The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Author: The Vinyl Guide Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when two people who are deeply passionate about music get together, surrounded by shelves of records. The Vinyl Guide-Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds captures that feeling perfectly. Hosted by Nate, a dedicated collector and enthusiast, this podcast feels less like a formal interview and more like you're overhearing a great chat in the back of a record store. The discussions naturally weave through artists' creative processes, the stories behind iconic albums, and the tangible magic of the format itself. You'll hear from musicians, producers, and other insiders who live and breathe vinyl, offering perspectives that go far beyond the liner notes. But it's not just about the artists; it's for the collectors, too. Episodes often delve into the practical, nerdy details that make this hobby so compelling-like distinguishing between a common pressing and a rare, valuable find, or learning how to properly care for your collection so it lasts for decades. It’s that blend of artistic insight and collector-focused knowledge that gives this podcast its unique character. Whether you're a seasoned cratedigger or just appreciate the warmth of an analog recording, these conversations offer a rich, human connection to the music you love, all centered around the grooves of a vinyl record.
Episodes
Ep517: Preserving the Westbound Sound [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:13
Mastering Engineer Dave Gardner & Audio Archivist Catherine Vericolli discuss the preservation of the Westbound Records audio catalogue, including the masters of legendary recordings by Funkadelic, The Counts, Ohio Playe…
Ep516: Punk Cinema with Kevin Smith & Josh Roush [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:26
Kevin Smith and Josh Roush discuss punk cinema and share how the DIY ethos of punk rock influenced both their filmmaking careers and their lifelong love of music and vinyl records. September 20 at the Punk Rock Museum -…
Ep515: Greg Norton - Hüsker Dü's Miracle Year & more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:39
Hüsker Dü & UltraBomb bassist Greg Norton discusses the Miracle Year of 1985, vinyl rarities, the archive fire, Reflex records, the making of Zen Arcade, the Punk Rock Museum and more See Greg at the Punk Rock Museum Sep…
Ep514: Waylon's Lost Tapes - Shooter Continues the Jennings Legacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:10
Shooter Jennings reveals the story of hundreds of unreleased recordings his father Waylon made between 1974-1984, including stunning covers now being released as "Songbird" - plus more musical stories from the lives of t…
Ep513: Finally, a Davey Lane Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:42
Australian guitarist Davey Lane discusses his new album 'Finally, a Party Record', joining You Am I at 18, meeting Paul McCartney & nerding out on vinyl! Listen to the new album here. Topics Include: Davey Lane discusses…
Ep512: The Collectable Records of Elvis Presley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:30
Lifelong Elvis collector Ian McQuillan discusses the rarest records of Elvis Presley - from Sun Records worth $10,000+, international rarities, even shares insider tips for spotting counterfeits, and explains why young c…
Ep511: Nick Aguilar - Record Collector [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:24
Nick Aguilar of Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Slaughterhouse is a vinyl maniac! Today we discuss his collection, his obsession, the rarities and a life of music & record collecting. Topics Include: Nick Aguilar plays…
Ep510: Matt Pinfield - Record Collector [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:51
Obsessive vinyl collector and radio & MTV legend Matt Pinfield discusses his music collection, holy grails, music industry stories, his recent health scares and sharing stories at the Punk Rock Museum. The Punk Rock Muse…
Ep509: Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:51
Gibby Haynes discusses his upcoming EU/UK tour, the completed Butthole Surfers documentary, early punk memories, near-death stage experiences, vinyl reissues and lots more. EU/UK Tour Tickets here Topics Include: Gibby d…
Ep508: Forming The Germs - Chris Ashford of What Records [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:37
Chris Ashford of What Records? discusses releasing the first LA punk single "Forming" by the Germs, rarities, tapes, memories of Darby Crash and early punk scene stories. Topics Include: Chris Ashford founded What Record…