The Plural Of Vinyl

This week’s episode of the Plural Pod marks the end of season one and Gareth and Joel reflect on their experiences over the last eight months. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Primal Scream, The Charlatans and a host of artists paying tribute to Margo Guryan. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a very Sweet...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel reflect on the remarkable legacy of Quincy Jones. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Abba, Songs: Ohia and The Cure. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a magical reggae white label and some sought after psych. Iain from Longwell Records in Keynsham gi...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, it’s the latest instalment of ‘From Me To You’. The format is nice and straightforward: Joel picks an album for Gareth that he’s never heard before and Gareth picks an album for Joel that he’s never heard before. After some intensive listening, they reconvene to share their thoughts. That conversation is what you can hear in today’s podcast. Gareth’s been...

This week’s episode of the Plural Pod is a little different. Joel is out in Japan, so Gareth flies solo with a special episode on the career of Laura Marling. There’s a consideration of her releases to date and a more in-depth look at her brand new album, ‘Patterns In Repeat’. Keep an ear for a few crate-digging voicenotes from Joel too, who checks in from his travels. Get in touch with us via plu...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel consider the ways in which our favourite music gets used in the wider world, following Rufus Wainwright’s reaction to his version of ‘Hallelujah’ being played at a Trump rally. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Gemma Hayes, Art Block and Field Music. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value ti...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel discuss on-stage bust-ups after the recent plight of Jane’s Addiction. There are reviews of fresh pressings from McKowski & Nick Power, New Street Adventure and Coldplay. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a Northern Soul scarcity and a Blue Note corker....

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the continuing expansion of Rough Trade. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Dorothy Ashby, Therapy? and Sophie. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including something almost impossible to hear and a legendary heavy metal debut on Vertigo. Richard...

It’s an abbreviated episode of the Plural Pod this week. As a result of what we’ll call ‘factors’, it wasn’t possible to review a full range of titles. So, you get a Blue Note Classic from Gareth and a belting bit of vintage British psych-folk from Joel. Thankfully, Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl is on hand with bargains, reporting from a rain-soaked car park in the north. All your usual favourite fea...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the list of releases for National Album Day. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Floating Points, Nancy Sinatra and Tindersticks. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including something from the top of the classical pops and a one-and-done with som...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel are mulling over the purpose of the Mercury Prize and reflecting on this year’s winner. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Ultravox, The Lightning Seeds and Ishmael Ensemble. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including an RSD rarity that’s still actually worth...

In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the growing prominence of ecovinyl. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Eddie Piller, Jon Hopkins and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including white label nascent Britpop and something truly, unforgivably awful....

It’s the first episode of the Plural Pod since the summer specials and Gareth and Joel find themselves swept up in the news of Oasis’ reunion. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Patrice Rushen, Sabrina Carpenter and Golden Shoulders. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a magnificent burst of Northern Soul and...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel continue their holiday specials. With all due respect to both The Beatles and The Chuckle Brothers, this one is entitled ‘From Me To You’. Gareth picked an album for Joel to hear for the first time and Joel returned the favour for Gareth. If you’d like to listen first so that you know what is being talked about, it’s Tracey Thorn’s ‘Record...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel continue their holiday specials. It’s Questions and Answers this time around. What have you asked and what will they admit to? First records, pressing matters and all things biros. That and much more. Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866 The Plural Of Playl...

While Gareth and Joel take a little summer break, it’s time for some Plural Pod specials. First up, it’s The Rest Of 2024, covering releases and online sales that happened before we started at the end of April. There are reviews of pressings from Elbow, Katherine Priddy and Amelia Coburn. From the world of second hand sales, there’s a Fleur De Lys seven inch full of mod and freakbeat sounds and a...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel provide each other some homework for the forthcoming special episode ‘From Me To You’. There are reviews of fresh pressings from The Police, Bill Callahan and Blur. We explore the world of second hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including US punk royalty and an Afrobeat corker. Mike from Vinyl V...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel consider how important the artwork is for records and whether or not a good sleeve can be enough to prompt a vinyl purchase. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Duran Duran, Cocteau Twins and Dave Jackson. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including some vinta...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel discuss some startling statistics about what happens to vinyl records once they’ve been purchased. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Clairo, Land Of Talk and Travis. We explore the world of second hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a screamo seven inch with one hell of a story an...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel try to unpick what happened with the different LPs of the recent Beyoncé album and consider what still needs to be released on vinyl. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Fink, The John Wright Trio and Kiasmos. We explore the world of second hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a rema...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel ponder liquid-filled discs and the latest ways of trying to make vinyl records appealing. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Stephen Pastel & Gavin Thomson, The Round Robin Monopoly and Ana Frango Elétrico. We delve into the world of second hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including s...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel are considering the growing trend of artists selling the rights to their whole catalogue for a massive lump sum. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Rich Ruth, Spiritualized and Georgia Ruth. We dig into the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up this week, including the thirteenth greates...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel are considering the growth in counterfeit records and the world of dubious bootlegs. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Paul McCartney & Wings, John Cale and Mike Lindsay. We dig into the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up this week, including some all-female garage rock and a 7”...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel are considering issues with modern vinyl manufacturing and the novelty of artists admitting when there’s a problem. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Goat Girl, Margo Guryan and Aurora. We dig into the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up this week, including a corking reggae 7” and so...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel react to the record shop video game, Wax Heads. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Crowded House, Bernard Butler and Richard Hawley. We dig into the world of second hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up this week, including a Sun Records rarity and the early days of a Seventies staple. Kenny from Kenny’...

For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel reflect upon Apple Music’s Top 100 albums list. There are reviews of fresh pressings from The Pearlfishers, Sean Khan presents The Modern Jazz & Folk Ensemble and Paul Weller. We dig into the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up this week, including a soul 7” from a band who only ever had...