The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
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!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 530
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Ep516: Punk Cinema with Kevin Smith & Josh Roush
Kevin Smith and Josh Roush discuss punk cinema and share how the DIY ethos of punk rock influenced both their filmmaking careers and their lifelong love of music and vinyl records.
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Ep515: Greg Norton - Hüsker Dü's Miracle Year & more
Hüsker Dü & UltraBomb bassist Greg Norton discusses the Miracle Year of 1985, vinyl rarities, the archive fire, Reflex records, the making of Zen Arcade, the Punk Rock Museum and more
Ep514: Waylon's Lost Tapes - Shooter Continues the Jennings Legacy
Shooter Jennings reveals the story of hundreds of unreleased recordings his father Waylon made between 1974-1984, including stunning covers now being released as "Songbird" - plus more musical storie…
Ep513: Finally, a Davey Lane Interview
Australian guitarist Davey Lane discusses his new album 'Finally, a Party Record', joining You Am I at 18, meeting Paul McCartney & nerding out on vinyl!
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Ep512: The Collectable Records of Elvis Presley
Lifelong Elvis collector Ian McQuillan discusses the rarest records of Elvis Presley - from Sun Records worth $10,000+, international rarities, even shares insider tips for spotting counterfeits, and…
Ep511: Nick Aguilar - Record Collector
Nick Aguilar of Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Slaughterhouse is a vinyl maniac! Today we discuss his collection, his obsession, the rarities and a life of music & record collecting.
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Ep510: Matt Pinfield - Record Collector
Obsessive vinyl collector and radio & MTV legend Matt Pinfield discusses his music collection, holy grails, music industry stories, his recent health scares and sharing stories at the Punk Rock Museu…
Ep509: Gibby Haynes of Butthole Surfers
Gibby Haynes discusses his upcoming EU/UK tour, the completed Butthole Surfers documentary, early punk memories, near-death stage experiences, vinyl reissues and lots more.
T…
Ep508: Forming The Germs - Chris Ashford of What Records
Chris Ashford of What Records? discusses releasing the first LA punk single "Forming" by the Germs, rarities, tapes, memories of Darby Crash and early punk scene stories.
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- Chris Ashfo…
Ep507: Milo Re-Enrolls in College - Descendents Reclaim Their Legacy
Descendents have reclaimed their music catalog with pre-orders of 'Milo Goes To College' starting today - Bill and Milo give us updates on ALL, FLAG, new music and more.
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- "Milo Goes t…
Ep506: Craig Ferguson - Comedian, Actor, TV Host & Music Fanatic
Comedian, Actor, Author Craig Ferguson discusses his early punk days, making music and comedy records, avoiding David Bowie and many musical moments that influenced his path.
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- Discuss…
Ep500: Ed Colver - The Eye of LA Punk - Crackpot Record Collector
Ed Colver discusses his iconic punk rock photography career, including shooting legendary album covers like Black Flag's "Damaged" and Circle Jerks' "Group Sex," as well as his passion for collecting…
Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector
Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset.
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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more
Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's reviv…
Ep500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History
Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind ico…
Ep500: Billy Corgan - Record Collector
Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, …
Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan
Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs sho…
Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira
SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcende…
ep497: mclusky is still here with andrew falkous
andrew "falco" falkous discusses the reformation of his band mclusky after a nearly 20-year hiatus, their upcoming album on ipecac recordings, the rare catalogue of vinyl releases and more!
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