind of boxes do you use? Does the process of moving large collections make us think about selling off our collections and joining a cult? This and MORE, only on SURFACE NOISE!   For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.c...2023-09-0456 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Kiss Roundtable #2 - Masked or Unmasked...That is the Question!You wanted the best, you got us (again) Buddies! I'm back in the pilot's seat learning about the biggest band in the world, flanked by some of the deepest fans with the best information about the band in our Vinyl Community. Once again Dylan (The Record Spinner) and Felipe (Jazz Bum Felipe) return, joined also by co-host of the KISS FAQ Podcast, Mark Anthony K (Projekt Gemineye) as we toss around the question: which era of KISS was best - the masked or unmasked eras? No blood or fire was spit in this discussion, but some serious KISS-torians educated...2023-09-0151 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Podcasts Unite! A Chat with ”Two Guys Talking About Records”Ready for a good time, Buddies? After much debating, negotiating, and conversating, I'm joined by the great guys over at the podcast "Two Guys Talking About Records" - Jim Gleason and Steve Carlson - to talk about their collecting backgrounds, how they met, and (more importantly) what on earth possessed them to start a podcast (looks in mirror). Kidding aside, Jim (owner of Radio Wasteland Records in Midland, MI) and Steve Carlson ("The Mayor" of The Vinyl Community) have one of the best vinyl-related podcasts going, and it was fun to hear all about it! We even feature a...2023-08-3045 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #5: Notable Pickups from New Orleans, Nashville & Chicago!The Record Spinner | Current Rotations #5: Notable Pickups from New Orleans, Nashville & Chicago! Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the fifth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some of my notable pickups during my travels to New Orleans, Nashville and Chicago.   For more information on The Record Spinner (Dylan): https://w...2023-08-2820 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | Do You Really Need to Clean Your Records? A Deep Dive Into Best PracticesThanks again for joining us on the dance floor! Today's show is dedicated to record cleaning. Cleaning your records, especially vinyl records, is an important aspect of maintaining their sound quality and longevity. From improved sound quality, optimal playback, longevity of your needle, stylus, and the records themselves - the list of reasons is endless. For this discussion we are joined by DeadQuietVinyl (Paul) and Steve from Perfect Vinyl Forever, a professional vinyl record cleaning company, to discuss various record cleaning solutions, brushes, and machines available specifically designed for this purpose. If you're unsure about how to c...2023-08-231h 55Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Influencers, FOMO, and Duplicate CopiesWelcome back to another edition of the livestream without a point. Joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, and newcomer Dave (My Own Devices Audio Channel), this presentation features a conversation on the record collecting hobby and the pull of influencers, FOMO, and duplicate copies into our search for the black gold. Tune in, tune out, just tune....   For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie   For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency ...2023-08-2159 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Talking on Sugarman - Reflecting on Sixto RodriguezWelcome back, Buddies! On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by Rob (Northern Revolutions) to share our thoughts on the incredible story of Sixto Diaz Rodriguez - recording artist, father, and subject of the 2013 Academy Award Winning Documentary "Searching For Sugarman". Mr. Rodriguez passed away recently at the age of 81, leaving behind incredible music and a story even the best writers in Hollywood could not emulate. The film suggests that Rodriguez was lost to obscurity (in the music industry) - especially in his own country - only to shockingly learn about about a devoted following in South...2023-08-1439 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Unveiling Steely Dan: Engineer Roger Nichols’ Daughter Shares Inside Scoops (Part One)Hello and welcome to another Audio Excursion! Roger Nichols was educated in Nuclear Physics and worked as an operator at a Nuclear Plant in California with the acronym SONGS. Ironically after just a few years in that industry, he threw it all away to learn how to become a Recording Engineer. He became the recording engineer for Steely Dan by luck as they wanted to record some material for Gary Katz of ABC Records, but the only engineer around was Roger Nichols. And the rest, as they say, is history. A tight knit group of professional musicians...2023-08-0934 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Coupon CodezBack in action, Buddies! This turn around the turntable features panelists Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Jason Roxas, and special guest star Brandon (Mrhoffame) as we discuss: (1) is there a record collecting "offseason" like in professional sports, and (2) is there a genre that you've completed to your satisfaction and not actively looking to add more to your collection? Plus, don't forget to use promo codes 'VCP10' or 'CONCERTBUDDIE' to save 10% on your puchase ANY TIME at Vinyl Storage Solutions!    