Vinyl Community Podcasts

Can you feel it? A seismic shift under our feet, Buddies! For the latest edition of Mind of The Record Collector, I'm joined by the Vinyl Geek himself - Eric Callero - from the popular YouTube channel Vinyl Rewind. Eric is no stranger to YouTube nor our obsession collecting our favorite music on vinyl (and other formats). Vinyl Rewind is a channel that touches on many fun and interesting points of not just our vinyl collection obsession, but deep dives into bands and albums we all love, interviews with artists and creators alike, and does it all with a great presentation style that keeps us coming back for more! Recently crossing the 253k subscriber plateau, and closing in on 500 videos to boot, Eric's channel influences many in the Vinyl Community across our various collecting journeys, and often shares information new to fans old and young alike. In this 'sode we cover what started Eric's journey on YouTube + making videos, trace his fondness for music on the physical format back many moons ago, and why all these years later how finding great music on vinyl is STILL tough to beat. It's a chat you don't want to miss, and can only find here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For more information on Eric Callero (Vinyl Rewind): https://www.youtube.com/@VinylRewind https://vinylrewind.tv For more information on Vinyl Community Podasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE or VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

As the saying goes, "you get what you paid for". Set your expectations on low, as our dais continues the chatter from the latest SURFACE NOISE program into the FREESTYLE here for your ears. The boys touched on topic not yet discussed on these particular airwaves: The Beatles. While that lead to a steady viewer drop, we try to pull the plane up with more record talk and some preliminary thoughts on the Austin Record Convention coming next week, and the experiences and Vinyl Community personalities waiting there. . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE or VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more information on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more the latest YouTube livestream sensation, Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more information on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion For more information on Wyoming Dave: https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave For more information on Paul (Psyko's Platters): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xF0La83bcBF69uMrCYl2w For more information on Johnny L: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-Jj-sjxgvxiq7qyRiebKw For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

As we struggle to adjust to this post Record Store Day '24 world, join our SURFACE NOISE crew as we put one foot in front of the other and pick up the pieces towards making our vinyl collections great again. Or something like that. Join us, won't you? Topics Covered: (1) RSD Hangover: Do the plethora of "haul" videos hurt/help? (2) Moving Records: Worst Thing Ever? (3) Rock N Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Inductee Announcement: Thoughts and Comments For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more info on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more the latest YouTube livestream sensation, Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE or VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Taking you straight across the pond for this one, Buddies! For the latest in the Vinyl Community Podcasts series Mind of The Record Collector, I'm joined by a buddie from the UK - Harris Pilton. I've had some great exchanges with him since I began making content in the community, and we share some similar (and different) experiences and approaches to the hobby that make for a different take in this series. Over the course of the episode we learn about his experiences collecting most of his life, what music shaped the records he gathered over the years, and we touch on inherent (and obvious) differences between record collectors in the states and overseas. Get a nice order of fish and chips and a tasty pint as this conversation is one not to miss here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more on guest Harris Pilton: https://www.youtube.com/@Harrispilton22 For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com Don't forget you can save on the BEST protection for you collection from friend of the pod Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Exhausted from Record Store Day 2024 content yet? Let us slip this little ditty in before you are. Hear about our experiences, trials, and (perhaps) tribulations on the biggest record shopping day of the year! This emergency PODstream drops now, on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more information on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more information on Brandon (PunkrockShowoff): https://www.youtube.com/@punkrockshowoff https://www.punkrockshowoff.com/ For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Fresh from the seat at the end of the bar, we'd like to welcome Alex (Beer & Vinyl) joining the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts fresh off his recent sit down with the owner of of Plaid Room Records and Coleman Records of Loveland, Ohio - Terry Cole. Colemine is a label home to some of the best indie + soul music out today, featuring artists like Durand Jones, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (DLO3), The Jive Turkeys, and Kendra Morris (to name a few), and home to others on sub-labels Karma Chief Records, Remined Records, etc. The conversation touches many points in the history of both the Colemine label and the Plaid Room Records shop itself. Arguably one of the best shops (and labels) in the country, it's a great walk from the origins to present day, and you'll find it (and future conversations) from Alex here on Vinyl Community Podcasts going forward! For more information on host Alex (Beer & Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl For more information on Plaid Room Records & Colemine Record Label: https://www.plaidroomrecords.com https://www.coleminerecords.com For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

The point where vinyl record madness, mayhem, and mischief intersect - join us for the latest Surface Noise - FREESTYLE at your own risk (the lawyers made us say that). . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more information on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more information on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion For more information on Wyoming Dave: https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

