

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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Feb 7, 2022 • 55min
Ep324: The Vinyl of The Bronx with Matt and Ken
The Bronx is a band that celebrates vinyl and understands the fun of collecting records. Vocalist Matt Caughthran and guitarist Ken Horne join us to talk records, rare pressings, the challenges and adventures of pressing up special vinyl record runs, their love for Australia and heaps more. Topics include: Let’s look at your vinyl! Ken’s history of vinyl – collecting in Japan Ken’s early records, collecting USA ‘imports’ on vinyl Matt’s early record adventures, getting his sister’s collection Ken’s big record collection score The music that inspired Ken and Matt to becomes a musician Matt loves 7 Seconds “The Crew” Seeing live shows The Bronx and their love of vinyl The rarity of The Bronk debut LP on vinyl What is the rarest record of The Bronx? The rarity of Bronx III vinyl Matt’s missing a bunch of Bronx records The challenge of archiving copies of recordings The Bronx singles collection from Bronx VI The challenge of getting records pressed Managing and mistakes with vinyl numbering & autographs Signing hundreds/thousands of products at a time Where do the Bronx get their records pressed? Have there been any mistakes from pressing plants you’ve had to live with? Matt & Ken’s thoughts on the vinyl resurgence The Bronx loves Australia Grab some vinyl from TheBronxxx.com Australians get The Bronx vinyl & a whole lot more from Cooking Vinyl Australia. Extended interview & video here: 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

Jan 31, 2022 • 45min
Ep323: The Idle Voices of Sleepersound + Patreon Giveaway
Sleepersound is an indie-band who is self-financing their musical and visual creativity. Dan Niedziejko joins us to talk about Sleepersound's journey and how an indie band is finding its path through vinyl, visuals and beyond. PLUS we are giving the latest Sleepersound album to all Vinyl Guide patrons. Topics include: How Sleepersound came together Having a visual artist in the band Connecting visuals in the live show Live videos during Covid The songwriting process of Sleepersound Trying to manage influences How to know when the song evolution is done Dan’s record and music collection Record shops Dan frequents Their first LP “In Media Res” Prepping masters for vinyl production Writing long songs and how they translate to vinyl Self financing the vinyl, Pressing vinyl at Furnace Recording during the pandemic What’s next for Sleepersound – recording, next album The timeline for vinyl production Vinyl pressing colours and considerations What’s next for Sleepersound – Live shows Check out Sleepersound on Bandcamp. Extended interview here: 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

Jan 24, 2022 • 56min
Ep322: Zev Feldman - Record Producer / Jazz Detective
Zev Feldman has earned the title "The Jazz Detective", locating lost and rare works from Jazz legends like Bill Evans, Lee Morgan, Thelonious Monk & more. Today Zev shares his story, talks vinyl, lost & rare recordings and what's coming up soon! Topics include: The evolution of Zev's record collection Zev's thoughts on collectable records The thrill of searching for records Zev going to estate sales & flipping records Original pressings v Modern pressings Enjoying Tone Poet & Music Matters pressings Searching archives for rare & lost recordings Balancing historic recordings with compromised audio Is there a recording of Lee Morgan's final performance? Discussing Lee Morgan Live at the Lighthouse boxset Reissuing modern records that are now rare and expensive The story of Monk - Palo Alto Finding tapes that were ruined over time Discussing the Blue Note archive Zev's upcoming projects Visit Resonance Records here Extended interview here: 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

Jan 17, 2022 • 46min
Ep321: The Return of Jethro Tull w Ian Anderson
On January 28 Jethro Tull will release their 1st studio album in over 2 decades. Today founder, songwriter Ian Anderson discusses the new album "The Zealot Gene" as well as some historical discussion on the classic LPs, "Aqualung", "Thick As A Brick", various bootleg albums, vinyl and more. Topics include: Ian's experience in the Covid-19 pandemic Ian's home stereo system and listening habits Reviewing Jakko Jakszyk & Steven Wilson mixes How Jethro Tull rehearses in the time of the pandemic His thoughts on Jethro Tull collectables The Zealot Gene vinyl/CD packages Ordering vinyl pressings and delays in 2021 Ian's thoughts on the vinyl revival Jethro Tull vinyl bootlegs - TMoQ "My God" & more Ian's thoughts on bootleg vinyl The frustration with modern bootlegs Writing the Aqualung album, how the track came together The process of writing "Thick as a Brick" v "The Zealot Gene" What else is in the Jethro Tull vaults? The state of Jethro Tull master tapes Where is the album artwork? Was the Aqualung cover art stolen from the Chrysalis offices? Wrap up Order Jethro Tull "The Zealot Gene" here. Extended interview here: 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

Dec 20, 2021 • 60min
Ep320: The Hits of Tommy Chong
As part of the comedy duo "Cheech & Chong", Tommy Chong is a household name, however before comedy Tommy led the life of a gigging musician, even cutting a few early records. Tommy shares the stories of those records & tells many interesting tales of a life around musicians, movie stars & artists. Topics include: Tommy hocking his old record player His favourite records in the early days The first record he appeared on ("Junior’s Jerk" by Little Daddie & The Bachelors) Forming Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers How blues & R&B music got into Canada Writing the song “Does Your Mama Know About Me” on Motown Growing up a minority in Canada Playing with Jimi Hendrix Starting to record Cheech & Chong comedy records The Concept & Design of Big Bambu George Harrison playing on “Basketball Jones” How many Beatles has Tommy gotten high with? Tommy’s list of celebrity smoke sessions A private show from Wes Montgomery Tommy’s Rolling Stones story Tommy’s Bob Marley story Cheech and Chong & narcotics officers Tommy’s recollections of John Belushi Ever get high with any politicians? Who’s got the greatest tolerance levels? Who’s the funnest person you’ve gotten high with? The collectability of Chong Bongs The legalization of pot The future of Tommy’s business & becoming the richest man in the world Partake and enrich Tommy here and here. Extended interview here: 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

