

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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Nov 22, 2021 • 52min
Ep314: John Petrucci of Dream Theater
Progressive Metal legend John Petrucci joins us to talk vinyl, product packaging, recording their latest album "A View From The Top of The World" during the pandemic, rare records of his career & more. Topics include: Is John a Vinyl Nerd? Guitar playing around the house Chasing vinyl in his youth The artwork and packaging of Dream Theater albums Challenging ideas for packaging Vinyl production challenges Album leaks The songwriting process for the new album Liquid Tension Experiment The pressure of producing DT music The legacy & archive of Dream Theater 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 15, 2021 • 47min
Ep313: Carmine Appice - A Lifetime on Record
For over 50 years drum legend Carmine Appice has been influencing the influencers with bands like Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck, Bogert & Appice as well as playing with Ozzy, Rod Stewart and many more. Today Carmine shares stories from a lifetime on record. Topics include: The Brothers Appice The legend of Vanilla Fudge Making the final "Stop In The Name of Love" single Carmine's record collection The Guitar Zeus boxset Memories of John Bonham Jeff Beck and Peter Grant Cactus and the Van Halen influence Memories w Jimi Hendrix Dealing with Organized Crime The X-Rated book "Stick It" Touring with Ozzy, problems with Sharon Osbourne Early dealings with Ozzy and Black Sabbath Playing with Pink Floyd His favourite albums he played on ATCO and working with Ahmet Ertegun The disastrous "The Beat Goes On" Gigs he was offered he wish he took Carmine's website Guitar Zeus vinyl pre-order The new Vanilla Fudge video "Stop In The Name of Love" 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 11, 2021 • 1h 9min
Ep312: The Passion of William Hooker
William Hooker has been paving a unique musical path since his initial independent releases in the early 80s, through to today with the release of the monumental LP "Big Moon". Today William shares his approach, discusses his need to look forward, continue to create and chase his artistic vision. Topics include: Music and art through the pandemic Composing his music The distance from "...Is Eternal Life" Influences on his life and art Finding music in nature Recommending music Where to begin with Free Jazz Tension and creativity with other artists Big Moon and Symphonie of Flowers Let's meet in Japan! Extended interview available 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 8, 2021 • 1h 11min
Ep311: The Beatles Finally Let It Be w Bruce Spizer
In January 1969, the Beatles embarked on an ambitious yet doomed attempt to record an album while being surrounded by onlookers and a film crew. After multiple conflicts, compromises and producers, the album and film "Let It Be" emerged. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer takes us on that journey. Topics include: The state of The Beatles in 1969 The involvement of Allen Klein The state of Apple George Harrison quits the Beatles The song prep for the sessions The "Nagra reels" The Bootlegs of the "Get Back" sessions The Beatles publishing Twickenham to Apple studios George Martin and Glyn Johns The breakup of the Beatles The physical vinyl package of 1970 Special issues of Let It Be in 1970 The 2021 "Let It Be" boxset The upcoming "Get Back" documentary 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 1, 2021 • 54min
Ep310: Alan Parsons and The Neverending Show
Alan Parsons started his career at EMI working with artists like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Within a few years, The Alan Parsons Project was topping the charts and lifting the sonic standards of popular music. Alan has been taking his music on the road and today we talk about his new live album and incredible career. Topics include: Recording with tape & Pro Tools Becoming an OBE Working at EMI, Sgt Pepper Tape operator for Let It Be The Beatles Rooftop Concert Going from musician to engineer to producer The recording of Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Vinyl mastering for Atom Heart Mother The beginnings of The Alan Parsons Project Tales of Mystery & Imagination / The Orson Welles tapes Working w Storm Thorgerson & Hipgnosis Rotating musicians in the Alan Parsons Project The NeverEnding Show - Live in the Netherlands Transitioning to touring and playing live Listener questions 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

Oct 25, 2021 • 44min
Ep309: The Records & Music of Randy Rhoads
In this episode we celebrate the induction of Randy Rhoads into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! In his short time in the spotlight, Randy Rhoads left behind an amazing body of music that continues to inspire musicians worldwide. Today we talk to his brother Kelle and sister Kathy about some of the lesser known recordings and vinyl records that were pivotal to Randy's creative life. Topics include: The records Randy owned and inspired him They type of music he would listen to Randy's travels before and with Ozzy The "Magic Wand" record A rare "Killer Girls / Slick Black Cadillac" vinyl record The origin of the cream coloured Les Paul Creating the Concorde guitar Quiet Riot I & II records from Japan When Randy left Quiet Riot and joined Ozzy Randy's plans after Ozzy Other recordings of Randy Recording "Blizzard of Oz" and "Diary of a Madman" Randy in concert Randy, George Lynch & Eddie Van Halen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction Musonia School of Music 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

Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 1min
Ep308: Joe Carducci - Rock, Pop, Punk & The Wild West Pt 2
Part 2 of 2: Joe Carducci, author, record producer and former director of SST Records, has written multiple "must have" books on rock, punk, cinema and the Wild West. In this 2nd part of the interview we deep dive with Joe into his SST years w Black Flag vinyl releases, the vinyl revival and more. Topics include: Black Flag 1982 Bootleg Black Flag personalities & rumours MCA/Unicorn impact on the "Damaged" LP Post lawsuit Black Flag records SST Marketing, flyers, inserts Variations of "Everything Went Black" Thirsty & Miserable Licorice Pizza 45 Spot's engineering & production Current day collectible records Get Joe's new book "Western Stories" along with the rest of his books here: Night Heron Books 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

Oct 18, 2021 • 57min
Ep307: Joe Carducci - Rock, Pop, Punk & The Wild West Pt 1
Joe Carducci, author, record producer and former director of SST Records, has written multiple "must have" books on rock, punk, cinema and the Wild West. Today we deep dive with Joe into his music and record label background. Part 1 of 2. Get Joe's new book "Western Stories" along with the rest of his books here: Night Heron Books 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

Oct 11, 2021 • 48min
Ep306: Robby Krieger - The Doors
Robby Krieger gets candid with stories of his time in The Doors, the mythology of Jim Morrison, the records, the rare recordings, the live bootlegs & his new book "Set The Night On Fire". Get Robby's book "Set The Night On Fire" here. 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

Oct 4, 2021 • 52min
Ep305: Dale Crover - Melvins Records, Recordings, Collectibles and more
My hero Dale Crover of Melvins barely tolerates me as I ask him stupid nerdy questions about records, rare recordings, Melvins collectables, Kurt Cobain, the new Melvins album "5 Legged Dog" and more. Get Melvins "Five Legged Dog" digital or 4 LP set here. 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