Putting the COMMUNITY Back in the Vinyl Community
Listen to vinyl? So do we (a lot). We are members of the Vinyl Community ("VC") and we share our love of analog on YouTube, Instagram, and places in between. This consortium of content creators is pleased to offer this podcast channel as a gateway to take these conversations - wherever they may go - on the go, to listen on your favorite podcast platform. If you love music + record talk, you are in the right place. Dust off that turntable, cue the lever, and listen to a litany of podcast contributors now!
Episodes
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
Buddies, you know how important quality and good sounding vinyl are to record collectors everywhere. Today on the pod I speak with Jeff Betten, founder of Hellbender Vinyl in Pittsburgh, PA who gives us a peak behind the curtain of their facility. Open for just under two years now, Hellbender has quickly developed a reputation for quality and creative solutions. As Jeff says "if you can dream it up, we can make it happen". Here Jeff shares the origins of Hellbender, and how an ambitious idea turned into a business plan, and then a full-fledged pressing plant in a town synonymous with building and making things. That local DNA isn't lost on them, including their mission statement: "Hellbent on quality. Hellbent on service. One of America's most trusted vinyl record pressing plants".
Jeff is a musician himself and has been part of the Pittsburgh music scene for a bit, including time spent at a couple labels in the city. From large runs for household names acts, to smaller orders for indie bands just breaking in, Hellbender serves artists and their fans alike by creating great vinyl to share with the world. Learn all about this business and what their future holds here only on Vinyl Community Podcasts!
For more on Hellbender Vinyl:
https://www.instagram.com/hellbendervinyl
https://www.facebook.com/HellbenderVinyl
For more on host Concert Buddie:
https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie
For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).
Save 10% using the code(s) below:
VCP10
https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca
3 days ago
3 days ago
Ever had a terrible experience with an online record buyer? A guy (or gal) that was simply the WORST to deal with? Put on a warm fire, sit back in a good chair, pour a beverage of choice and listen as Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency) shares a tale following the latest SURFACE NOISE (A-Side) that would irritate any person trying to sell records. Following some discussion on the latest Rhino Hi-Fi release of The Stooges (self titled debut), another crack in the case is made when it's discovered that the buyer has now listed his own copy of Arnaldo's record for sale on his Discogs store. Is it a "switcheroo" scenario? Is there flim-flam afoot? Only you can solve a mystery, and a mystery we have on our hands during the latest FREESTYLE here on Vinyl Community Podcasts!
For more on Concert Buddie:
https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie
For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):
https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency
For more on Jason Roxas:
https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas
For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:
https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn
https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com
For more on guest Josh Norrid (Hi-Fidelity Records):
https://hi-fidelityrecords.com
https://www.youtube.com/@hi-fidelityrecords
For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).
Save 10% using the code(s) below:
VCP10
https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca
6 days ago
6 days ago
Are labels going above & beyond to squeeze every drop out of our wallets? We welcome Josh Norrid - Owner/Operator of Hi-Fidelity Records as our panel discusses two new entries into the vinyl subscription battlegrounds - Verve and Blue Note - what that means for other competitors in this space, and do they plan on trying them out. That and a new segment: "All Day" or "No Way" related to several topics in the vinyl collecting space. All this and more ONLY on SURFACE NOISE (A-Side Edition)!
For more on Concert Buddie:
https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie
For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):
https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency
For more on Jason Roxas:
https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas
For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:
https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn
https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com
For more on guest Josh Norrid (Hi-Fidelity Records):
https://hi-fidelityrecords.com
https://www.youtube.com/@hi-fidelityrecords
For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
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Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst).
Save 10% using the code(s) below:
VCP10
https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca
7 days ago
7 days ago
Get ready for an EPIC session exploring the heart and soul of jazz guitar and bass! In this podcast, we’re diving into the lives and sounds of ten legendary players who have redefined jazz and inspired musicians across the globe. From smooth grooves to jaw-dropping solos, these trailblazers have left a permanent mark on music history and continue to shape how we hear and feel jazz. Don’t miss this deep dive into jazz’s finest strings!
🌟 What to Expect: Engaging discussions about each musician's unique style and contributions to jazz.
🎶 Tune in, participate, and let the music play!