Dec 15, 2021 • 51min
Ep319: Dave Tice - Buffalo Revisited - Pt 2
Australian rock music legend Dave Tice shares stories from the early days of Buffalo, The Count Bishops and a life in music and records. Part 2 of 2 Topics include: Dave moves to UK, joins the Count Bishops Recording The Count Bishops debut Playing in London in 1977 The Richie Blackmore incident Opening up for Black Sabbath in 1973 Dave’s solo single “I Don’t Want to Spoil The Party” Transitioning from the Count Bishops to The Bishops Playing with Motorhead, partying with Lemmy Recording “a moment” Proudest achievement of his recording history Future plans Live shows and opportunities Buffalo Revisited Who owns the rights to Buffalo music currently? “Volcanic Rock Live” from Ripple Music Why Buffalo records are so collectable Pre-order Buffalo Revisited "Volcanic Rock Live" here. Extended interview here: 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

Dec 13, 2021 • 58min
Ep318: Dave Tice - Buffalo Revisited - Pt 1
Australian rock music legend Dave Tice shares stories from the early days of Buffalo, The Count Bishops and a life in music and records. Part 1 of 2 Topics include: The obligations of a gigging, touring band Dave’s youth, taking an interest in music, starting his musical career, The records that inspired Dave Seeing the Rolling Stones in Brisbane, 1965 Forming Head / Buffalo Moving from Brisbane to Sydney Choosing the name “Buffalo” The story of Head single “Hobo b/w Sad Song: Then” Getting the deal with Phonogram, then Vertigo International distribution of Buffalo The business of Australian labels signing local bands Where are the Buffalo master tapes? The human elements of music, writing & recording fast How Dave became a singer The power of Dave’s voice The recording of Volcanic Rock Controversial album covers from Buffalo Pre-order Buffalo Revisited "Volcanic Rock Live" here. Extended interview here: 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

Dec 6, 2021 • 1h 4min
Ep317: 50 Years of L.A. Woman with Bruce Botnick
Engineer, Producer and vinyl aficionado Bruce Botnick shares his memories of working with The Doors, experiences with Jim Morrison, the L.A. Woman sessions, the new 50th Anniversary boxset, plus lots of vinyl and audio nerd talk. Topics include: The Doors 50th Anniversary boxset The LA Woman recording sessions Jim Morrison’s participation in the LA Woman Sessions The mood of the band for the sessions Paul Rothchild’s early involvement & exit The involvement of Jerry Scheff & Marc Benno The Doors’ plans for live shows after LA Woman The songwriting process of The Doors Bruce’s involvement with Elektra Bruce moving from engineer to producer Jim Morrison’s antics in the studio Recollections of the day Jim Morrison died The Doors’ debut Mono record Managing with the Doors’ master tapes How we manage our record collections What’s in Bruce’s vinyl collection? Bruce’s involvement in the vinyl cutting process The challenge of working with old master tapes Bruce’s predictions on the future of vinyl What’s next for The Doors’ recordings? Get The Doors "L.A. Woman 50th Anniversary" Deluxe Edition boxset here Extended interview here: 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

Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ep316: Greg Edwards - Failure, Autolux & more
Greg Edwards of Failure gives a rare insight into his creative background and discusses his vinyl history, song-writing process, rare recordings, new LP 'Wild Type Droid" & more. Topics include: Does Greg collect anything? How a new father can manage their record collection His parents' record collection The music that inspired him to play Joining Failure Switching from bass to guitar Song-writing for Failure The meaning of 'Wild Type Droid' Is there a 'theme' to the new album? The end of the Spaceman? The legacy of 'Fantastic Planet' Songwriting process Lack of segues on 'Wild Type Droid' the price of Failure vinyl prices The impact of the 2010 vinyl pressing of 'Fantastic Planet' Early Failure singles Does the Spaceman have a name? Solaris 2014 45 reunion single Background and vinyl likelihood of The Replicants Lusk - "Free Mars" album The future of Autolux Watching their last show in 1997 Wrap up Get Failure's "Wild Type Droid" on vinyl here. Extended interview here: 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

Nov 25, 2021 • 50min
Ep315: Eraldo Bernocchi - SIMM, Sigillum S, Somma & more
Eraldo Bernocchi discusses his career of creation & composition, production, vinyl and physical form media, rare records as well as his new SIMM album "Too Late To Dream". Topics include: SIMM & his creative cycles "Too Late To Dream" approach & vocals Collaborating with others His love of punk rock in his youth Finding records in Italy Early career releases, 1st vinyl project Sigillum S Developing limited numbers of products The collectable records of his career Playing for the Dalai Lama w Somma Touring the new record Purchase "Too Late To Dream" at Ohm Resistance Records. Extended interview here: 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