Guardians of the Vinyl Vault Podcast

Four old friends reopen the Vinyl Vault to debate whether George Michael belongs in the Platinum Vault. Gareth leads the charge, laying out George’s Wham! beginnings, landmark solo albums (Faith, Listen Without Prejudice), songwriting, vocal power, collaborations, and cultural impact. The group discusses his highs and lows, personal controversies, live performances, and enduring influence before v...

In this episode of The Vinyl Vault: Richard makes a pitch for MJ to go into the Vault and the four vaulters go head-to-head over maybe the biggest music star ever. BUT does Michael Jackson deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or is his reputation no longer deserving of such high esteem? In this episode we cover: • The case for Michael Jackson as a global music icon • Their inf...

Four friends debate Bruce Springsteen’s legacy, live power, and political voice before deciding if he should be inducted into the "Vinyl Vault".  

Four old friends gather to judge whether Radiohead belong in the Vinyl Vault or should be banished for life. They argue fiercely about the band’s mood, lyrics, influence and legacy. The episode features spirited defenses and condemnations, a split of opinions and a final majority decision to ban Radiohead from the Vault — a debate about art, influence and taste.

On this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault, Richard pitches Daryl Hall & John Oates for inclusion, tracing their Philly origins, soul-influenced vocals, hit singles and lasting live credibility. The panel weighs their songwriting, musicianship and commercial legacy against accusations of 80s pop blandness. Debate heats up as hosts argue singles vs albums, live chops and long-term influenc...

If you love 80s pop music, iconic bands and strong opinions… this one’s for you. Are ABC true pop icons … or just a lame yawn-fest? In this episode of Guardians of the Vinyl Vault,  the four "vaulters" go head-to-head in debate over one of the biggest bands of the 80s. Do one of Sheffield's finest ABC deserve a place in the Vinyl Vault for music immortality… or were they dull and irrelevant? What...

Four long-time friends and self-styled guardians debate whether Led Zeppelin deserves entry into the Mythical Vault. Personal stories, heated opinions, and stats collide as they weigh iconic tracks, live performance myths, and plagiarism controversies. Will the band be enshrined as platinum legends, relegated to the club lounge, or banned for life? Tune in for humor, nostalgia, and a passionate ve...

Who deserves music immortality — and who’s banned for life? Each episode, one artist, one pitch and then debate, discussion and banter to reach one ruthless verdict. In this Guardians of the Vinyl Vault episode we consider Amy Winehouse - timeless spirit or unrealised potential?

Four old friends debate whether Duran Duran deserve a permanent place in the Vinyl Vault. Gareth makes the pitch, citing the band’s videos, musicianship, global impact and decades-long relevance. The episode blends music analysis, personal concert memories and spirited back-and-forth on legacy, influence and aesthetics, ending with a majority vote to admit Duran Duran at the platinum level. Also a...

The Guardians of the Vinyl Vault discuss Kraftwerk’s pioneering electronic sound, key albums like Autobahn and The Man-Machine, and their wide-reaching influence on artists from Bowie to Daft Punk and Depeche Mode. The panel mixes musical nostalgia, friendly banter, and a heated split decision that sends the final verdict to listeners on social media to decide. You can also watch on Youtube - http...

Four longtime friends reunite as the Guardians of the Vinyl Vault to debate whether Prince—the Purple One—earns a place in their platinum vault. Richard delivers an impassioned pitch, highlighting Prince’s one-man studio genius, genre-bending albums like Purple Rain and Parade, iconic live performances, songwriting for other stars, and battles for artistic ownership. The discussion covers his cult...

One artist enters. Four opinions collide. Welcome to the music podcast where legends are made — or destroyed. Four old friends gather for the first episode of Guardians of the Vault to debate whether the Smiths belong in the vinyl vault at platinum level, club lounge, or banned for life. Stephen makes a passionate pitch about the band’s 1980s impact, iconic singles and cultural imagery while the p...