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

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Aug 7, 2023 • 1h

Ep407: The Rebirth of Forbidden with Craig Locicero

Bay Area thrash legend Craig Locicero returns with many tales of record collecting and the rebirth of Forbidden. Topics include: Craig's vinyl collection is growing There's no pit at a Porcupine Tree show The Locicero family record collection Record shops Craig enjoys Rediscovering Beatles, Genesis, What albums annoy your wife? Revisiting Rush and Iron Maiden on vinyl The sound of vinyl crackle is comforting Does the collectability of records matter? Does Craig do boxsets? Craig loves Amyl & the Sniffers & King Gizzard Discussing bands – The Chats, Cosmic Psychos, PigsX7, IDLES, Slift, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, C.O.F.F.I.N., These New South Whales, Private Function, Neptune Power Federation Reforming/rebirthing "Forbidden" Getting the approval of Russ Anderson for reviving Forbidden Working with Norman Skinner on vocals Receiving offer for the Alcatraz Festival Filling in for Anthrax Writing for a new Forbidden album Future Forbidden reissues on vinyl Band members and songwriting credits What's happening with "Dress The Dead"? Joining and playing on "The Boneless Ones" LP / vinyl Interview wrap up Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Jul 24, 2023 • 40min

Ep406: Kevin Rowland of Dexys

Kevin Rowland of Dexys shares stories of his early days with records, "The Killjoys" single, forming "Dexy's Midnight Runners", the making of "Geno", "Come On Eileen", his new LP "The Feminine Divine" and more. Topics include: Kevin doesn't have a record player Buying records as a kid Elvis & The Beatles were a big influence Joining his brother's cover band Discovering punk, forming "The Killjoys" Making the 7" single "Johnny Won't Get To Heaven" Kevin and band still haven't seen a penny for that record Disintegrating "The Killjoys", forming "Dexy's Midnight Runners" Alternative names for "Dexy's Midnight Runners" Involvement with Bernard Rhodes 2 single deal Oddball records via EMI The story of "Dance Stance" single and mix Multiple mixes of "Geno", switching to the band favoured mix Recognizing the popularity of "Geno" Parlophone missed the option making Dexy's free to move labels The pressure going into "Too-Rye-Ay" Memories of the making of "Come On Eileen" Recent remix of "Too Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded)" Remastering of "Don't Stand Me Down" Dexy's appearance on "The Young Ones" Recent burst of Dexys in recent years The new album "The Feminine Divine" is a personal album Kevin's journey and revisiting learnings from his youth Some people aren't comfortable with the evolution of Dexys Kevin has always bucked trends in the music industry Interview wrap up Extended, High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Jul 17, 2023 • 42min

Ep405: Jody Stephens - Big Star, Those Pretty Wrongs

Jody Stephens shares memories of Big Star, vinyl & cover art for "#1 Record", "Radio City", "Third", Chris Bell & the master tapes, rare records, the upcoming Australian tour for "Those Pretty Wrongs" and more! Topics include: Jody has never been good with vinyl "Those Pretty Wrongs" are coming to Australia Continuing to use Ardent Studios The Ardent logo and label design introduced with the Big Star debut What happened to the neon star from Big Star album cover? The cover photo from Big Star's "Radio City" album Big Star "Third" multiple album covers Finding a new label for Big Star "Third" Will vinyl be on the merch table for "Those Pretty Wrongs" Australia shows? Pressing 250 Big Star "Third" records to find a new label PVC Records release of Big Star "Third" An aborted single of "The Ballad of El Goodo" Rare Big Star records – Brazil EP Mislabelled Big Star singles Test pressings of "#1 Record" would have been handled by Chris Bell The care and attention for cutting Big Star records Inscription in the "#1 Record" runout groove 1st pressings of "#1 Record" had a poster Why was "O My Soul" in mono? Was Chris still working on songs for "Radio City"? Chris destroyed the Big Star multitrack tapes – "The India Song" multitrack may have survived Chris Bell's motivation for destroying the tapes Was Chris Bell aware of the building legend of Big Star before his death? Jody spoke to Chris about a Big Star reunion prior to his passing Memories of Big Star live shows in early 70s Live recordings of Big Star – Rock Writers Convention How does Jody look back at the Big Star years? Developing songs / material for "Those Pretty Wrongs" Chris Stamey is still involved in Jody's music Jody's memories of playing in Australia Interview wrap up See "Those Pretty Wrongs" in Australia, tickets & details are here. High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8
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Jul 10, 2023 • 48min