For more information on show partner Vinyl Storage Solutions: https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca/ For mo...2023-08-0753 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums | Kevin Gray: The Man Behind the MusicWelcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest contribution to Vinyl Community Podcasts, please join us in conversation with Kevin Gray, renowned mastering engineer. We dive into his career and get a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming release with Anthony Wilson on Cohearent Records.   For more information on Kevin and Cohearant:  https://www.cohearent.com/   For more information on hosts Jazz Bums: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums Discord: https://discord.gg/sVKPEV7Bbx Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jazzbums Instagram: htt...2023-08-021h 13Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Mixing vs Mastering + Grading of RecordsWelcome back for another Audio Excursion! In this latest episode, host David Bianco shares an overview of key facets of the recording process for vinyl and other forms of recorded music. What makes an album sound good? Does it always have to be from tape? How important is the mastering or mixing of the record? Plus David shares thoughts on overall record grading in the hobby. Thanks for joining us for this latest episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts!   For more information on host David Bianco - Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion: https://www.y...2023-07-3126 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Overrated, Underrated, and Properly RatedBuddies! Another barn burner coming at you here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! From our most recent SURFACE NOISE livestream, I'm joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frenquency), Jason Roxas, and Jose Moreno Rahn to share musicians, bands, or artists we feel are overrated, underrated, or properly rated. Full credit to the Podfather himself, Bill Simmons, for one of his longstanding concepts. You know the saying: talent borrows, genius steals! You might be surprised, angry, and shake your fist to the proverbial sky as your hear our selections. It's all in good fun Buddies! As always, thank your for listening to our...2023-07-2659 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Frank Landry (Channel 33 RPM)Aloha Buddies! For this latest chat on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we continue my series MIND OF THE RECORD COLLECTOR with Frank Landry from Channel 33 RPM. Frank has been creating Vinyl Community videos since 2014, and has recently hit some creative milestones in 50k subs (61k as of this broadcast) and 500 videos on the channel. Frank posts two videos a week focusing on much more than vinyl: it's the music more than the format, and he brings his viewers into the conversation with regular mailbags, crowdsourced pictures and videos of their record spaces, and much more! This was a fun chat...2023-07-2450 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums | Zev Feldman: The Jazz DetectiveWelcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest jam on Vinyl Community Podcasts, please join us for a conversation with renowned record producer Zev Feldman. We dive into his 25-year career, from uncovering lost jazz treasures to co-producing celebrated archival releases.    For more information on the Jazz Detective imprint: https://www.deepdigsmusic.com/ https://www.deepdigsmusic.com/about-1   For more information on hosts The Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums   Join us over on the Jazz Bums Discord: http...2023-07-191h 19Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Talking Vinyl Storage Solutions (VSS) with Jaremy EdigerSuit up, Buddies! In this latest 'sode to Vinyl Community Podcasts, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jaremy Ediger from Vinyl Storage Solutions. VSS is my go-to place for all of my outer sleeves I use to store my record collection. If the name sounds familiar it should - Vinyl Storage Solutions founder Mike first premiered the early product offerings on the YouTube Channel 33 RPM (with Frank Landry) over 3 years ago. Since then, the product offerings at VSS had expanded ten-fold, and have anything and everything you could need to properly protect every part of your vinyl record...2023-07-1731 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Talking More Record Collecting (Again)Let's climb those steps, Buddies! This 'sode is from our recent SURFACE NOISE livestream talking with regulars David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency), and some newcomers in the form of the lethal weapon - Felipe of Jazz Bums fame - the venerable Wyoming Dave, and good friend of the program Novisnick from the great state of Louisiana. We lead the show talking about the Speakers Corner snafu (are they closing...are they still open) before delving into our two central questions for the show: (1) What should every record collector know AND (2) What should every record collector...2023-07-1252 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | The Youngest Members of The Vinyl Community (TYMOTVC) Trip #3 AnnouncementWelcome back, Buddies! Appreciate you joining us for this special presentation on Vinyl Community Podcasts. For this episode I am joined by The Youngest Members of The Vinyl Community (TYMOTVC), and we learn where they will be heading to for their third annual meetup. But first, who are The Youngest Members of The Vinyl Community? We learn more about this group of friends from members