

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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Apr 5, 2016 • 39min
Ep026: The Jazz Scene & Norman Granz, Ask the Vinyl Doctor and Cliff Notes on Sun Ra & John Cage
This week we tell the story of Jazz pioneer Norman Granz, founder of Verve Records, Jazz at the Philharmonic and a rare record set he produced called "The Jazz Scene". Plus we discuss Sun Ra, John Cage and a new record release on Sundazed Music, as well as asking the vinyl doctor about manual and automatic turntables. 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. http://www.thevinylguide.com http://facebook.com/vinylguide https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Mar 29, 2016 • 48min
Ep025: Sundazed Music's Jay Millar, Vinyl in the News & Podcast Sponsorship Manifesto
Sundazed Music is a great reissue label and record dude Jay Millar discusses how the company goes about putting together reissues as well as some of the cool upcoming releases on the new Modern Harmonic record label, including Sun Ra, John Cage and others. We also review some vinyl news stories and discuss how we'll go about sponsorships of The Vinyl Guide.
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.
http://www.thevinylguide.com
http://facebook.com/vinylguide
https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Mar 21, 2016 • 44min
Ep024: Voyager Golden Records, Gimme Gimme Records, Hello Henry Rollins & Goodbye Keith Emerson
The story of the 'Golden Records' that contain sounds, images and greetings from the Earth, that were blasted into space as part of NASA's Voyager space program. We also talk to Dan Cook of Gimme Gimme Records in Los Angeles California, as well as discuss the passing of Keith Emerson of ELP. Great band....oh yeah and Henry Rollins sent me an email! 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. http://www.thevinylguide.com http://facebook.com/vinylguide https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Mar 14, 2016 • 1h 39min
Ep023: Dead Kennedys Fresh Fruit w Klaus Flouride Interview, RSD 2016 list & Goodbye George Martin
Dead Kennedys debut LP "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables" is still a high-water mark in the history of American hardcore punk, today we discuss the LP, the various pressings and the history with DK bassist Klaus Flouride! Plus Record Store Day is coming on April 16, we talk about the release list. Also George Martin, uber producer of The Beatles, has passed and we say a short goodbye. 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. http://www.thevinylguide.com http://facebook.com/vinylguide https://instagram.com/vinylguide

Mar 7, 2016 • 44min
Ep022: Beatles Acetate For Sale, Permanent Records in Highland Park California
A newly discovered Beatles one-off acetate is up for auction, we tell the history of that, also we visit Permanent Records in Highland Park in Los Angeles, discuss the Prince 'Piano & a Microphone' tour and other vinyl discussion.
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.
http://www.thevinylguide.com
http://facebook.com/vinylguide
https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Feb 29, 2016 • 49min
Ep021: Record Cleaners under $100, Singapore Vinyl Shops & Expensive Audiophile Equipment
We are in Singapore and checking out the local music shop scene including 2 great record shops Vinylucky & For The Record, as well as test driving some high end audio gear that we can't afford (check Facebook.com/VinylGuide for videos of this). Also we review two excellent entries into the record cleaning market Groovewasher and VinylVac.
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.
http://www.thevinylguide.com
http://facebook.com/vinylguide
https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Feb 18, 2016 • 44min
Ep020: Bootleg Records Special Part 2: Mike the Mic, Stephen Coates & X-Ray Audio
Stephen Coates, a musician and author, dives into the captivating world of bootleg recordings. He shares the remarkable story of Mike Millard, a 70s bootlegger who recorded legendary concerts. The discussion reveals how music lovers in the Soviet Union turned to X-ray film to preserve forbidden tunes, defying harsh censorship. Coates highlights the sacrifices made for music under oppressive regimes and paints a vivid picture of the underground culture that flourished despite adversity. Unearth the hidden treasures of music history with tales of resilience and creativity!

Feb 16, 2016 • 30min
Ep019: Bootleg Records Special Part 1: History of Boots & Bob Dylan & The Great White Wonder
The 1st of our 2 part series on bootleg records; we discuss events that led up to the creation of the bootleg industry, the story behind the first widely distributed bootleg Bob Dylan's "The Great White Wonder" and The Rolling Stones "LiveR Than You'll Ever Be", some of the personalities, including Frank Zappa, that either participated or were forced to deal with part of the bootleg story and tips for vinyl collectors interested in adding some boots to their already crowded record shelves.
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.
http://www.thevinylguide.com
http://facebook.com/vinylguide
https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Feb 9, 2016 • 44min
Ep018: My Rarest Records, How to Ship Vinyl & Cream Tangerine in Costa Mesa California
This week I’m going to give away some records so share the Vinyl Guide with your friends and I may just reach out to you to send you some good stuff! This week I also chat with Parker Macy of Crème Tangerine Records of Costa Mesa California near Los Angeles, share record shipping tips and talk about some of the jewels in my vinyl collection.
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.
http://www.thevinylguide.com
http://facebook.com/vinylguide
https://instagram.com/vinylguide/

Feb 2, 2016 • 52min
Ep017: The Record Store Book, David Bowie's Top 25 Albums & Florence Foster Jenkins
Nate talks to Mike Spitz and Rebecca Villaneda, authors of "The Record Store Book: Fifty of Southern California's Most Iconic and Legendary Record Stores" as well as discussing the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a singing sensation that was popular for all the wrong reasons.
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.
http://www.thevinylguide.com
http://facebook.com/vinylguide
https://instagram.com/vinylguide/