Marcel Grisner

The Vinyl Chamber Podcast

Society EN ↓ 19 episodes

A podcast about host Matt Eastley's collection of every UK No 1 single between 1952 and 1996 proudly displayed on the walls of his home - The Vinyl Chamber. In this series, Matt and co-host Steph will discuss each No 1 from a nominated year and weave in personal memories, trivia and musical analysis.

Author

Marcel Grisner

Category

Society

Podcast website

riverside.com

Latest episode

Jun 12, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 19: 1965 Pt 4 featuring The Beatles, Sonny and Cher, The Rolling Stones and The Walker Brothers 12.06.2026

Matt and Steph conclude and sum up their discussion of the UK No 1 singles of 1965 and end with a special tribute debuting their own musical skills on the podcast.

Ep 18: 1965 Pt 3 featuring Sandie Shaw, Elvis Presley, The Hollies and The Byrds 24.05.2026

Matt and Steph continue their take on the UK chart-toppers of 1965.

Ep 17: 1965 Pt 2 10.05.2026

Matt and Steph continue their discussion about the UK number ones of 1965, this episode featuring the Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard and the Beatles.

Ep 16: 1965 Pt 1 04.05.2026

Matt and Steph are back with their signature banter to begin a discussion of the UK number ones of 1965. This episode includes chart-toppers from Georgie Fame, The Hollies and Tom Jones and a new team member makes their full debut.

Ep 15: 1984 Pt 3 14.03.2026

1984 concludes with Chaka Kahn Chak Chak Chak Chaka Khan (with a hat tip to Prince), a gushing tribute to Jim Diamond, Frankie again, Band Aid and another surprise Easter egg outro.

Ep 14: 1984 Pt 2 14.03.2026

Matt and Steph's discussion of 1984 continues with music from Duran Duran, George Michael (solo and twice with Wham!), Stevie Wonder's only solo number one and a second from Frankie Goes To Hollywood.

Ep 13: 1984 Pt 1 14.03.2026

Matt and Steph begin their look at the UK number ones of 1984 with music from Paul McCartney, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Nena and Lionel Richie.

Ep 12: 1968 Pt 4 07.02.2026

Matt and Steph conclude their discussion of the UK number one singles of 1968, this episode featuring Mary Hopkin, Joe Cocker and a legendary performer to close the episode.

Ep 11: 1968 Pt 3 06.02.2026

In this episode music by the 3 'B's - Bee Gees, Beach Boys and (again) the Beatles introduced by a 3 year old Steph.

Ep 10: 1968 Pt 2 05.02.2026

Matt and Steph continue their journey through 1968, this episode including the Beatles, Louis Armstrong and the Rolling Stones.

Ep 9: 1968 Pt 1 05.02.2026

Matt and Steph begin their discussion of he UK Number One singles of 1968, this episode featuring, among others, Georgie Fame and Manfred Mann.

Ep 8: 1980 Pt 5 29.12.2025

Now on the home straight, Matt and Steph wrap up 1980, this episode featuring Barbra Streisand, more from Blondie and Abba, John Lennon and a special tribute.

Ep 7: 1980 Pt 4 29.12.2025

Matt and Steph, continue through the UK No 1s of 1980, this episode featuring David Bowie, The Jam and The Police.

Ep 6: 1980 Pt 3 29.12.2025

Having steadily trotted through early 1980 Matt and Steph reach a gentle canter as summer approaches, featuring, among others, Don McLean, ELO and Abba.

Ep 5: 1980 Pt 2 18.12.2025

Matt and Steph continue their review of UK No 1 singles of 1980, this episode featuring The Jam, Blondie, Dexy's Midnight Runners and more...

Ep 4: 1980 Pt 1 18.12.2025

More from The Vinyl Chamber as Matt and Steph begin their discussion of the UK No 1 singles of 1980. This episode features The Pretenders, The Special AKA and Kenny Rogers sprinkled with seasonal helpings of the hosts' inimitable nerdy repartee.

The Vinyl Chamber Podcast: 1976 Pt 3 07.11.2025

Matt and Steph conclude their discussion of the UK Number 1 singles of 1976

The Vinyl Chamber Podcast: 1976 Pt 2 06.11.2025

In this episode, Matt shares more of his collection from The Vinyl Chamber as he and Steph continue their look back at the UK No1 singles of 1976.

The Vinyl Chamber Podcast: 1976 Pt 1 06.11.2025

In this pilot episode, host Matt introduces his collection of every UK No1 single between 1952 and 1996 and he and Steph begin the series in 1976.

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