Emma (Eight Vinyl Low), Marichen (Marichen's Music), and Dylan (The Record Spinner) who share the origins of this collective, and how a shared love of music and kindred appreciation of the vinyl format not...2023-07-1057 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | Let’s Talk Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) with Paul Bass, Pieces of Vinyl, & Michael 45Welcome back to this latest installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts! On this trip around the turntable, Souldisco (Nadine) hosts a fun and insightful conversation about Vinyl Me, Please - the U.S. subscription vinyl service and independent record label. Founded in 2013 by Cameron Schaefer, VMP was initially established as a record of the month club, offering curated vinyl selections delivered straight to the doorsteps of it's members. Since then, it has evolved into a comprehensive music platform, encompassing record releases, online content, and an active community of music lovers. Vinyl Me, Please has carved out a niche...2023-07-051h 10Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #4: New Releases, Compilations and ThrowbacksVinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the fourth episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing some new releases, compilations and throwbacks.   For more information on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/   2023-07-0325 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Show With No Name (Yet) - These Guys Again?Oh. Hey. This show has everything! Furbies, screaming babies in Mozart wigs, sunburned drifters, puppets in disguise, a Teddy Ruxpin wearing mascara, clones, freaks, sneezing, a Russian man on a prepaid cell phone...oh, who are we kidding. Host Louie Golden brings his weekly livestream back to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts with guest Rocco (Pieces of Vinyl) fresh off a power outage during the show, and returning panelists Vance (zeppearl) and Chance (Concert Buddie) - not a WWE tag team (anymore?) - to discuss VC channels they recommend as learning instruments in vinyl collecting, another recent instance...2023-06-2859 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Listening Party (Terra Firma)Welcome back my friends to the show that sometimes ends. Trying something new this week for SURFACE NOISE. Fresh off the heels of listening to the new album from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves - TERRA FIRMA - our team share some thoughts, observations, and other insights into this album, as well as plays some choice cuts from the 14 song, independent double LP release from this collective. With 3/4 of the panel new to this artist and his music, it was a fun way to get fresh perspective on this fresh release, and we hope you take time following the...2023-06-2652 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Surface Noise: Listening Party (Terra Firma)Welcome back my friends to the show that sometimes ends. Trying something new this week for SURFACE NOISE. Fresh off the heels of listening to the new album from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves - TERRA FIRMA - our team shares some thoughts, observations, and other insights into this album, as well as plays some choice cuts from the 14 song, independent double LP release from this collective. With 3/4 of the panel new to this artist and his music, it was a fun way to get fresh perspective on this fresh release, and we hope you take time following the...2023-06-2652 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Show With No Name (Yet) - Latest & GreatestOh, hey. Welcome back! On this latest 'sode of The Show With No Name (Yet), Louie welcomes back Brandon (PunkRockShowOff), Vance, (zeppearl), and Chance (Concert Buddie) to discuss their past week in the wild world of record collecting. The guys hit on the following: Mail bag - What's new in your collection (mail, local shop, etc.) What are you mad about today? (vinyl related anything that grinds your gears).   How did Brandon and Vance enjoy their respective experiences seeing FEAR on back to back nights, in back to back cities? All that and more, just a click aw...2023-06-2158 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Jim Kaplan - Founder of Record Collector NewsGreetings Buddies! For this latest one-on-one on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I'm joined by Jim Kaplan - the founder, publisher, distributor, editor, deliverer (if that's a word) of Record Collector News. RCN has been in print since 2008 just celebrating it's 15th year in existence. Published 6x each year, RCN showcases articles, op-eds, and additional content on the hobby from a vast array of contributors, including some in the Vinyl Community from YouTube. Not only a great source of information, RCN has given many folks (myself included - full disclosure) an open invitation to write for the paper sharing distinct points-of-view...2023-06-1954 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Records, Music, and Terra Firma: A Conversation with Nick PerriBuddies! Excited, pumped, stoked...I haven't been able to find the right words to express how thrilled I am to share this conversation with you! Dropping today, June 16th, TERRA FIRMA is the new double LP album (yes, double) from Nick Perri & The Underground Thieves. This is the 2nd album for this collective, and I was fortunate to spend some time talking to Nick about the new album, his fascinating career in the music industry (imagine opening for the likes of Van Halen, Aerosmith, and Motley Crue during the beginnings of your career - fresh into your 20's!), and...2023-06-161h 07Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums | The Jazz Bums Metalhead ChallengeThe Jazz Bums are back! This episode finds the Bums fielding a unique question from fellow Vinyl Community member Malea: what jazz records exist that a self-described metalhead could really sink their teeth into? Challenge accepted! The guys share their own metalhead recommendations showcasing five jazz albums each. How did they do? Want to join in this conversation? Check out the tag #JazzForMetalheads on YouTube for more!    For more information on Jazz Bums: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums   For more information on Malea: https://www.youtube.com/@mal...2023-06-1452 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsBonus: The Show With No Name (Yet)We've got a new program taking shape here on Vinyl Community Podcasts, with Louie Golden running point, Brandon (PunkRockShowoff), Vance (Zeppearl), and Concert Buddie rounding out the dais. Topics discussed on this maiden-ish voyage include: Mail bag - What came in the mail this week? What are you mad about today? (vinyl related anything that grinds your gears).   What are you looking forward to, music wise? Shows, releases, anything keeping you going.    For the full video extravaganza, check out Louie Golden: https://www.youtube.com/@louiegolden For more information on Brandon (Punk...2023-06-131h 02Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Advice Party...Best Collecting Advice - Taken, Given, and Time TravelAgainst the advice of our legal team, we are back with another episode of Surface Noise. For this 'sode, Concert Buddie is joined by the usual cast of characters including Jason Roxas, Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency), David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) and Jose Moreno Rahn. We deep dive into advice: namely, what is the best pieces of advice (1) you've received from someone else during your collecting (mis)adventures, (2) the best piece of advice you've shared yourself with someone else, (3) if you had one piece of advice to share immediately with someone new to collecting vinyl records, what would that...2023-06-1248 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Rocco Richardson (Pieces of Vinyl)Great to be back, Buddies! Thanks for tuning in to this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts and the series "Mind of The Record Collector". For this latest trip around the turntable I'm joined by fellow record collector Rocco Richardson, host of the YouTube Channel "Pieces of Vinyl". Rocco has done an OUTSTANDING job of launching his channel and providing his audience with not only terrific vinyl news, tips, and music variety, but his production value is second to none - arguably the best out there. Though this conversation I learned there is a distinct reason behind that, and...2023-06-0757 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsNorthern Revolutions | Gordon Lightfoot: An Artist For All Time(s)Greetings again from the Great White North! On this latest 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Rob from Northern Revolutions is joined by Chris Propfe Musically Obsessed and Brian from Embryonic Robot to discuss the recent passing of legendary singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.  Rob & Brian being fellow Canadians like Gordon, reflect on the musician's cultural and musical significance in Canada while Chris offers his perspective on Gordon's legacy in the US and the world at large.  The panel also share their earliest memories of Lightfoot's music and offer some "gateway" record suggestions for those looking to explore the rich catalogue th...2023-06-0538 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | Saving the Music: Interview with Dan Johnson - Audio Engineer + ArchivistNadine (Souldisco) is back with another great interview here on Vinyl Community Podcasts. This time she is speaking with Dan Johnson, owner of Audio Archiving Services. Affectionately known as “The Muffin Man” according to Michael Jackson (more on that), this Maryland native has over 20 years of experience as an audio engineer, having worked for legendary Los Angeles recording studios such as Ocean Way/United Recording, Capitol Records, and Record One. For almost a decade he has exclusively focused on tape-based audio archiving, and in the process become one of the foremost experts in audio archiving, including a stint as a fe...2023-05-3140 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Still Looking for a One Night (Mic) StandHere we go again, Buddies! On this latest rendition of Surface Noise, I'm joined by David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), Jason Roxas, and Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency) plus a new voice to the dais (but an old friend of mine) Tavis from Vinyl Talk with Tavis to discuss the unfortunate news of Tina Turner's passing - our memories and remembrances of the Queen of Rock - and then dig into the recent news of Rhino launching their own "premium" selection of audiophile-grade vinyl offerings with The Cars self-titled debut from 1978 and John Coltrane's "Coltrane's Sound" from 1964. The panel...2023-05-291h 00Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | KISS Roundtable #1: A VINYL COMMUNITY PODCASTS EXCLUSIVEMemorial Day Weekend Special Presentation!!! You wanted the best? You got the....us, Buddies! In an exclusive chat only found on Vinyl Community Podcasts, I have enlisted some of the