

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 29, 2017 • 15min
Ishan Cooper / Coop Deville Presents Bat Funk Crazy in 3D - The Vinyl Artist Series
Ishan Cooper / Coop Deville presents Bat Funk Crazy in 3D! Killer funk featuring guest appearances by George Clinton, Angelo Moore, Kokane & more! Ltd Edition 180gm Coloured 12" Vinyl w/Free Download. High gloss finish featuring artwork by Lepus Luna. Ltd Edition Vinyl Stickers. Premium quality for those that want their funk uncut!!! Includes unlimited streaming of Coop DeVille presents Bat Funk Crazy... In 3D!!! via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

May 22, 2017 • 1h 16min
Ep081: The Solid State of Jonathan Coulton
Jonathan Coulton is scary talented. He wouldn't admit that, he's too much of a nice guy. So nice he never corrected me on mispronouncing his name. This week we talk to Jonathan about his incredible career, creativity, his methods and his new LP 'Solid State' which is (hurray!) on vinyl! Plus we play a track from the new LP. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

May 16, 2017 • 46min
Ep080: The Queen Archive w Greg Brooks Pt 2
Greg Brooks has a dream job; managing the Queen archive and helping guide the legacy of one of the world's most beloved rock bands. Today we interview him on The Vinyl Guide and hear about the items from the band's personal collections, the most valuable and memorable items in the archive, the future plans for the archive and more. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

May 15, 2017 • 1h 2min
Ep079: The Queen Archive w Greg Brooks Pt 1
Greg Brooks has a dream job; managing the Queen archive and helping guide the legacy of one of the world's most beloved rock bands. Today we interview him on The Vinyl Guide and hear how he landed the role, items in the archive, handwritten memos and personal items he's unexpectedly found and more. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

May 8, 2017 • 1h 14min
Ep078: A Band Called Death & Record Mystery Pack
Death from Detroit cut just one record in 1976 and was forgotten about until their rediscovery in 2009 and the tornado of success and opportunities afterward. We caught up with the band just before their set at the Coachella Festival to talk past, present and future, and share a new song "Cease Fire" available on 45 at DeathFromDetroit.com. Plus we receive a "Record Mystery Pack" from Creme Tangerine Records in Costa Mesa, California. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

May 1, 2017 • 1h 10min
Ep077: Brant Bjork - Kyuss, Fu Manchu & Beyond
Brant Bjork was a teenager playing parties in Southern California's Palm Desert Scene when his band Kyuss exploded onto the scene. After several landmark LPs they disbanded and Brant wandered the desert to find his unique space. Today he joins us to share that journey, his scars, his wisdom and a track from his new LP "Tao of the Devil", available from BrantBjork.net. Plus we talk RSD2017 and the new Robert Johnson Centennial Collection audio improvements. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 24, 2017 • 1h 3min
Ep076: Steve Hackett from Genesis to The Night Siren
Steve Hackett placed an ad in a local paper and was hired into Genesis, who then went on to make music history. This progressive rock legend joins us on The Vinyl Guide to tell tales of the day, shares perspective on the world of now and plays a track from his new album "The Night Siren", available at HackettSongs.com. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 12, 2017 • 38min
Ep075: The Death & Burial of Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson's death is surrounded with speculation and mystery however blues historian Gayle Dean Wardlow shares the facts around this part of music history. Plus we play a track from the Hayes McMullan album "Everyday Seem Like Murder Here". 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 10, 2017 • 1h 6min
Ep074: Delta Blues Historian Gayle Dean Wardlow
Gayle Dean Wardlow started a record collection in the 1960s by knocking on doors in the deep south but soon he was also collecting stories and facts about the blues musicians he loved, including Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Willie Brown & more. Today we talk to Mr Wardlow about these musicians and their wild stories plus we discuss a rarely known bluesman Hayes McMullan who's material has just only just been released. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 3, 2017 • 1h 12min
Ep073: CJ Ramone - American Beauty
CJ Ramone grew up tough, joined the Ramones and got a a whole lot tougher. CJ shares memories of the band, his time with Joey and Johnny and brings us up to speed with his new album 'American Beauty', complete with a new track for The Vinyl Guide audience. 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. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube