

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
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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May 8, 2023 • 47min
Ep393: J Mascis - Record Collector
J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Heavy Blanket, Witch & more discusses his vinyl collection, his history of collecting punk rock 7" singles, making his first record "Deep Wound", the latest Heavy Blanket LP "Moon Is" and more. Topics include: J’s record collection What kind of genres are in J’s record collection? The music of J and his siblings J’s discovery of punk records The early punk scene of Amherst Getting import records from England Eater and Velvet Underground Recollections of making the Deep Wound 45 The collectability of the Deep Wound single Punk records now going for big money Leaving Nirvana “Love Buzz” single at a party Chasing the Sounds Magazine 100 Best Punk Songs J’s approach to record collecting Physical reactions to music, bad reissues The records that are especially precious to J Getting emotional by listening to Negative Approach The multiple pressings of Poison Idea “Pick Your King” Are sleeves and lyric sheets important? What’s the most J paid for a record? Seeing and meeting The Wipers Dinosaur on SST, name change Recollections of Homestead Records Getting tapes back from early Dinosaur / Dinosaur Jr albums What was damaged when their studio caught fire? Would J like to remix any older Dinosaur Jr albums? Heavy Blanket- working with Outer Battery Does J like colourful vinyl pressings? Is J chasing any Holy Grails? Memories of Misfits records Witch coming to Australia Interview wrap up Order the vinyl version of Heavy Blanket "Moon is.." Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

May 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ep392: Art During Wartime w Gino Yevdjevich of Kultur Shock
Gino Yevdjevich (Srđan Jevđević) grew up in Sarajevo, son of a high judge and became a music superstar before age 20. When the Bosnia-Herzegovina conflict came, Gino and his artist community dodged nightly sniper fire to make music. Today Gino shares his story and his continued pursuit of art and music. Topics include: Gino intros Kultur Shock single on Alternative Tentacles Meeting Jello Biafra Connecting with Billy Gould and Chris Novoselic Disclaimer for potentially asking dumb questions Gino grew up as privileged youth, mother a Supreme Court justice Fascination with being an artist from youth Were records easy to get as a kid? Gino’s records were destroyed in the war Access to Western Music records The records / artists that inspired Gino Spending 9th grade in Colorado The creation of the band “Zov” Making a hit song while in high school The impact of being a successful artist in high school The journey from “Zov” to “Gino Banana” Still getting requests for the song “Mače Moje Čupavo” The discography of Gino Banana What were the band plans before the war? Gino may have been an executive at Diskoton He considers himself a “war profiteer” The war shaped Gino into a different artist and person Being a target for snipers Revisiting the streets of Sarajevo Putting the musical Hair on during the war Inspiring other artists to create during the war Being discovered by Joan Baez to come to the United States Almost not making it out of the country Will he be releasing the Kultur Shock catalogue on vinyl? Interview wrap up Order the Kultur Shock "King / Country Mohammed" single here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

May 1, 2023 • 57min
Ep391: Kid Congo Powers - The Cramps, The Gun Club & more
Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps, The Gun Club, Nic Cave & the Badseeds) talks about his record collection, as well as the many stories of his life as outlined in his new book "Some New Kind of Kick". Topics include: Joining the Gun Club, flying to Australia with 24 hours notice Writing his book "Some New Kind of Kick" His preferred state in writing songs Nick Cave liked to keep people on edge Growing up with his sister’s records Records and radio in Los Angeles Memories of Dr Demento Early record purchases The first song he absolutely loved He didn’t think of himself as a musician Taking the Ramones record shopping Forming The Gun Club Early memories of seeing The Cramps His memories of living with The Screamers Keith Morris gave The Gun Club their band name Alternate names for The Gun Club Kid Congo writes "Fire of Love" then joins The Cramps “Would you cut your finger off to join The Cramps?” Preparation and rehearsal for “Psychedelic Jungle” IRS Records had big plans for The Cramps Kid Congo felt very welcome in The Cramps Memories of Lux and Ivy’s record collection Kid Congo loves 45rpm records Where does Kid Congo Powers go record shopping? What’s the most he’s ever paid for a single record? What are the most collectible records of the Kid Congo universe? The Gun Club reissues are pulled from the original masters Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds – Five Greasy Pieces How did The Cramps react to bootleggers? Memories with Tex Perkins Interview wrap up Order the book "Some New Kind of Kick" Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 8min
Ep390: Zev Feldman's 2023 RSD Releases
Zev Feldman, The Jazz Detective, returns to share his recent tape finds and upcoming releases for Record Store Day 2023. Topics include: Zev Feldman introduction Comments on the passing of Amhad Jamal Memories of Amhad Jamal reviewing recent recordings The process for getting these releases issued The stars aligned for 6 RSD releases The importance of the Left Bank Jazz Society The Left Bank tape archive Walter Bishop Jr – Bish at the Bank Zev curates releases with booklets, pictures, info Shirley Scott: Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank Are there photographs of the artists during Left Bank sessions Sonny Stitt: Boppin’ In Baltimore – Live at the Left Bank Chet Baker: Blue Room The pictures of Chet Baker Some projects take years, some take months Vinyl pressing times are getting better, more capacity Bill Evans: Treasures – his 10th album with the Bill Evans Estate Will he be reissuing some Bill Evans releases? Eric Dolphy: Musical Prophet – 2nd pressing The differences between the 1st and 2nd pressings Any thoughts of reissuing the Lee Morgan Live at the Lighthouse boxset? Having unsalvageable tapes from Max Roach and Clifford Brown How often do people reach out to Zev with tapes? Would Zev branch away from Jazz? Upcoming releases Interview wrap up High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ep389: FREE LSD w Dimitri Coats of OFF!