Ep404: Rediscovering Steely Dan's Lost Song

After an accidental erasure in 1979, the song "The Second Arrangement" took on mythic status for fans of Steely Dan. Now a near complete version has turned up on a worktape belonging to engineer Roger Nichols. Today we talk to Cimcie Nichols, Roger's daughter, about this incredible rediscovery and lots more about the work of her father. Topics include: Digging through her father's tapes The story of "The Second Arrangement" Steely Dan attempted to remake "The Second Arrangement" Reacting to the picture of the tape on Facebook Did Roger know the interest in "The Second Arrangement"? The day of the track deletion Working w Steely Dan team after finding the tape The cassette was from the night before of the deletion Roger Nichols clip 1: Driving Lacquer master to Santa Maria Did you find many records amongst her dad's possessions? Roger Nichols clip 2: Getting rid of the clicks and pops There are some records but most are now gone Then a DAT was found! What was on the DAT? There's a series of backups and versions are unclear Will there ever be an official release of "The Second Arrangement"? Is Donald Fagan aware of the recent news? Sorting through the tapes for a Roger Nichols' archive Gary Katz Clip: Mustard on the master tape Roger and Frank Zappa were high school friends Roger's knowledge of physics gave him a huge advantage as a sound technician Ensuring pressing plants had access to high quality source material Roger Nichols Clip 3: Master tape mixups on "The Nightfly" Interview wrap up Extended, high-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Jul 3, 2023 • 57min

Ep403 : The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton and JD Andrew

JD Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton of The Boxmasters join us to talk music, records, making era-themed albums, memories of Captain Beefheart, writing songs on Frank Zappa's couch, playing the Grand Ole Opry & more! Topics include: The Boxmasters history with vinyl records Favourite record stores Working with and fixing 8 track tapes The Boxmasters enjoy the vinyl format Making era-themed albums – '66 and '69 Making albums, not really thinking about singles Billy Bob's early records – 1st album Discovering the Columbia Record club Formative records – British Invasion Allman Brothers Live at Filmore East – album cover Original Jim Marshall cover photo and story When Billy Bob discovered Frank Zappa Frank's couch is in The Boxmasters' studio Memories of Captain Beefheart Billy Bob's history with punk rock AJ's musical heritage / The Chipmunks AJ's memories of studio mentors The Boxmasters playing at the Grand Ole Opry The magic on Frank Zappa's couch Interview wrap up Get vinyl and live tickets for The Boxmasters here. Extended, high-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 12min

Ep402: Memories of Mr Bungle with Bär and Danny

Bär McKinnon and Danny Heifetz recount many tales of their time in Mr Bungle, the rare recordings, vinyl pressings and band folklore, as well as their new project UMLAUT, new music and the future of playing together again. Topics include: Moving to Australia Mr Bungle bubble-bath promotion Joining Mr Bungle before "OU818" Outtakes from the debut album "Improv at the Bomb Factory" NFT Bass part for "Dead Goon" Setlist creation for live shows Approach to cover songs Early songs dropping off the setlist Demos for "Disco Volante" Mr Bungle & Warner Brothers Danny starts managing the band "The Secret Song" hidden vinyl groove Bernie Grundman speaks about Mr Bungle The Disco Volante Platypus 7" Any outtakes from the "California" sessions? Sessions of cover songs – tapes found Demos for "California" Finding time to make "California" Learning Mr Bungle was dissolving Legacy of Mr Bungle and the 3 early albums SMPTE issues while completing "Disco Volante" Learning of the 2019 Mr Bungle reunion Playing together again in Umlaut The new Umlaut song "Every Time" New album in the works / Upcoming shows Umlaut vinyl in the works Interview wrap up Listen to new Umlaut track here Extended, high-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Jun 19, 2023 • 52min

