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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Jun 3, 2020 • 50min
Ep226: Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven
El Ten Eleven recently announced an ambitious 3 LP album "Tautology", a mammoth undertaking and compelling next step for a band whose history has been about innovation, rising to challenges and producing extraordinarily captivating music. 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 26, 2020 • 49min
Ep225: John Doe of X - From Los Angeles to Alphabetland
John Doe and X recently surprised the world with their new album "Alphabetland". Today we hear the story of that record and the path that led us here through late 70s Los Angeles, Dangerhouse records, the wisdom of Ray Manzerek, Slash Records 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.
May 21, 2020 • 48min
Ep224: Ron Carter - A Life In Jazz
Renown Jazz legend Ron Carter shares his history, playing in the New York jazz clubs, working with the legendary Jazz record labels, recording sessions with Rudy Van Gelder, being unexpectedly sampled, looking back and looking forward. 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 18, 2020 • 60min
Ep223: Mike Watt - The Saint of San Pedro
Minutemen, New Alliance, fIREHOSE founder and LA Punk legend Mike Watt has lived a life of music and stayed true to his roots. Today he discusses the early days of the Minutemen, SST Records, New Alliance records, his decade of playing with Iggy & The Stooges, his recent project Fitted & 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.
May 13, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ep222: The Story of the Beatles Butcher Cover
On June 10, 1966, Capitol Records launched "Operation Retrieve", meant to recall nearly 250,000 vinyl records from across the USA. The record was The Beatles' "Yesterday & Today", a record now known as the "Butcher Cover", and highly desired by record collectors around the world. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer tells the tale of the album and aftermath of the recall. 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 9, 2020 • 59min
Ep221: Van Halen Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records with Mike Kassis
Van Halen is one of the most important American rock bands in history. Today we talk through some of the most desired vinyl collectibles with Michael Kassis, author of "Underground Van Halen Vinyl" and discuss the white wales of the Van Halen and vinyl collecting community. 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 5, 2020 • 60min
Ep220: Tom Hazelmyer - Amphetamine Reptile Records
Tom Hazelmyer started Amphetamine Reptile to release his own music, however he soon learned the craft and art of vinyl was what he really loved. Today Tom shares the AmRep story through the history of their vinyl records and discusses how he continues today as a boutique label that caters to art fans and vinyl collectors. 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 28, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep219: Matt Cameron - Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and more
Matt Cameron has worked hard at his craft and the reward has been an amazing life of adventures and music with Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and more. We explore Matt's musical history, his personal drive, the stories behind the vinyl and beyond. 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 23, 2020 • 49min
Ep218: Jared Blum - Conceptual Artist, Experimental Musician
Jared Blum is a conceptual artist who features in the "Talking Book" project with Billy Gould and Dominic Cramp. Today Jared takes us through the creative process of how the approaches his unique blend of experimental music. 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, 2020 • 48min
Ep217: Billy Gould of Faith No More, Talking Book
Billy Gould has always charted an unconventional direction. Today he shares about his vinyl history, his label Koolarrow Records and his experimental project "Talking Book" whose new LP is getting the vinyl treatment in limited numbers. 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.
