The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Bad Brains are one of the most influential bands in history. Founder Darryl Jenifer shares some stories, clarifies the myths, discusses the rare records and legacy of Bad Brains, plus the upcoming catalogue vinyl reissues. 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.

Steven Wilson recently created an Ultra Deluxe one-of-a-kind boxset to be sold for £10,000. Alan Lastufka bought the boxset and put in motion an amazing journey of reveals, creativity and extension of the universe created by Steven Wilson. Hear both their stories today. 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.

There were 10s of thousands of underground singles from the 1970s made in small numbers and have almost entirely disappeared from history. Lance Barresi of LA's Permanent Records and Daniel Hall of Riding Easy Records scour these forgotten singles, curate and reissue them as the Brown Acid compilation series. Today Lance and Daniel discuss their story, the process of compiling these amazing compilations and share a track from the upcoming Brown Acid Trip No12. 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.

After starting Independent Project Records as a University project, Bruce Licher, leveraging his music, design and letterpress background, grew the label into a highly influential artistic destination for post-punk and alternative musicians. Today Bruce shares the history of the label, the special pressings, the challenges incurred and the future of the relaunch of IPR. 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.

Brokering Beatles rarities is big business and Andrew Milton of Parlogram Auctions has expertly represented many of the top vinyl collectibles. Today he shares his thoughts on the Beatles vinyl collectable market as well as anecdotes of his career in representing recorded collectables of the fab four. 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.

The Dead Daisies radiate the spirit of rock and roll and their new LP "Holy Ground" takes the magic to the next level. Vocalist, bass player Glenn Hughes joins us to talk about the new LP, keeping his voice tip-top and some of the rare records of his career. 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.

The rise of Australian shed-rock trio The Chats is a phenomenal story and their new LP “High Risk Behaviour” is universally hailed as one of the best releases of the year. Today founder Eamon Sandwith talks band history, career inflection points, garnering famous fans, collectable vinyl and next steps for the Queensland group. 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.

XTC is one of the greatest bands of the 20th century and their music continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. Founder, singer, songwriter Andy Partridge joins us to discuss the early days, the records, the vinyl, the artwork, the master tapes, the remasters and more. 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.

As a guitarist, composer and long-time collaborator with Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye has a record collection compiled from a lifetime of travel and seeking out new and interesting music. Today Lenny shares all about his record collection, tells tales of the rare records of his career, discusses the genesis of the "Nuggets" compilation and much more. TOPICS INCLUDE: Lenny's location (Pennsylvania) vs. Nate's (Sydney, Australia) Australia's strict COVID quarantine requirements for visitors Record stores as part of Lenny's travel itinerary His habit of smoking joints before browsing record stores Record collecting as Lenny's equivalent to others' golf game Supporting independent record stores through purchases Lenny's routine when entering a record store Started collecting records at age 12 in 1958 His first records purchased (Sheb Wooley, Conway Twitty) Saving lunch money in high school for record purchases Early interest in group harmony/doo-wop records Traveling to Newark for record shopping Seeing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan changed his direction First guitar experiences and early folk music interest First recording as "Link Cromwell" with "Crazy Like a Fox" Working at Village Oldies record store for five years Jack Holzman at Elektra hiring Lenny as talent scout Origin story of the influential "Nuggets" compilation Kaye's attempt to get Elektra to keep The Stooges Nuggets' longevity and influence on future musicians First Patti Smith single funded by Robert Mapplethorpe Self-pressing and distributing "Hey Joe/Piss Factory" Long-lasting musical partnership with Patti Smith Lenny's substantial record collection (approximately 6,000 records) Organization system for his record collection View on first pressings vs. reissues Record collection disasters (water damage, floods) No specific "holy grail" record he's pursuing Records most precious to him (Patti Smith records) DJing with selections from his collection Records from artist friends who have passed away Australian music scene (Scientists, Radio Birdman) Music's ability to transcend national boundaries Missing live performance during pandemic Plans to return to Australia when possible 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. Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8

Fortune Records was a musical powerhouse in 1960s Detroit, however the label remains a mystery to many. Today Michael Hurtt, co-author of "Mind Over Matter: The Myths & Mysteries of Detroit's Fortune Records" talks about the label, the rise, the records, the fall and the legacy of this highly influential record label. 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.