With nearly 10 years working on the FREE LSD album and movie, Dimitri Coats of OFF! discusses the project, the story of OFF!, working with Raymond Pettibon, the hidden details in album art, the brotherhood of the band, the potential end of OFF! & more. PLUS the FLSD EP available on Record Store Day 2023. Topics include: Interview intro Which came first, movie or the music? FREE LSD helped band create in all new ways How different was “Watermelon” from “FREE LSD” Starting the new line-up w the Metallica cover Keith and Dimitri help each other stay focus Making FREE LSD movie with non-actors Moving the OFF! Catalogue to Fat Possum Records Fat Possum can press their own vinyl Hidden details in the FREE LSD gatefold cover Being inspired by “Rogue Astronaut” by “The Bastard Noise” The colour cover of FREE LSD was part of the long-term plan Working with Raymond Pettibone When Raymond agreed to collaborate with OFF! The Farrah Fawcett cover of "Live at the 9:30 Club" Coming up with the band name OFF! Dimitri’s vision for the future of OFF! The brotherhood of Dimitri and Keith What are OFF!’s international touring plans The 3rd act of Keith’s music career Keith’s acting in FREE LSD is quite natural The FLSD EP out on Record Store Day Interview wrap-up Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h
Ep388: Tim 'Herb' Alexander - Primus, Sound Cipher
Tim Alexander joins us to talk about his new project "Sound Cipher", share some stories from early Primus days, rare records, analog recording, the South Park 25th Anniversary concert & lots more! Topics include: Interview start Forming and recording Sound Cipher Were there any song structures or fully experimental? Memories of the band “Attention Deficit” Primus recording with ADATs Tim loves analogue recordings Sound Cipher music can get very emotional The story of Primus “Suck On This” vinyl Postcards in the initial records for touring recommendations from fans The perspective of Primus material Joining Primus and preparing for the “Suck On This” recording What songs were already written and which were made after Tim joined Balancing the music between the 3 Primus members Why was “Tommy The Cat” wasn’t on Frizzle Fry, Tom Waits Meeting his heroes Public Enemy, Anthrax, Primus shows Memories of making “Sailing the Seas of Cheese” Wynona Rider wasn’t happy about “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver” Prepping for South Park’s 25th Anniversary Concert Surprising Matt Stone with Rush Planning the “Farewell to Kings” tour Rush never toured Australia Sound Cipher anti-promotion Interview wrap up Order the new Sound Cipher vinyl "All That Syncs Must Diverge" here Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Apr 10, 2023 • 40min
Ep387: Perry Farrell and Eric Avery - Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction co-founders Perry Farrell & Eric Avery share a studio update, discuss the band's legacy, the making of the live "Jane's Addiction" debut LP, the censorship of "Nothing's Shocking" and "Ritual de lo Habitual" album covers, the upcoming Australian tour and more. Topics include: Interview start The animals of Australia Playing new material in the Australian tour New material/record update Listening to music sets up the day Australian music that inspired them Influences of Velvet Underground and Joy Division Their view of the band’s legacy Not being accepted by the establishment Janes Addiction is a band that can’t be copied The formula & ease of the original 4 members Love for Amyl & The Sniffers Recognizing the cultural impact of Lollapalooza The story of the Janes Addiction debut on Triple X Records The record label discussions and free meals The debut album is a document of the time "Nothing’s Shocking" and "Ritual De Lo Habitual" album cover controversies Record label reactions and censorship Making the sculpture for “Nothing’s Shocking” The fate of the sculptures for the two albums Any demos or recordings in the Janes Addiction vaults Interview wrap-up Tickets for "The World Is a Vampire Tour" High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
Ep386: John Brewster of The Angels / Angel City
John Brewster discusses early days & records of The Angels / Angel City, the name change, working w AC/DC and Vanda & Young at Albert Productions, the classic albums, the influence of the band on the Seattle sound and lots more. Topics include: Upcoming Brewster Brothers tour Origins of the name “The Keystone Angels” Early gigs with AC/DC Working at Alberts with George Young and Harry Vanda Creating “Face to Face” The guitar sound, playing with Malcolm Young Leaving Albert Productions Spending time in Albert’s studio Watching Harry create “Love Is In The Air” Parting with Albert Productions, quick Fifa Riccobono story Finding the issue with the band name “The Angels” The name “Angel City” getting known in the US Fans of The Angels/Angel City Texting with Slash on the golf course Challenges opening for The Kinks Nice memories of David Bowie Origins of the audience call-back chant for “Will I Ever See Your