biggest and best KISS fans I know in the Vinyl Community to educate, inform, and inspire me to better understand KISS fandom. As part of the current "final tour", I recently purchased tickets to my first KISS concert in a few months, and so it felt like the right time to understand the multi-faceted parts of being a fan of one of the biggest bands of all-time. On this...2023-05-2652 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | New School vs Old School: Record Collecting Across GenerationsWelcome in, Buddies! This 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts is a fun conversation I shared recently with Matt Dunn from the YouTube Channel Prime Analog Records and his daughter Bennett to discuss record collecting + music consumption in a "new school vs. old school" kind of way. Like most dads, Matt instilled his love of music early in Bennett's formative years, and we talk about why he felt it was important to share a diverse offering of musical styles + artists with her. Whereas Matt and myself were conditioned (#olds) to consume our music through physical media, Bennett is part of...2023-05-241h 00Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Scott Wilson (The Pressing Matters)Thanks for dropping in again, Buddies! Concert Buddie here with another terrific 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! I'm joined for this conversation with a fellow record collector in the Vinyl Community: Scott Wilson, host of the YouTube Channel "The Pressing Matters". Scott has done a great job of creating videos on a myriad of topics, most centered around his pursuit of great sounding records (simple enough, right?). This conversation will walk through Scott's origins with YouTube, and provide background into where his vinyl collecting journey has taken him over the years. With topics on a variety of genres, Scott's...2023-05-1752 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Interim Host + Musician TalkEver wake up hungover, Buddies? This episode of Surface Noise is kind of like that. Guest host Louie Golden is joined by regulars Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency), Jose Moreno Rahn, and Jason Roxas to answer a simple question: do record collectors feel any guilt by not listen to their growing collections on a regular basis? The answers may surprise you. Later, with 75% of the dais comprised of musicians, the topic of musician shaming (tastes, other musicians skill levels, etc) is brought up. Special thanks to Louie for pinch-hitting on this show, and for citing Jose for numerous red flags for...2023-05-151h 24Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community Guncles | Listening MethodsThe Vinyl Community Guncles (Robert, Richard, Craig, and Mike) have returned to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts! This episode finds them sharing their preferred listening methods of listening to music (and why). Are some albums ones listened to once, only to sit on a shelf? Multiple listens in the same session? Dedicated listening rooms to only focus on listening to the music? What about people that buy records and don't open them purely to collect them? Or the patented collectors who buy one to listen to and another to keep sealed? The guys touch on all these distinct...2023-05-1026 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #3: RSD Favorites (Eric Carr, Donnas, Ramones, Sparks & More!)Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the third episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing my favorite releases from this year's Record Store Day.   For More on The Record Spinner (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner   For More on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/ ...2023-05-0827 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Diary of a BeatlemaniacWelcome aboard! Host David Bianco from Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion brings a splendid conversation to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts speaking with Patricia Gallo-Stenman, author of the award-winning book "Diary of a Beatlemaniac". Pattie was a teenager when The Beatles swept in the British Invasion into America in 1964. Her immersion into all things Beatles and her desire to capture it all in her personal diary has now been opened for our reading (and listening) pleasure. We'll delve into the beginnings of her own relationship with the Fab Four, including sharing insights into her...2023-05-0350 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Record Store Day 2023 Recap + Den Bosch Q&A....and we're BAAAAACK! Aloha, Buddies! We've got another terrific edition of Surface Noise ready to share with you here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! We are joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Music Talk with John, David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), and world traveler and jet lagged record collector Jason Roxas to recap our collective RSD experiences (even for those that couldn't stand in the lines themselves), and then hear about some of Jason's experiences at Den Bosch, which bills itself as the largest record collector show in the world. Is that accurate? Was his trip a bonafide success? And...2023-05-011h 12Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | The Gospel Truth: A Vinyl Me, Please Boxset Discussion with Jared BoydWelcome back to another episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! This spin on the dance floor sees our friend Nadine c/o Souldisco return to our airwaves to share a splendid conversation