The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors

For over 50 years drum legend Carmine Appice has been influencing the influencers with bands like Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck, Bogert & Appice as well as playing with Ozzy, Rod Stewart and many more. Today Carmine shares stories from a lifetime on record. Topics include: The Brothers Appice The legend of Vanilla Fudge Making the final "Stop In The Name of Love" single Carmine's record collection T...

William Hooker has been paving a unique musical path since his initial independent releases in the early 80s, through to today with the release of the monumental LP "Big Moon". Today William shares his approach, discusses his need to look forward, continue to create and chase his artistic vision. Topics include: Music and art through the pandemic Composing his music The distance from "...Is Eterna...

In January 1969, the Beatles embarked on an ambitious yet doomed attempt to record an album while being surrounded by onlookers and a film crew. After multiple conflicts, compromises and producers, the album and film "Let It Be" emerged. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer takes us on that journey. Topics include: The state of The Beatles in 1969 The involvement of Allen Klein The state of App...

Alan Parsons started his career at EMI working with artists like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Within a few years, The Alan Parsons Project was topping the charts and lifting the sonic standards of popular music. Alan has been taking his music on the road and today we talk about his new live album and incredible career. Topics include: Recording with tape & Pro Tools Becoming an OBE Working at EMI,...

In this episode we celebrate the induction of Randy Rhoads into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! In his short time in the spotlight, Randy Rhoads left behind an amazing body of music that continues to inspire musicians worldwide. Today we talk to his brother Kelle and sister Kathy about some of the lesser known recordings and vinyl records that were pivotal to Randy's creative life. Topics inc...

Part 2 of 2: Joe Carducci, author, record producer and former director of SST Records, has written multiple "must have" books on rock, punk, cinema and the Wild West. In this 2nd part of the interview we deep dive with Joe into his SST years w Black Flag vinyl releases, the vinyl revival and more. Topics include: Black Flag 1982 Bootleg Black Flag personalities & rumours MCA/Unicorn impact on the...

Joe Carducci, author, record producer and former director of SST Records, has written multiple "must have" books on rock, punk, cinema and the Wild West. Today we deep dive with Joe into his music and record label background. Part 1 of 2. Get Joe's new book "Western Stories" along with the rest of his books here: Night Heron Books Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https:...

Robby Krieger gets candid with stories of his time in The Doors, the mythology of Jim Morrison, the records, the rare recordings, the live bootlegs & his new book "Set The Night On Fire". Get Robby's book "Set The Night On Fire" here . Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www. Facebook.com/V...

My hero Dale Crover of Melvins barely tolerates me as I ask him stupid nerdy questions about records, rare recordings, Melvins collectables, Kurt Cobain, the new Melvins album "5 Legged Dog" and more. Get Melvins "Five Legged Dog" digital or 4 LP set here . Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Faceboo...

Kira Roessler spent much of her youth balancing school and playing in the punk clubs of Los Angeles before joining Black Flag, recording some highly acclaimed albums and touring the world. Today Kira shares stories of her time w Black Flag, Dos and her new solo album. Kira's new solo LP can be ordered here Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow...

Guitarist Alex Grossi lives the rock and roll life, complete with its modern complexities. Today Alex joins us to talk vinyl, rock n roll, joining Quiet Riot, his new LP w Hookers and Blow, taking risks and sharing some pretty wild road stories. Order "Hookers & Blow" on vinyl here. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://li...

Al Jourgensen emerges from lockdown with a new Ministry album "Moral Hygiene" and makes time to talk vinyl, Covid, the Ministry master tapes and shares some pretty wild stories. Order Ministry's "Moral Hygiene" on vinyl here . Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www. Facebook.com/VinylGuide...

Amyl & The Sniffers are on a path to conquer the world and their new LP "Comfort To Me" is a battering ram against the castle doors of boredom. Today Amy, Declan, Bryce and Gus talk band history, releases, collectables, vinyl and what the post-Covid future may hold for one of Australia's greatest musical exports. Order Amyl & The Sniffers vinyl here . Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 List...

Peter Frampton joins us to discuss his early records, working with various Beatles, almost becoming a Rolling Stone, the rise of his solo career, the success of "Frampton Comes Alive", his new LP "Frampton Forgets The Words" and much more. Peter Frampton Website Photography by Austin Lord Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: http...

Trade Mark of Quality (TMoQ) was an underground record label that spawned an illicit industry, putting unofficial recordings from the likes Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones into the hands of music fans around the world. The book "A Pig's Tale" tells the fascinating story of that secretive underground operation by the people who were there and made it happen. Purchase "A Pig's Tale" b...

Musician & Engineer Tom Scholz of Boston has spent much of his life working with sound waves and has an understanding and perspective of analog and digital that is both clear and compelling. In this interview (part II of II) Tom shares his thoughts on vinyl, analog and digital audio and a whole lot more. Boston: www.bandboston.com Photo by Kamal Asar Boston Facebook: www. Facebook.com/BandBoston L...

45 years ago the debut LP from Boston reset the standard for rock records, radio and culture. Today founder, songwriter, producer and resident recording engineer Tom Scholz tells the story of that album and some of the challenges of reaching for perfection in a creative business. Boston: www.bandboston.com Boston Facebook: www. Facebook.com/BandBoston Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 List...

Brad Logan has co-authored a new book "Architects of Self Destruction - An Oral History of Leftöver Crack", an amazing set of stories and recollections from the band. Today Brad shares the staggering history of Leftöver Crack, the records, the near-misses, the tragedies and more, plus we make plenty of time to nerd out with vinyl records. Autographed books: https://rarebirdlit.com/architects-of-se...

Katon De Pena lives and breathes vinyl records, whether through his band Hirax, through his various DJ gigs at locations like Hollywood's Rainbow Bar & Grill or simply collecting. Today we talk about Katon's collection, how he builds, curates and manages his vinyl and hear stories of his metal roots. Listen on Apple: https:// apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Hirax Website: http...

Renown rock photographer and author Ross Halfin discusses his Led Zeppelin collectibles, the early vinyl pressings, the rare records, the bootlegs and more, all of which can be seen in his new book "Led Zeppelin Vinyl - The Essential Collection". Order the book: www.reelartpress.com/catalog/edition/169/led-zeppelin-vinyl Ross' photography: www.rosshalfin.com/ Our website: www. TheVinylGuide.com Fo...

Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top talks about the early days; The Moving Sidewalks, the early rare & collectible records, memories of his time with Jimi Hendrix, the 1st private press ZZ Top 7" single, his new solo LP "Hardware" and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses...

Matt Sorum joins us to talk vinyl, discuss his new book 'Double Talkin' Jive' and shares stories from his days with Guns n' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Billy Gibbons & more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Milo Aukerman, frontman, singer, songwriter & scientist of Descendents, talks about his vinyl history, records of the band, his intertwining punk rock and PhD journey and the new Descendents LP "9th & Walnut" on Epitaph. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things...

We are celebrating the return of OFF! and Circle Jerks with punk legend and wonderful soul Keith Morris. Today Keith shares what's been happening with OFF!, the new band members, their Metallica cover of "Holier Than Thou", the song, the video, what's next PLUS what's happening with Circle Jerks, the recent "Group Sex" vinyl reissue and heaps more. Enjoy! If you like records, just starting a colle...

Comedian, writer, musician and fellow record collector, Fred Armisen joins us to talk music, collecting, vinyl history, punk rock, his musically based comedy sketches, visiting record shops around the world and heaps more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all thin...