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Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!

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Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!

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Ep500: Ed Colver - The Eye of LA Punk - Crackpot Record Collector

6/30/2025
Ed Colver discusses his iconic punk rock photography career, including shooting legendary album covers like Black Flag's "Damaged" and Circle Jerks' "Group Sex," as well as his passion for collecting strange "crackpot records". Topics Include: Ed Colver Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:06:55

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Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector

6/23/2025
Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset. Topics Include: Enter to win a record from us to celebrate Ep500 High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:46:14

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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more

6/16/2025
Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's revival. Topics Include: Enter to win a record from us to celebrate Ep500 High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:09:47

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Ep500: Billy Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History

6/9/2025
Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy GibbonsWaterloo Austin Enter to win a record from us to celebrate Ep500 High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:52:46

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Ep500: Billy Corgan - Record Collector

6/2/2025
Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, Mellon Collie vinyl releases and more. Topics Include: Billy working on book for 10 years, restarted multiple timesBilly buys lots of records but isn't fussy collectorPrioritizes clean vinyl condition over perfect covers or variantsWorked at record store in 80s, understands collector mindsetCollects obscure major label releases from 60s and 70sSearches for forgotten bands with no online information traceLoves jazz on 10-inch records from late 50s/early 60sRecord collection has no organization, total mess at homeBought thousand records on last tour, resells someMachina originally sprawling concept record about band breaking upVirgin Records treated band poorly despite massive previous salesNever finished complete Machina vision during original 2000 sessionsReleased truncated 15-song Machina I album through Virgin/EMIBand toured 11 months knowing they'd break up afterwardThree weeks before breakup, Billy rushed to finish leftover recordingsRecord company rejected finished Machina IIBilly dumped complete Machina II free on internet in 2000First major band to release album free online, predating RadioheadMachina II became viral sensation, fans loved the recordProduced only 25 hand-cut vinyl copies of Machina IIEach copy uniquely wrapped in printed tape, all differentSent copies to Robert Smith, fans; now worth thousandsYears of legal battles with Universal over complete releaseInitial "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" vinyl releaseAlterations for Mellon Collie running orderNew Machina box set finally coming through Madame ZuZu'sBox contains 80 songs: complete vision plus extra tracksUniversal separately reissuing original Machina I album remasteredZWAN vinyl reissue underwayArchive contains over 60,000 pieces of physical mediaHundreds of live concert recordings from 90s tours availableBilly passionate about rewarding dedicated fans who dig crates Enter to win a record from us to celebrate Ep500 High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:55:09

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Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan

5/26/2025
Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever. Topics Include: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collaborative projectKnown each other for decades from LA punk sceneProject started with mysterious Hollywood call for Latin songCharacters Juanita and Juan have elaborate fictional backstorySound described as "loud lounge, punk folk" styleUses electronic music, keyboards, minimal guitar, tropical beatsAlbum titled "Jungle Cruise" released on In the RedSongs are autobiographical, including "Here Comes the Prez"Originally planned for book readings with musical interludesBoth authors used music to ease reading nervousnessLA punk scene was incredibly diverse and inclusiveLasted only 18 months but reshaped music foreverEveryone contributed something to the tight-knit communityAlice witnessed first chaotic Germs performance with groceriesBoth attended "Up in Smoke" Battle of Bands filmingKid visible in background of unreleased Germs footageDarby Crash's death discussed - overdose versus suicide debateBags single "Survive" now worth $1000 to collectorsBoth still actively collecting and occasionally selling recordsPlanning more Juanita and Juan material, considering Australia tour Order Juanita and Juan's "Jungle Cruise" vinyl here. Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:04:50

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Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira

5/19/2025
SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Topics Include: Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album.Future SWANS work will be much simpler.He's 71 and finds intense performances physically demanding.No clear vision yet for his next musical phase.SWANS will tour US in October, then Europe.He finds Australian tours difficult due to jet lag.Triple vinyl/double CD includes concert film and documentary.Marco Porzia filmed the SWANS documentary.Christopher Nicholson filmed a solo performance in Norway.Great shows happen when "the music plays us."Natural venue acoustics enhance the performance experience.Songs transform and lengthen throughout tours.One song evolved to 82 minutes during tour.Three-hour sets leave performers exhausted afterward.Songs begin on acoustic guitar before band elaboration.He listens to guitar sound hole to hear potential harmonics.Directs band through gestures during live performances.The recording happened immediately after European tour ended.Uses same old Guild acoustic guitar for decades.Vinyl editions required some song edits for length.Gira doesn't listen to much music anymore.He art directs all SWANS releases personally.Created unique limited editions with handmade elements.Has done crowdfunding since 2000 for recording budgets.Once recorded personalized songs for top contributors.Will miss the elation of building live crescendos.No current plans for more fiction writing.Reluctant to write autobiography despite family encouragement.Can mentally play entire album from memory.Recently rediscovered early Led Zeppelin's brilliance. Order the SWANS LP "Birthing" here. Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:45:32

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ep497: mclusky is still here with andrew falkous

5/5/2025
andrew "falco" falkous discusses the reformation of his band mclusky after a nearly 20-year hiatus, their upcoming album on ipecac recordings, the rare catalogue of vinyl releases and more! Topics Include: order the new mclusky album here commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.patreon.com/VinylGuide listen on apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 listen on spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:14:50

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Ep496: The Adjacent Possible w/ Damian Kulash of OK Go

4/28/2025
Damian Kulash of OK Go discusses his evolution from punk music fan, working with Dischord records, and creating boundary-pushing music, vinyl packaging and viral videos Topics Include: New album "And The Adjacent Possible" available for streaming now. Discussion about physical media's role in OK Go's output. OK Go primarily known for videos that "live in the ether." Damian was into physical record packaging during college years. First record was Herbie Hancock's "Rockit," bought at Tower Records. Young Damian damaged the record trying to scratch like DJ. Later played with Herbie Hancock at Obama's 50th birthday party. Musical journey from hip-hop through Prince, Beatles, Led Zeppelin. DC punk scene was influential, with bands playing in cafeterias. Started Level Records at age 15,with funding from Dischord Records. Ian MacKaye lent teenager Damian money to start label. Level Records produced 7-inches and compilation CDs for friends' bands. College made running a record label difficult for Damian. Studied art semiotics at Brown University. Worked as NPR radio engineer and Photoshop retoucher after college. Indifferent to Napster's rise during OK Go's early days. Band finances operated like "roadrunner off the cliff" cartoon. Discussion about gift economy model working for the band. Belief that making things you love matters most, not success. Music sometimes gets overshadowed by video's visual impact. Videos gave OK Go longevity beyond typical radio-hit bands. New album theme explores Stuart Kaufman's "adjacent possible" concept. OK Go doesn't have unified sound; band is "like a mixtape." Treadmill video was originally made for "nerdiest fans" only. Videos aim to create real events that connect with viewers. Physical pressings of OK Go albums are costly in secondary market. New vinyl features elaborate pop-up sphere in custom packaging. Hidden track on second album deliberately blocked copy-protection software. Record label "Paracadute" means parachute in Italian. Ten-year album gap wasn't intentional; life and pandemic happened. Directed "The Beanie Bubble" film with his wife for Apple. Film directing different from making music videos; less adrenaline-driven. Video production typically takes 3-6 months from concept to completion. Some video ideas abandoned when technology made them commonplace. Order the OK Go LP "And The Adjacent Possible" on vinyl here EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:08:15

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Ep495: Private Function Still On Top w/ Chris Penney

4/22/2025
Private Function frontman and instigator Chris Penney discusses the rare, collectable and controversial vinyl art of the band and reveals some details of their new album. Topics Include: Preorder the new Private Function album here EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:59:40

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Ep494: Redd Kross Documentary Director & Record Collector Andrew Reich

4/21/2025
TV writer & Record Collector Andrew Reich discusses his decade-long journey creating a documentary about Los Angeles music legends Redd Kross and the McDonald brothers' musical partnership. Topics Include: reddkrossfilm.com/rent Rent "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" here. EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:27:02