For more on host Jason (Spinz Vinyl):
https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl
For more on co-host Chris Chach:
https://www.instagram.com/cchach
For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Beach Blanket Fort Bingo | THE COWSILLS: An EXCLUSIVE Interview!
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
For a SPECIAL PRESENTATION on Vinyl Community Podcasts, the illustrious Stephen Schnee, The CD Junkie shares an episode of Beach Blanket Fort Bingo where he is joined by co-host Ronnie Barnett and The Waxed (Rob) for an interview with Bob, John, Paul, and Susan Cowsill about the reissue of their classic 1998 album GLOBAL on Omnivore Recordings. The album has been digitally remastered and expanded with three bonus tracks! Available November 8, 2024!
GLOBAL has been restored and remastered by multiple Grammy-winner Michael Graves and features Bob, John, Paul, and Susan Cowsill, along with Robby Scharf, on bass. The Cowsills are joined by guests Vicki Peterson (The Bangles, Continental Drifters), Berton Averre (The Knack), Peter Holsapple (The dB’s, Continental Drifters), John Stamos, and members of the extended Cowsills family.
Enjoy the show!
For more on Stephen Schnee, The CD Junkie:
https://www.youtube.com/@StephenSchnee
For more on The Waxed (Rob):
https://www.youtube.com/@theboomerscalper
For more on The Cowsills:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cowsillband
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CowsillFan
For more on Omnivore Recordings:
https://omnivorerecordings.com
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For more on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Surface Noise | Freestyle (B-Side Edition)
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Too much to handle on a lone SURFACE NOISE podcast, our daring vinylists open up on the FREESTYLE discussing The Cure's latest release "Songs of a Lost World" and the multiple variants (and mastering alternatives) that came out on release day. The trials and tribulations of tracking down this coveted release - the band's first new album in 16 years - are chronicled in full by a couple panelists. Later, the full dais shares pickups of late, including their WFMU grabs and MORE - right here on the FREESTYLE courtesy of SURFACE NOISE!
For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):
https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl
For more on Jason Roxas:
https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas
For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):
https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency
For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:
https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn
https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com
For more on newcomer Chris Chach:
https://www.instagram.com/cchach
For more on Dawson (Rampage Video):
https://www.youtube.com/@RampageVideo
For more on Concert Buddie:
https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/concertbuddie
For more on Wyoming Dave:
https://www.youtube.com/@WyomingDave
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For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Brace yourself for another exciting episode of Surface Noise!
🔍 What's in Store:
WFMU Record Fair 2024. What did some of our dais bring home from New York last weekend? We'll discuss our pickups! We will take a deep dive into our strategies for tackling this mammoth of a record fair. How do we budget, hunt, and come home with a grail?? It's all here! Once you've snagged that grail and get it home, what's next? Let's explore that as well.
💬 Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! Let's get the conversation going! 🎁 Don't Miss Out: Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Surface Noise. We're all about celebrating vinyl and sharing the love for great music with our community on YouTube, this podcast, and social media platforms everywhere.
🔗 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram for more updates, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes action!
For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):
https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl
For more on Jason Roxas:
https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas
For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):
https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency
For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:
https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn
https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com
For more on newcomer Chris Chach:
https://www.instagram.com/cchach
For more on Dawson (Rampage Video):
https://www.youtube.com/@RampageVideo
For more on Concert Buddie:
https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/concertbuddie
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For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
For the next conversation in the OUTWARD BOUND series, please join us as we immerse ourselves in the soulful world of jazz piano! In this episode we’ll delve into the legacies of ten monumental figures who have shaped the sound of jazz and inspired generations. From haunting melodies to electrifying improvisations, these artists have made an indelible mark on the history of music. AND we want YOU to join the conversation. Share your thoughts, favorite tracks, and who you think belongs on this prestigious list. Will your top pick make the cut?
🌟 What to Expect: Engaging discussions about each saxophonist's unique style and contributions to jazz. Fun trivia and information to keep the conversation flowing!
Don’t forget to watch LIVE on Monday nights to participate directly in these conversations! See the link below for information. Plus, when you watch LIVE there is more content (including upcoming spoilers on future episodes - HINT, HINT)
🎶 Tune in, participate, and let the music play!
For more on host Jason (Spinz Vinyl):
https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl
For more on co-host Chris Chach:
https://www.instagram.com/cchach
For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:
https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com