You know you cannot get enough vinyl record talk, and here on Surface Noise, we got you covered! Lots of record talk plus an update on the future of the show. Don't miss it! Topics covered include: (1) Too Many Variants - what makes you buy multiples if variants are in play (2) Is the Rhino Audiophile Series a success so far? ex. The Jazz buy 3 get 1 free sale (3) How important are record shows today? . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more information on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Back in the building Buddies with another pod-exclusive presentation here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! Touching on a topic that's recently been in the news with Billie Eilish and her recent Billboard interview talking about the cash grab that persists with the overproduction of vinyl color and cover variants. Sure, there's a free market component to this topic, but she was also talking about the environmental effects that producing so many different vinyl variations is having from a sustainability perspective. Spurred in part by a recent Melinda Murphy video touching on it (link below), I give my thoughts on the topic, share some poor man's Mr. Science behind vinyl, and share some examples of albums & artists mayyyyybe not needing to make so many copies of their works (yes, Taylor Swift comes up). All that and MORE from this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie Link to Melinda Murphy's video that spurred this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWCKypIZ7fk Billie Eilish Interview with Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/billie-eilish-sustainability-eco-friendly-initiatives-mom-1235642455 For more info on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Welcome back fellow Jazz Bums! For this latest installment of Vinyl Community Podcasts, the guys discuss the recent announcement of the 2024 Blue Note Classic Series titles! For more information on the Jazz Bums: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums Discord: https://discord.com/invite/yy4n2x8UnZ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jazzbums Official Announcement: https://www.bluenote.com/classic-vinyl-reissue-series-2024 For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Just when you didn't think it could get any worse, we test that by putting forth the latest FREESTYLE at the end of the SURFACE NOISE livestream. More Pablo talk? Check. John Mayer as a world-class stickman? Check. Tasting a couple of records that no one asked for? Check - check - check. All that and more, on the latest SURFACE NOISE - FREESTYLE - NOW! For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Norman Maslov (Mazzy): https://www.youtube.com/@mazzysmusic For more information on Wyoming Dave: https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave For more information on George Borden: https://www.youtube.com/@ghborden For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Back with the least rewatchable livestream in the Vinyl Community, we bring you once again SURFACE NOISE for your earholes. Our dais was comprised of host Concert Buddie, Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, and Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) to talk about some hot topics and current events in the volatile world of vinyl record collecting. This spin around the turntable we discussed the following topics: (-) Are the Acoustic Sounds Pablo jazz reissues necessary? (-) Anniversary Vinyl Reissues: cash grab (or not)? (-) In the "Golden Age" of vinyl reissues, will reissues hold any value? For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more the latest YouTube livestream sensation, Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

The record keeps spinning, Buddies! Another brief pod-only show here on Vinyl Community Podcasts, this time joined by friend of the pod Jason (Spinz Vinyl) who recently took the plunge to selling records on the ecommerce platform Whatnot. If you are unfamiliar, Whatnot is an application/website that is hosted by individual sellers (sometimes including brick & mortar shop owners) selling their wares through the medium. It extends beyond vinyl records and includes sports cards, video games, clothing, shoes (and a ton more). Jason recently tried his hand at selling records in conjunction with his partnership with MION Records, and held two auctions right out of the gate. Here he shares he thoughts on the platform, why he is selling records there, how he chooses titles to sell there, and (most importantly) would he do it again (SPOILER: he is on March 30th at 12pm PST/3pm EST). Learn all about it here on this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 Direct link to his next auction on Whatnot (including a $15 credit for new buyers on the platform): https://whatnot.com/invite/spinz_vinyl For more information on MION Records: https://mion.tokyo For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Aloha Buddies! With the recent announcement that subscription-based vinyl service BANDBOX was closing up shop amidst bankruptcy proceedings, it led me to consider what the vinyl subscription + service space looks like past, present, and future. Vinyl Me, Please is the lion in the vinyl-curation/subscription business, but there are several smaller businesses that are putting exclusive and distinct records in the hands of their customers through this business model, and adding their own unique "spin" (#dadjoke) to how they go about it. This pod will walk through that and also identify other potential threats to this distinct business model out in the greater vinyl landscape. Join me for this latest mini 'sode here only on VINYL COMMUNITY PODCASTS! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Vinyl Me, Please: https://www.vinylmeplease.com For more information on Magnolia Record Club: https://magnoliarecord.store For more information on VNYL: https://vnyl.org For more information on Tipitina's Record Club: https://tipitinasrecordclub.com For more information on Black Box Record Club: https://blackboxrecordclub.com For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Adjust your tray tables to their full upright and locked positions and please join David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) for his latest installment on Vinyl Community Podcasts recapping his experiences at the recent Southwest Audio Fest. This show was held in the Dallas + Fort Worth area, and was the first year the event was held. He'll share his thoughts on the event, as well as an on-site interview with show organizers Gary Gill & Lou Hinkley. Join us, won't you, for this latest Audio Excursion! For more information on host David Bianco (Safe & Sound Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion For more information on the Southwest Audio Fest: https://www.southwestaudiofest.com For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Just when you think the SURFACE NOISE show is over, that's when the FREESTYLE hits you! Topics include: disappointment with a recent Atlantic 75 title (record good, jacket....switched?), talk of the recent John Coltrane record that sold for $12,600, updates on the VMP and MoFi pressing plants, recent pickups, and we get a "David" double header when Wyoming Dave and David Bianco drop by to share some goings on in their record collecting worlds. What are you waiting for? The SURFACE NOISE - FREESTYLE starts NOW! For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more on Jason Arsenault: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonarsenault3791 For more on Alex (Beer and Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl For more information on Wyoming Dave: https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave For more information on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Been a long time since we rock 'n rolled! SURFACE NOISE returns with a vengeance (kind of). Flanked by mainstays Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Jason Roxas, we welcome a couple first timers to the dais in hopes of freshening up the joint: Jason Arsenault and Alex (Beer and Vinyl). We tackle the fun topic of "Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated" albums (shoutout to the Podfather, Bill Simmons there), and there were several selections that upset the masses (maybe). Find out what they were, and MORE, here on SURFACE NOISE! For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas For more on Jason Arsenault: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonarsenault3791 For more on Alex (Beer and Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . Plus, save 10% today and every day at Vinyl Storage Solutions using the following codes: CONCERTBUDDIE VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

