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
Ep493: 20 Trips of Brown Acid w/ Daniel, Lance and Lenny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:37
Nuggets curator Lenny Kaye joins Brown Acid creators Lance Barresi and Daniel Hall to celebrate their 20th volume of rescuing forgotten proto-metal singles from the early 70s, discuss rare vinyl discoveries, and preservi…
Ep492: Zev Feldman Returns! RSD Picks with The Jazz Detective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
Renowned archivist & record producer Zev Feldman, "The Jazz Detective", returns to discusses the Record Store Day 2025 releases of lost jazz recordings from Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Mingus, Bill Evans, Patsy Cline & more…
Al Barile (1962-2025) - The Vinyl Guide Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:11
Replay of our 2024 interview with hardore legend Al Barile of SSD and X-Claim! Records. Photos by Alison Braun ------- Society System Decontrol (SSD) self-released several landmark hardcore punk records in the early 80s.…
Ep491: Aussie Legend Tex Perkins - The Cruel Sea, The Beasts & Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:28
Australian icon Tex Perkins takes us through his legendary career, from The Cruel Sea & The Beasts recent works, to wild ARIA award nights, his atrocious habits with vinyl records, reissuing his works on vinyl and lots m…
Ep490: Saving Vinyl - Rescuing Australia's Last Record Press [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:58
Despite having no manufacturing experience, Nick Phillips (The Breadmakers, Corduroy Records) impulsively bought Australia's last vinyl pressing equipment, not only saving it from the scrap heap, but creating an Australi…
Ep489: Wolfgang Flür (ex Kraftwerk) & Peter Duggal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
Wolfgang Flür, formerly of Kraftwerk, and musical collaborator Peter Duggal, discuss musical journeys, memories from the Kraftwerk years, collaborating with members of Daft Punk and Joy Division for the new LP "Times" an…
Ep488: Mike Kennerty - Record Collector - All American Rejects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:58
Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects is a serious record nerd! Here he shares about his hobby, his collection, the rarities, the grails and the vinyl catalog of The All American Rejects, Screeching Weasel and more! Topi…
Ep487: Martin Rev - The Early Days of Suicide & beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:28
Martin Rev shares stories of the early days of Suicide, the acetates, recording the debut album, audience reactions, continually creating solo music and more. Topics Include: Discussion of Rev's current relationship with…
Ep485: Kim Salmon - The Scientists, The Beasts, Smoked Salmon and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:51
Australian punk pioneer Kim Salmon details his journey from discovering punk in isolated Perth to making extraordinarily rare and collectible records with The Scientists, The Beasts of Bourbon, Smoked Salmon and more! To…