Face Again” Does the band have control and access to The Angels’ tapes and music? Who is on the cover of The Angels Debut? The story of the cover of “Face to Face” The lighting and choreography of The Angels live show Filling in live bands with family members The release of film/video of Liveline Considering reissuing classic album titles The collectability of original Angels LPs Memories of sequencing Angels albums The Brewster Brothers Electric EP Are there possible future recording or ‘recharged’ projects? Upcoming 50th anniversary plans with special guests Listening to classics as well as upcoming Aussie bands The Brewster Brothers dates and The Angels with choir and symphonies Interview wrap up Get Tix to see The Angels and The Brewster Brothers here High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Apr 3, 2023 • 58min
Ep385: Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos
We have beers and hear stories from Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos - talk of the early days, discovering punk rock, early Cosmic Psychos records, working w labels like Subpop, Amrep, influencing the Seattle sound, his new children's book & more. Topics include: Intro with Ross and Dean Getting back on the road after the pandemic Cosmic Psychos songwriting & recording process Ross’ road-ridden bass guitar The early days on the Farm Ross watching the Sunbury Festival Music in Ross’ early days – records and live bands Aussie touring in the early days – AC/DC How his parent’s reacted to his music Discovering The Saints, Radio Birdman, Ramones When Ross got his first bass guitar Playing early shows w Rancid Spam “Down On The Farm” on Mr Spaceman Records Recollections of those early vinyl pressings Mudhoney were early fans of Cosmic Psychos How did Cosmic Psychos records make it to the US? “Go The Hack” & “Slave To The Crave” on Survival Working with Subpop on “Go The Hack” Working w AmRep / Tom Hazelmyer on “Blokes You Can Trust” Discovering “Bleach”, memories of Nirvana Any dealings with Waterfront or Au-GoGo Storing and archiving the Cosmic Psychos master tapes Stored band ephemera, shirts, etc Vinyl repressings of Cosmic Psychos albums Possible upcoming album w Cosmic Psychos Ross loves fucking with people Ross’ new book “The Incredible Tail of Little Roo” Where can the Little Roo tail go? Upcoming tour of the US with The Chats The spirit of Cosmic Psychos living on in other bands Wisdom for new bands Ross’ farm and Mad Macka’s computer job Ross hates the split single with The Melvins Interview wrap up Get Tix to see Cosmic Psychos & The Chats High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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

Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
Ep384: Steve Turner of Mudhoney - Record Collector
Steve Turner of Mudhoney has been chasing vinyl for years - today he discusses his record collection, the amazing finds, the rare records of Mudhoney, early days of Subpop, the new LP "Plastic Eternity" and lots more. Topics include: Interview intro Mudhoney 2023 Australia dates Recording “Plastic Eternity” Does Mudhoney have control of their catalogue? The upcoming Mudhoney Box Set Jack Endino recent Soundgarden Ultramega OK remix What’s up with the Mudhoney master tapes? Steve’s record collection – buying self-released singles Steve replaces super rarities with reissues Steve and Jeff Ahmet have been purchasing Windham Hill records What Psychedelic and punk record collectors move to Steve prefers 7” records, especially for DJing Mark like making an album Upcoming Australia-only single from Tym records Steve’s involvement in record colours, numbers, etc Working at Cascade Record Pressing plant Dan Peters is surpassing Steve’s enthusiasm for records Buying records while on tour The current prices of punk records Jackie Shark and the Beach Butchers single The most special records in Steve’s collection What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a record? He’s still finding deals on records Giving his original Misfits single to Tom Hazelmyer Did records ever become a problem? Steve’s records are quite organized The holy grails he’s looking for The Victims reissues, shows w Ray Ahn Steve’s early Subpop test pressings The story of the Subpop Singles Club The rare “Touch Me I’m Sick” colours Rejected test pressings Nirvana Bleach misprints / missing tracks Collecting Mudhoney international releases Starting Super-Electro Records Putting out Mudhoney records on Super Electro with unclear permissions Tales and sales of Super Electro Records Mudhoney / Subpop / Warner get along well Melvins / Mudhoney – White Lazy Boy session We all love Melvins Melvins “Leech” was based on an early Green River song Interview wrap up Get the new Mudhoney LP "Plastic Eternity" here Tickets to Australian 2023 shows here. High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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 Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide 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