with Jared "Jay B" Boyd on the recent boxset reissue effort from Vinyl Me, Please titled: "Truth Is Where It's At -- A Gospel Truth Collection". The Gospel Truth Label (aka Stax Records Gospel Label), was an imprint of the famous Stax Records label from Memphis, Tennessee. The Gospel Truth series debut in 1972 and produced over 20 albums until 1978, featuring some of the biggest names in Gospel...2023-04-2638 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Norman MaslovWhoa Buddies! Concert Buddie here. Are you in for a treat today here on another 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! Our guest today is known to many in the VC at large: Norman Maslov. Better known as Mazzy (remember, Mazzy Loves You), he's been a fixture in the community for many years, helping share many tales from a life learned and lived in music. From growing up in San Francisco during the late 60's - seeing the rise of some of the most famous bands in the world: The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane (and more) directly, in front of...2023-04-2454 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums | Miles on MoFi: Join Us as We Explore Miles Davis’ MoFi Reissues!The Jazz Bums (Chris, Mike, and Felipe) return to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts for a deep dive into the Miles Davis reissues from Mobile Fidelity. Finally back in a steady(ish) state of availability, popular opinion suggests these reissues are the best sounding versions from Miles' catalog available in print today (including the venerable Joe Harley of Blue Note). What say The Jazz Bums? Click ahead to find out!   The Jazz Bums can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums Video companion to this episode: https://w...2023-04-191h 08Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Greatest Hits Comps and Record Show StrategiesGreetings, Buddies! Our latest edition of "Surface Noise" has myself and our panelists (more info below) discussing bands or artists that surprisingly (or not) have never put out a greatest hits compilation (and maybe some that should). We then kick around strategies of record show glory in honor of Jason's upcoming trip to Den Bosch. Mayhem ensues. Get a sweet, sweet taste, by clicking ahead!   For more information on our guests: Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas2023-04-1757 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Collecting From The Inside: TONE ScottHola, Buddies! So glad you can join us for another Vinyl Community Podcasts chat with a wonderful guest: TONE Scott. You may be familiar with some of TONE's videos as a music collector on YouTube, but his lifelong passion has been cultivated while spending virtually his entire professional career working in the music industry. We touch on his YouTube experience, thoughts on the "Vinyl Community", a walk through the origins of his professional career, as well as discuss some of his latest projects, including as a contributing editor for GOLDMINE Magazine! I really enjoyed sharing this conversation with TONE...2023-04-1258 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsNorthern Revolutions | The Insane Cost of Record Collecting in CanadaIn this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Rob from Northern Revolutions chats with fellow Canadian Glen Kellaway (Glen Kellaway From the Basement on YouTube) about the INSANE pricing on vinyl in Canada these days.  The genesis of this discussion is the well publicized 30% price increase by the major Canadian record labels.  Rob and Glen elaborate on the myriad of other factors that make record collecting in Canada much more expensive than in the US including the additional costs we incur from Ebay & Discogs as well as the much smaller selection and lack of deals on Amazon and more. Learn ho...2023-04-1041 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Facts on Vinyl PressingsAll aboard! On this latest episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, David Bianco from Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion will carefully outline some important tenets of the current state of the vinyl pressing industry. As the need for more vinyl continues to grow, there is a pressing (pun intentional) desire for more capacity to produce higher volumes of new records. With several new players joining this vinyl arms race from the manufacturing side, how will these new pressing plants fare from a quality perspective? How do the longstanding manufacturers address their own quality challenges in their daily push to maximize...2023-04-0521 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSurface Noise | Talking Current Events and News in Record CollectingAloha Buddies! Thanks for joining us again here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! This episode features a conversation with Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, and Arnaldo (Fidelios Frequency) where we discussed a number of trending topics in record collecting inside the vinyl community: the recent Bob Marley reissue campaign from Tuff Gong and their (alleged) Jamaican pressing plant, the deluxe 50th Anniversary box set of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" - complete with the 1974 Wembley Empire Pool performance in London (also sold separately) - and the long rumored announcement from Vinyl Me Please of the Miles Davis: The...2023-04-0359 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #2: Classic Live Albums, All-Girl Groups, KISS Bootlegs & More!Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the second episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing classic live albums, all girl groups, KISS bootlegs and much more! For more info on The Record Spinner: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner For more info on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/  2023-03-2920 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsNorthern Revolutions | Vinyl Gambles: Wins and Losses in Vinyl Record CollectingHey Vinyl Community!  In this installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts, Rob from Northern Revolutions is joined by Concert Buddie to have a deeper discussion about some of their vinyl gambles experienced throughout their record collecting journeys.  Vinyl gambles could be those purchases we almost made but didn't for one reason or another and now maybe those decisions don't sit so well.  Or maybe the gambles were chances you took that paid off in a positive way.  The gamble discussion then digresses talking about the "miss out tax", plus sharing horror stories of ordering records through the mail, such as poor...2023-03-2747 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Record Spinner | Current Rotations #1: Third Man Artists, Punk, Ace Frehley & More!Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the premiere episode of a series I will be hosting exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing albums by Third Man Artists, some vintage/new punk, a solo offering from the OG KISS Spaceman Ace Frehley and much more!   For more info on The Record Spinner (on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner 2023-03-2030 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Mind of the Record Collector: The Record SpinnerBuddies! Thanks for coming by again! This video is a continuation of my series on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Mind of the Record Collector". This episode features The Record Spinner (Dylan) and an awesome conversation we shared touching on a lot of things: his experience(s) on YouTube, as a member of the YMOTVC (more on that later), collecting records during the current "vinyl resurgence", and working in a local record store (how cool is that??). Dylan is a fountain of music knowledge and passion, and you'll find that shine brightly here during this chat. As always, these conversations...2023-03-1557 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Waxed | Cookin’ With Jaws And The Queen Box Set Review with The Jazz Bums and Notes & Tones!On this episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts, The Waxed returns to share a conversation with Notes and Tones (Mike) and two Jazz Bums (Mike and Felipe) to discuss the recent release by Craft Recordings of "COOKIN' WITH JAWS AND THE QUEEN: THE LEGENDARY PRESTIGE COOKBOOK ALBUMS". This recently released 4LP set brings together the albums “Cookbook, Vol. 1,” “Cookbook, Vol. 2,” “Cookbook, Vol. 3,” & “Smokin’”, which he recorded with organist Shirley Scott. How does our guests feel this release turned out? And is Waxed producing yet another mastering of "Kind of Blue"? These questions and more will be answered by listening to this very episode o...2023-03-131h 07Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Livestream - Talkin’ Vinyl Regrets (or ”Ragrets”)Hey there Buddies! For this 'sode drop we share a livestream talking about Vinyl "Regrets" (or "Ragrets"....if you know, you know) from our respective collecting journeys: records we should have bought, trends we should have avoided, and more! We had the great fortune to be joined for this conversation by Rob at Northern Revolutions, Steve aka Harmless Rebel, and the International Sex Symbol of the Vinyl Community, the incomparable Vinyl Richie, to discuss this particular topic and a little dose of shenanigans. We trust you will be able to relate to some of these regrets we share in...2023-03-0952 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | More From a Business Insider: Record Pressing Manager Answers More of Your Questions!Second verse...same as the first! Back by popular demand on Vinyl Community Podcasts, Souldisco (aka Nadine) returns to share her follow up conversation with Andreas Kohl, a longtime music industry professional (for background on Andreas, please feel free to revisit the previous conversation from the link below). For this episode, a handful of crowd-sourced topics were discussed, including: Do picture discs really sound worse than standard vinyl, and why? How to define what an "audiophile" means from his vantage point in the industry. Do record-flattening machines help or hurt the grooves of our vinyl? A...2023-03-061h 35Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Collecting From The Inside: Record Collecting and Working Inside The Music IndustryHere we go again, Buddies! My latest conversation on the Vinyl Community Podcasts feed is a great chat with Arnaldo over at the Fidelios_Frequency YouTube Channel. If you didn't know, Arnaldo works in the music industry, and we cover that and how that aligns with his record collecting journey. More so, we talk about working with passion - working in an industry, a specific job, or a specific cause you are passionate about - a topic we can both relate to. We wrap things up with the coveted #lightninground of rapid fire questions for the contemporary record collector...2023-03-0158 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | YouTube: First Year ReflectionsHope we didn't keep you waiting! Welcome again to the Safe and Sound Texas Audio Excursion! On this episode, David Bianco reflects back on