In one of the most overdue 'sodes in Vinyl Community Podcasts history, we finally - FINALLY - get the OG of the Vinyl Community - Brandon (MrHoffame) in the hot seat of the VCP exclusive series: Mind of The Record Collector. Brandon was literally one of the first in the community to begin sharing his collecting journey on YouTube and taking us along for the ride. Like many, I've learned a great deal from Brandon over the years: first through his videos themselves, then as I've been fortunate to get to know him personally, outside of the "VC". In fact, I've definitely "borrowed" several practices + approaches to how he's built and shaped his collection over the years. In a word, his collection is INSANE. Not only that, he has one of the best listening + collection rooms out there. We touch on that, plus talk about those quiet early days of slowing finding others online to share the collecting journey with, discuss the different "levels" to collecting we've both experienced, and share another bi-product of his collection prowess: his new curation venture of building collections for others (Sounds of You). All that plus some lighting round questions to put some cool water on the hot seat, NOW on Vinyl Community Podcasts! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie For more information on Brandon (MrHoffame): https://www.youtube.com/@mrhoffame For more information on Sounds of You Curating: https://www.soundsofyou.net For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Aloha Buddies! One constant in the ever changing record collecting hobby of ours is the pre-imminent tool we use to grow and develop our collections: Discogs. Unquestionably the largest vinyl record database out there, it has made it easier and more accessible to collect our favorite pieces of music, predominantly on vinyl. Likewise, the marketplace aspect of the platform has helped to bridge the divide from the rare and limited releases to collectors across the globe. In the past few weeks, the head leadership at Discogs has popped up on a couple Vinyl Community channels to discuss their business, and the timing of these chats without any high level launch/product change/etc. is curious (to me). Another channel in the community (Tom c/o High Rant District) also noticed this and recently shared some takes that pushed my curiosity into overdrive. This 'sode talks about those confluences, my own thoughts on Discogs in it's current state, and things that I strongly feel need to be addressed to continue to give buyers and sellers alike confidence in using the platform (even in the face of next to no competition in this space; a space they have essentially created themselves). Would love to hear your thoughts on this, and Discogs in general, so don't be shy and reach out to my social media channels and share away! For more information on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie IG: https://www.instagram.com/concertbuddie Videos mentioned in this episode: Tom (High Rant District): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KukaN3FwalU&t=12s Steve Westman interview with Discogs Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7tA0biIfM G.I. Sanders (NTX Vinyl) interview with Discogs Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imRmfxOjNz8 For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

We’ve all seen them tantalizingly promoted across the internet. Many of us have spent more than we should on them. Most of us have debated if we really need them or if we’ll get in trouble from our significant others for buying them: Box Sets. Super Deluxe Box Sets. Album compilation box sets. Whichever the flavor, these expensive records are becoming more and more prevalent. Host Rob from Northern Revolutions is joined this time around by Racer Joe from Racer Records on YouTube to discuss box sets: what makes a good one, are they really worth the big price tag, are they essential (or a luxury) and a whole lot more. Listen up! For more information on host Rob (Northern Revolutions): https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernRevolutions For more information on Racer Joe (Racer Records): https://www.youtube.com/@RacerRecords For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com