The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors

MxPx is coming up on 30 years of releasing vinyl and have recently announced three reissues of some of their most beloved albums. Mike Herrera talks us through that process, securing the rights, pressing the records and the rarities of the MxPx vinyl catalogue. Topics include: New MxPx Vinyl reissues Challenges of the MxPx Boxset The records of Mike's youth Acquiring the license for repressing vin...

Leland Sklar has played on thousands of sessions and hundreds of hit records - from Phil Collins, to Jackson Browne, to David Bowie to Toto and more. Today Leland, along with film director Denny Tedesco, talk records, music stories and the new film "The Immediate Family" . Topics include: Leland is punctual Does Leland have a record collection? Denny's dad Tommy didn't listen to music at home Lela...

Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins us for a quick catchup and conversation all about his new LP " The Art of Survival ", his record collection, punk records of his youth, rare records of his career, getting the Bush catalog on vinyl and more! Topics include: Gavin likes my blue hair Home in Los Angeles The heaviness of " The Art of Survival " The influence of divorce, pandemic & themes on the new LP Pan...

Nick Oliveri of Stöner , Mondo Generator , Dwarves & formerly of Kyuss & QOTSA joins us to discuss his passion for collecting records, playing vinyl, chasing rare pressings, updates on new recordings, tours & more! Topics include: Nick's making up for lack of touring during Covid Stöner 2022 Australian Tour Nick's record collection Nick has occasionally sold records Obtaining an original 13th Floo...

Michael Crain has survived drugs, cancer, Covid and the hazards of being in Dead Cross. Michael joins us to talk about the new LP Dead Cross II, writing, recording, chemotherapy, preparing for his own death, selling his records, the unbelievable 2017 arrest story and much more. Topics include: Dead Cross II – alternate album titles? Update on Michael's health Michael's cancer story Balancing recor...

The Dead Daisies are back with a new album "Radiance" and guitarist, songwriter Doug Aldrich joins us to talk about the album, his career, early vinyl, the unique environment of The Dead Daisies, hard lessons in a life of rock and roll and more! Topics include: Show intros / messy house What happened to Doug's record collection? The records that inspired Doug in his youth Doug's 1st time on record...

Electronic music and visual artist, producer, composer Amon Tobin discusses the vinyl and music of his Nomark Records label, the creative process, making records, his new project with Meow Wolf "A Living Room", what's next, live shows & more. Topics include: Meow Wolf Omega Mart art installation Impact of the pandemic on Amon's art Creative contributions to projects led by other people Preparing f...

Horror punk Wednesday 13 from the Murderdolls & Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 discusses his new LP " Horrifier " and talks vinyl, collectables, murderabilia & more. Topics include: The new LP " Horrifier " How did Covid impact the new album? Wednesday 13's work ethic and the challenge of waiting Having extra time to produce the Horrifier album The album "Necrophaze" getting lost in the p...

East Bay Ray of Dead Kennedys discusses the 2022 remix of "Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables", the challenges, the master tapes, the materials, old school fans of the band and more. Topics include: Grammar questions for Dead Kennedys The humour of Dead Kennedys The 2022 remix of Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Instrument separation in 2022 remix Chris Lord-Alge's involvement in new remix Obtai...

The Bobby Lees ' " Bellevue " LP is coming out shortly on Ipecac Records . Today founder Sam Quartin shares the history of the band, stories of studio and stage, emotionally driven songwriting, having famous fans, rare vinyl and more. Topics include: Intro / global location discussion New album "Bellevue" Describing the Bobby Lees Writing and living the lyrics Getting into the Zone before a show G...

Co-founder and former Three Dog Night frontman Chuck Negron discusses the collectible records of his career, the early releases on small labels, the rare and recalled albums of Three Dog Night and mega-smash excesses and turnaround of his life and career. Topics include: Interview start His book "Three Dog Nightmare" Chuck's youth – Singing & Basketball 1st time on vinyl The Chuck Rondell records...

Keith Morris is now in Australia and doing what may be the final shows for Circle Jerks. Today we discuss the tour so far, the plans for Australia, the upcoming plans for OFF! and lots more. Topics include: Keith's Zoom name is John Doe Selling books on tour Travelling to Australia, weather talk The Circle Jerks tour of Australia Keith's opinion of The Royal Family The impact of Covid on the Circl...

