Vinyl Community Podcasts

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Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Scott Wilson (The Pressing Matters) May 17, 2023

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Thanks for dropping in again, Buddies! Concert Buddie here with another terrific 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! I'm joined for this conversation with a fellow record collector in the Vinyl Community: Scott Wilson, host of the YouTube Channel "The Pressing Matters". Scott has done a great job of creating videos on a myriad of topics, most centered around his pursuit of great sounding records (simple enough, right?). This conversation will walk through Scott's origins with YouTube, and provide background into where his vinyl collecting journey has taken him over the years. With topics on a variety of genres, Scott's channel hones in on great sounding reissue releases, specifically of the audiophile variety. Why does Scott prefer these versions compared to originals? Does Scott consider himself an Audiophile (and what does that even mean these days)? Has he recovered from MoFi-Gate? Answers to these questions (and more), and a nice "rapid fire" round to wrap up this fun chat, are just a click away. Welcome in...to another 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts!

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

For more information on The Pressing Matters (YouTube Channel):

https://www.youtube.com/@ThePressingMatters

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Surface Noise | Interim Host + Musician Talk May 15, 2023

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Ever wake up hungover, Buddies? This episode of Surface Noise is kind of like that. Guest host Louie Golden is joined by regulars Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency), Jose Moreno Rahn, and Jason Roxas to answer a simple question: do record collectors feel any guilt by not listen to their growing collections on a regular basis? The answers may surprise you. Later, with 75% of the dais comprised of musicians, the topic of musician shaming (tastes, other musicians skill levels, etc) is brought up. Special thanks to Louie for pinch-hitting on this show, and for citing Jose for numerous red flags for showing too many records in one sitting.

For more information on guest host Louie Golden:

https://www.youtube.com/@louiegolden

For more information on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

For more information on Jose Moreno Rahn:

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn9628

For more information on Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Vinyl Community Guncles | Listening Methods May 10, 2023

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The Vinyl Community Guncles (Robert, Richard, Craig, and Mike) have returned to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts! This episode finds them sharing their preferred listening methods of listening to music (and why). Are some albums ones listened to once, only to sit on a shelf? Multiple listens in the same session? Dedicated listening rooms to only focus on listening to the music? What about people that buy records and don't open them purely to collect them? Or the patented collectors who buy one to listen to and another to keep sealed? The guys touch on all these distinct approaches to collecting + listening today in the hobby and more! Now sit back and have some fun courtesy of our friends the Vinyl Community Guncles!

For more information on the Vinyl Community Guncles:

https://www.youtube.com/@vinylcommunityguncles4986

The Guncles are:

Robert Fithen:

https://www.youtube.com/@RobertFithen

Mike/Hub Tunes:

https://www.youtube.com/@hubtunes9607

Craig's Vinyl Plethora:

https://www.youtube.com/@CraigsVinylPlethora

Richard/Calvinwazoo:

https://www.youtube.com/@calvinwazoo

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

The Record Spinner | Current Rotations #3: RSD Favorites (Eric Carr, Donnas, Ramones, Sparks & More!) May 08, 2023

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Vinyl Community! I am The Record Spinner and I am so excited to unveil the third episode of a series I will be host exclusively here on Vinyl Community Podcasts called "Current Rotations." This series will be all about the records I have recently been spinning on my turntable. On this episode, I will be discussing my favorite releases from this year's Record Store Day.

For More on The Record Spinner (YouTube):

https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecordSpinner

For More on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Diary of a Beatlemaniac May 03, 2023

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Welcome aboard! Host David Bianco from Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion brings a splendid conversation to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts speaking with Patricia Gallo-Stenman, author of the award-winning book "Diary of a Beatlemaniac".

Pattie was a teenager when The Beatles swept in the British Invasion into America in 1964. Her immersion into all things Beatles and her desire to capture it all in her personal diary has now been opened for our reading (and listening) pleasure.

We'll delve into the beginnings of her own relationship with the Fab Four, including sharing insights into her own record collection. What's it like to attend a "Beatlefest"? More importantly, who exactly are "The Beatle Babes"? Answers to these questions and more as we skip down memory lane to (briefly) return to a time hard to imagine unless you lived it yourself. Let's ride!

For More Information on "The Diary of a Beatlemaniac":

https://diaryofabeatlemaniac.com/

For More on Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion (YouTube):

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

For More on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Surface Noise | Record Store Day 2023 Recap + Den Bosch Q&A May 01, 2023

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....and we're BAAAAACK! Aloha, Buddies! We've got another terrific edition of Surface Noise ready to share with you here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! We are joined by Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency), Music Talk with John, David (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion), and world traveler and jet lagged record collector Jason Roxas to recap our collective RSD experiences (even for those that couldn't stand in the lines themselves), and then hear about some of Jason's experiences at Den Bosch, which bills itself as the largest record collector show in the world. Is that accurate? Was his trip a bonafide success? And who on earth would wait almost 12 hours in line for a Macho Man Randy Savage rap album? Answers to those burning questions (and more) ahead on this episode of Surface Noise!