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Ep493: 20 Trips of Brown Acid w/ Daniel, Lance and Lenny

4/14/2025
Nuggets compiler Lenny Kaye joins Brown Acid creators Lance Barresi and Daniel Hall to celebrate their 20th volume of rescuing forgotten proto-metal singles from the early 70s, discuss rare vinyl discoveries, and preserving music that would otherwise be lost to time. Topics Include: EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:11:37

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Ep492: Zev Feldman Returns! RSD Picks with The Jazz Detective

4/7/2025
Renowned archivist & record producer Zev Feldman, "The Jazz Detective", returns to discusses the Record Store Day 2025 releases of lost jazz recordings from Freddie Hubbard, Charlie Mingus, Bill Evans, Patsy Cline & more! Topics Include: Le Vinylist EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Photo by Jean-Louis Atlan Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:54:55

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Al Barile (1962-2025) - The Vinyl Guide Interview

4/6/2025
Replay of our 2024 interview with hardore legend Al Barile of SSD and X-Claim! Records. Photos by Alison Braun ------- Society System Decontrol (SSD) self-released several landmark hardcore punk records in the early 80s. Out of print for over 4 decades, SSD has only recently reissued their two masterpieces "The Kids Will Have Their Say" and "Get It Away" on vinyl. SSD founder Al Barile takes us through the making of those records. Topic Include: SS DecontrolWhite cover of “The Kids Will Have Their Say”Bryan Ray TurcotteHow Much Art Can You Take? Order "The Kids Will Have Their Say" and "Get It Away" on vinyl here. Order the book "How Much Art Can You Take" here. EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:09:11

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Ep491: Aussie Legend Tex Perkins - The Cruel Sea, The Beasts & Beyond

3/31/2025
Australian icon Tex Perkins takes us through his legendary career, from The Cruel Sea & The Beasts recent works, to wild ARIA award nights, his atrocious habits with vinyl records, reissuing his works on vinyl and lots more. Topics Include: Tex Perkins EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:08:28

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Ep490: Saving Vinyl - Rescuing Australia's Last Record Press

3/24/2025
Despite having no manufacturing experience, Nick Phillips (The Breadmakers, Corduroy Records) impulsively bought Australia's last vinyl pressing equipment, not only saving it from the scrap heap, but creating an Australian vinyl legacy and spirit that continues through today's modern pressing plants. Topics Include: "Melbourne Direct"Corduroy RecordsThe BreadmakersLonesome Sundownthebreadmakers.bandcamp.com EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:01:58

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Ep489: Wolfgang Flür (ex Kraftwerk) & Peter Duggal

3/17/2025
Wolfgang Flür, formerly of Kraftwerk, and musical collaborator Peter Duggal, discuss musical journeys, memories from the Kraftwerk years, collaborating with members of Daft Punk and Joy Division for the new LP "Times" and much more. Topics Include: Times EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:59:55

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Ep488: Mike Kennerty - Record Collector - All American Rejects

3/10/2025
Mike Kennerty of All American Rejects is a serious record nerd! Here he shares about his hobby, his collection, the rarities, the grails and the vinyl catalog of The All American Rejects, Screeching Weasel and more! Topics Include: Flagpole Sitta EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:00:57:58

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Ep487: Martin Rev - The Early Days of Suicide & beyond

3/3/2025
Martin Rev shares stories of the early days of Suicide, the acetates, recording the debut album, audience reactions, continually creating solo music and more. Topics Include: Rev's focus on continuing to create new work EXTENDED, Commercial free, high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:20:28

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Ep486: The State of Vinyl Collecting for 2025 w Billy Fields and Dillon Smith

2/17/2025
Three vinyl nerds – Billy Fields from Warner Music Group, Dillon Smith of Noble Records and Nate Goyer of The Vinyl Guide - discuss the state of vinyl collecting in the year 2025 - trends, changes, evolution and thoughts and predictions on what's to come in the near future. Topics Include: Video version available on the Noble Records YouTube channel Commercial free, high resolution verion of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Duration:01:56:46