a life spent listening to and collecting vinyl, and on the past year - his first on YouTube as a member of the greater Vinyl Community. What a time to have started his channel! From MoFi-Gate, to unwelcomed quality control matters, to continued explosive growth in the hobby, there's never been a better time to collect the vinyl format and to engage with others doing the same; be it on YouTube, social media, or even...2023-02-2735 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSafe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | G.I. Sanders: Owner + Operator of NTX VinylWelcome again to the Safe and Sound Texas Audio Excursion here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! This episode is a memorable conversation host David Bianco shared with G.I. Sanders - owner and operator of NTX Vinyl. G.I. has developed a unique and distinct business model of selling vinyl across multiple locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex (Texas) area. A dedicated collector himself, G.I. has worked tirelessly not only operating his vinyl locations, but in branding NTX Vinyl by leveraging social media and YouTube to grow his reach and business to a continued small business success. Combining...2023-02-221h 08Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Record Store 2023 List: First, First Impressions! (Not a typo)Waddup, Buddies! The Record Store Day list is here! What you are about to listen to is a lighthearted, fun conversation I had with some folks in the Vinyl Community sharing our thoughts on the recently dropped Record Store Day (RSD) list of offerings for 2023. The annual holiday for record lovers and indie stores alike is coming soon on Saturday, April 2023, and there are some tasty, tasty treats waiting at the local shops this year. In this 'sode you'll hear from our friends over at Vinyl Reckoning (Matt & Stacey), The Record Spinner (Dylan), and the self-anointed "RSD Hater" Jason...2023-02-201h 01Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsConcert Buddie | Internet Trolls: What Gives? | A Conversation with Robert FithenHey Buddies! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robert Fithen, a fellow member of the Vinyl Community, first to discuss his livelong passion for music, but then we dive into our experiences with internet trolls; namely, since we started doing YouTube videos in the VC. Robert also has some firsthand research from his broadcast + radio background into what makes a troll, well, troll. Robert is one of the best in the VC, and I hope this conversation is relatable to any content creator or anyone with a social media presence. Spoiler alert: trolls are gonna troll, and...2023-02-1550 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsThe Waxed | Interview with Enigmatic Jazz Artist Garrett Saracho and his Lost Jazz Album ‘En Medio’This special presentation to Vinyl Community Podcasts is thanks to The Waxed (VC) and his terrific conversation with musician Garrett Saracho. What started with a comment on The Waxed's instagram page from Saracho's manager ultimately led to a direct meeting and chat with the artist himself. Fresh off the universally lauded reception to the RSD reissue of his lost jazz album "En Medio", this conversation details the artist talking about his career, this particular recording, and even another release that recently came out on vinyl: Jazz is Dead #15. These recordings are available at streaming services near you, and the...2023-02-1343 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsSouldisco | Ask a Business Insider: Record Pressing Manager Answers AllFor her introductory show on Vinyl Community Podcasts, Souldisco (aka Nadine) is here to share her recent conversation with Andreas Kohl, a longtime music industry professional. He began his career in the music industry in the 1990's booking underground shows and operating fanzines before graduating to a full time music journalist for VISIONS magazine. From there Andreas soon started his own label (Exile on Mainstream) - still in operation today - before additional stops on his musical journey: first at Optimal Media on the production side, then joining vinyl broker Keyproduction expanding relationships with multiple pressing plants. With a...2023-02-101h 41Vinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community Guncles | Why We Collect VinylThe Vinyl Community Guncles (Robert, Richard, Craig, and Mike) discuss why they prefer vinyl records and the various reasons for the journey of starting with records, then tapes, followed by cd's and files, then right back to records.   The Vinyl Community Guncles channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vinylcommunityguncles4986   The Guncles are: Robert Fithen: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertFithen Mike/Hub Tunes: https://www.youtube.com/@hubtunes9607 Craig's Vinyl Plethora: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigsVinylPlethora ...2023-02-0820 minVinyl Community PodcastsVinyl Community PodcastsJazz Bums Break Down the Acoustic Sounds Series 2023 List!Acoustic Sounds announced the new titles in their Verve Acoustic Sound Series and we take a look at them with special guest Notes and Tones (Mike).   Full List: https://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=results&label=acoustic+sounds+series&status=preorder&OrderBy=score+desc   Jazz Bums YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums   More information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: www.vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   2023-02-0637 min