Host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

Arnaldo c/o Fidelios_Frequency:

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

Music Talk with John (YouTube):

https://www.youtube.com/@musictalkwithjohn

David c/o Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion:

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

More information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Souldisco | The Gospel Truth: A Vinyl Me, Please Boxset Discussion with Jared Boyd Apr 26, 2023

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Welcome back to another episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! This spin on the dance floor sees our friend Nadine c/o Souldisco return to our airwaves to share a splendid conversation with Jared "Jay B" Boyd on the recent boxset reissue effort from Vinyl Me, Please titled: "Truth Is Where It's At -- A Gospel Truth Collection".

The Gospel Truth Label (aka Stax Records Gospel Label), was an imprint of the famous Stax Records label from Memphis, Tennessee. The Gospel Truth series debut in 1972 and produced over 20 albums until 1978, featuring some of the biggest names in Gospel music: The Rance Allen Group, The Staple Singers, The Soul Stirrers, The Pilgrim Jubilees, and The Mighty Clouds of Joy. These albums featured a wide range of Gospel music styles including traditional Gospel, contemporary Christian music, and Soul Gospel.

The Gospel Truth series was known for its high-quality production and arrangements, with some of the most talented musicians and producers in the industry working on the albums. Lauded for it's powerful and uplifting messages, this series featured songs + albums touching on themes of faith, hope, and love. Although Stax Gospel and The Gospel Truth series had a relatively short lifespan, they made a significant impact on the Gospel music industry and helped to popularize Gospel music outside of the church. The legacy of Stax Gospel and The Gospel Truth series lives on, with their influence felt in the music of contemporary Gospel artists and the continued popularity of Gospel music worldwide.

Jay B authored the special 20-page Listening Notes booklet included in this boxset. Limited to 1,000 numbered copies, the box set includes 6LPs on 180g black vinyl, with AAA lacquers cut from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith of Sterling Sound.

We trust you'll find this conversation informative, interesting, and fun! Thanks again for joining us on another episode of Vinyl Community Podcasts!

For more information on host Nadine @Souldisco:

https://www.youtube.com/@Souldisco

For more information on the Gospel Truth VMP Boxset:

https://www.vinylmeplease.com/products/truth-is-where-its-at-a-gospel-truth-collection?variant=40058905821274

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Norman Maslov Apr 24, 2023

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Whoa Buddies! Concert Buddie here. Are you in for a treat today here on another 'sode of Vinyl Community Podcasts! Our guest today is known to many in the VC at large: Norman Maslov. Better known as Mazzy (remember, Mazzy Loves You), he's been a fixture in the community for many years, helping share many tales from a life learned and lived in music. From growing up in San Francisco during the late 60's - seeing the rise of some of the most famous bands in the world: The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane (and more) directly, in front of his own eyes, to working at a record store, and eventually a major label, Mazzy has spent much of his life closely tied to his passion for music. Arriving on YouTube years ago to share these stories was simply the natural progression into his own musical story. That said, this conversation gets into how he started on YouTube, how he's found connectivity in the community (including selling a viewer's own record collection), and we touch on a topic fathers out there may be able to relate to: what do we do when our children do not share our same passions; at least as passionately as we do? More specific: what's gonna happen to all our records when our time to leave this celestial plane comes? It was a great conversation, and one I hope you enjoy listening to here on this latest edition of Vinyl Community Podcasts!

Norman Maslov YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@mazzysmusic

Women in Vinyl (Podcast and More):

https://womeninvinyl.com/podcast/

Concert Buddie YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Jazz Bums | Miles on MoFi: Join Us as We Explore Miles Davis’ MoFi Reissues! Apr 19, 2023

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The Jazz Bums (Chris, Mike, and Felipe) return to the airwaves of Vinyl Community Podcasts for a deep dive into the Miles Davis reissues from Mobile Fidelity. Finally back in a steady(ish) state of availability, popular opinion suggests these reissues are the best sounding versions from Miles' catalog available in print today (including the venerable Joe Harley of Blue Note). What say The Jazz Bums? Click ahead to find out!

The Jazz Bums can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/@JazzBums

Video companion to this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrPjW9Z0So&t=85s

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com/

Surface Noise | Greatest Hits Comps and Record Show Strategies Apr 17, 2023

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Greetings, Buddies! Our latest edition of "Surface Noise" has myself and our panelists (more info below) discussing bands or artists that surprisingly (or not) have never put out a greatest hits compilation (and maybe some that should). We then kick around strategies of record show glory in honor of Jason's upcoming trip to Den Bosch. Mayhem ensues. Get a sweet, sweet taste, by clicking ahead!

For more information on our guests:

Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

Jose Moreno Rahn:

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn9628

Scott Wilson | The Pressing Matters:

https://www.youtube.com/@ThePressingMatters

Host: Concert Buddie -

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

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