Ep401: The Residents pREServed with Homer Flynn

Homer Flynn, President of The Cryptic Corporation, discusses the rare records of The Residents, the archive of Ralph Records, limited vinyl pressings, boxsets, the latest pREServed editions and much more! Topics include: Interview intro Comparing pREServed editions to original boxset ideas Third Reich and Roll boxset What's in the Ralph Records archive Spare boxes of Residents releases Anything missing from the recorded works? "Santa Dog" original recordings and tapes The story of the WB Album –status of original package Early tapes that were stolen from the Cryptic Corporation Hardy Fox's 'concentrates' The concept and story of Santa Dog The challenge of the Santa Dog package Mailing records and Nixon refused 100 records lost and recovered Handmade boxes for remaining "Santa Dog"s Recognizing the collectability of Residents records How the Residents benefitted from Punk and New Wave Creating The Beatles parody for "Meet The Residents" Dick Clark's response to "Third Reich and Roll" Different pressings of "Third Reich and Roll" The power of limiting production units "Eskimo" vinyl with white fur on label Will we see anything else from Vileness Fats? Digitizing and right securing for older recordings The Residents UBS – Ultimate Box Set & Mystery Box Artists dropping by Grove Street, contributing to recordings Touring challenges New music is on its way – working title revealed Interview wrap up Order The Residents pREServed editions of Eskimo, Commercial Album and more here. Extended, high-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 2min

Ep400: Marc Maron - Record Collector

Comedian, actor, podcast pioneer and my hero Marc Maron joins us to talk record collecting, music, rare records, vinyl shopping and more. Topics include: Marc doesn't feel he's a record nerd Thoughts on Mobile Fidelity records Marc compares some records side by side Various labels Marc follows Light in the Attic, Numero Group, Resonance Records Marc's local shops - Permanent Records in LA, Gimme Gimme Records How does Marc shop for records How are his records organized? Records that Marc buys multiple times over First pressings don't matter Modern Remixes: Pink Floyd Animals 2018 Remix, Beatles Abbey Road, etc Boxsets, booklets, outtakes and ephemera Jimi Hendrix – Songs for Groovy Children What's the most Marc ever paid for a record? Records he was sent recently Marc still has some high school records Formative records of Marc's youth When Marc discovered Zappa Collecting Krautrock McIntosh amp from the Maron TV show Gear talk Collectability of Marc's vinyl releases Fitting a comedy routine on a record release package Marc's history with releasing comedy records The WTF Live in the Garage record Opinions on black, coloured splatter vinyl? Discussing blues records & guitarists Modern music Earthless / OFF! John Lee Hooker – Serve You Right to Suffer Interview wrap up Marc does his thing on Twitter, Instagram and WTF Pod Video, Extended, high-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Jun 8, 2023 • 42min

Ep399: Tommy Prine - This Far South

Tommy Prine, son of singer songwriter John Prine, was raised around music and has forged his own artistic path for his new LP "This Far South". Topics include: Discovering Tommy would be an artist Was Tommy always playing guitar? Tommy's teenage rebellion Sharing music with his parents John Prine's music collection What was the music listening routine in the house? Tommy's first record / Discovering Outkast Tommy brought some records – Tyler Childers "Live on Red Barn Radio"- Al Green's Greatest Hits – A Tribe Called Quest "Midnight Marauders" – Marvin Gaye "You're The Man" How does a Tommy Prine song come together? Writing is like therapy Did Tommy's father hear his songs? Parents reaction to Tommy becoming an artist Tommy's influences in the album "This Far South" Is Tommy already writing the follow-up record? The story of "Cash Carter Hill" Touring and promotional plans Interview wrap up Tommy Prine vinyl and tour dates available here High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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
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Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 10min

Ep398: Ray & Blackie of The Hard-Ons

Ray Ahn and Peter Black of Australian punk band The Hard-Ons discuss the early days of the band, the records, the band name, career choices, music catalogue, artistic evolution, the new LP "Ripper 23" and more. Topics include: Ray's record room Record shopping, Miles Davis Ray's early history with music/vinyl The Hard-Ons love vinyl, large album cover art Blackie always thinks like an album The 1st records Ray and Blackie bonded over Record shopping around Sydney as youths Discovering Australian punk The Sex Pistols taught Blackie he can start a band Ray joins the band History of the name "The Hard-Ons" Benefits & challenges of the band name "The Hard-Ons" Making the "Surfin' On My Face" EP Being approached by Virgin Records Conversations with Epitaph records Ownership of The Hard-Ons catalogue The complexities to self-release music & back catalogue "Ripper 23" cover art The Hard-Ons continuing to evolve Shifting members and the future with Tim Rogers Parallel project of Nunchukka Superfly Multiple bands make a musician better The Hard-Ons Doublethink records single Ordering vinyl for "Ripper 23" Interview wrap up Order The Hard-Ons "Ripper 23" on vinyl here! Extended, high-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: 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

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