Brian Baker of Bad Religion , Beach Rats , Fake Names and formerly of Minor Threat, Dag Nasty and The Meatmen discusses the collectable records of his career and shares some stories of a life making music. Topics include: Brian's early collection Why Brian sold his records Modern record shopping Piecing together some collectable records of his career Ian comes through with a Red Minor Threat EP Mi...

For over a decade Tom Hazelmyer of Amphetamine Reptile has been creating art-records in limited numbers for a community of devoted fans & collectors. Today we discuss the state of his production and dive deep into some of the most sought-after releases. Topics include: How Tom spent his pandemic Vinyl supply chain issues Issues around international shipments AmRep releases throughout the pandemic...

Chicago-based heavy noise rock duo Mr Phylzzz discuss vinyl, working with Amphetamine Reptile Records & recording the new LP "Cancel Culture Club" during the pandemic with its many guest appearances Topics include: How was your pandemic? Evolving the songs on Cancel Culture Club w comedy community Songs with light and shade dynamics Shaping the song "Mr Entertainer" Artists that influenced this re...

Turntablist and innovator Lucas MacFadden, aka Cut Chemist, has spent decades seeking records around the world and evolving the turntable into an instrument of vast possibilities. Today he takes us through some particularly insightful perspectives and tales of cratedigging and record collecting adventures. Topics include: Discussing "Let It Be" records in Minneapolis' warehouse of records What rec...

Record Collector and Vinyl Ambassador Michael Fremer joins us to talk record collecting, discuss the state of the vinyl industry, the relaunch of Tracking Angle and lots more. Topics include: Interview start Current process for purchasing records The guilt of having so many records Absorbing and reviewing records Restarting Tracking Angle & YouTube Channel Hanging onto originals vs reissues Does h...

Chris Spencer has led UNSANE across 3 decades and worked with labels like Sub Pop, Matador, Amphetamine Reptile and Alternative Tentacles. Today Chris discusses the rare records of his career, the stories behind them and the new reissues being made available direct from the band. Topics include: Touring post-Covid Chris talks about his record collection His most precious record The music in his ho...

Best known as founder, front-man and namesake of grunge-legends TAD, Thomas Andrew Doyle discusses the early and rare records of his career, shares memories of the Pacific Northwest music scene and his new instrumental compositional work. Topics include: Revisiting TAD through recent musical output Formal background of music and playing in orchestras Thomas losing his record collection His persona...

L7 are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the LP " Bricks Are Heavy " with as reissue and tour. Today co-founder, guitarist, songwriter Donita Sparks shares the journey across several decades & multiple record labels to celebrate this record and many more. Topics include: The 30th anniversary of " Bricks are Heavy " Reissues of albums with band cooperation Nearly burning her neighbourhood during...

Songwriter, keyboardist, producer and gear-nerd Marco Benevento has emerged from Covid with a new album and refreshed perspective. Today we discuss the process, the environment, gear and influences Marco uses to create his music. Topics include: Looking at Fred Short Studios v2.0 Who was Fred Short? Marco is a record nerd The search for new music Marco's rhythm looking for records What's the most...

Cypress Hill has sold over 20 million records since their debut. Sen Dog discusses the longevity of this beloved band, the association with weed, crossing-over with rock and metal, the early days, the pressures of follow-up albums, the master tapes, the vinyl, the new LP "Back in Black" and more! Topics include: The success of the new album Expectations of a new record What's the secret sauce for...

John Foy is a respected artist, business person and inspirational leader in Australian music and culture. In part 2, we discuss Red Eye and Black Eye Records, managing the label, working with Radio Birdman, locating the multitrack tapes for "Living Eyes", collectable records, his new book " Snaps, Crack, Pop " and lots more. Topics include: The early days of Red Eye Records Red Eye Records' operat...

John Foy has played pivotal roles in the development of Australian music and culture. In part 1, we discuss early years, Sydney's record shops and burgeoning punk scene, Australian vinyl, bootleg records, creating extraordinary poster art as shown in his new book " Snaps, Crack, Pop " and lots more. Topics include: John's early years in Sydney – Pop culture, Mad Magazine, Telstar Records and music...

Kenney Jones , legendary drummer of The Faces, Small Faces & The Who, joins us to talk vinyl, the records of his career, recording with Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, John Bonham PLUS the upcoming plans for The Faces & a limited vinyl pressing of a recently surfaced 1966 Small Faces gig.  Topics include: Interview startup The Small Faces 1966 recordings that just surfaced Led Zeppelin were influence...