Vinyl Community Podcasts

Surface Noise | Digging For Loose Change

Back with the least rewatchable livestream in the Vinyl Community, we bring you once again SURFACE NOISE for your earholes. Our dais was comprised of host Concert Buddie, Jason Roxas, Jose Moreno Rahn, and Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) to talk about some hot topics and current events in the volatile world of vinyl record collecting. This spin around the turntable we discussed the following topics:

 

(-) Are the Acoustic Sounds Pablo jazz reissues necessary?

(-) Anniversary Vinyl Reissues: cash grab (or not)?

(-) In the "Golden Age" of vinyl reissues, will reissues hold any value?

 

 

For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

 

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

 

For more on Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

 

For more the latest YouTube livestream sensation, Jose Moreno Rahn:

https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

 

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Concert Buddie | I Sold On Whatnot (Now What) with Spinz Vinyl

The record keeps spinning, Buddies! Another brief pod-only show here on Vinyl Community Podcasts, this time joined by friend of the pod Jason (Spinz Vinyl) who recently took the plunge to selling records on the ecommerce platform Whatnot. If you are unfamiliar, Whatnot is an application/website that is hosted by individual sellers (sometimes including brick & mortar shop owners) selling their wares through the medium. It extends beyond vinyl records and includes sports cards, video games, clothing, shoes (and a ton more). Jason recently tried his hand at selling records in conjunction with his partnership with MION Records, and held two auctions right out of the gate. Here he shares he thoughts on the platform, why he is selling records there, how he chooses titles to sell there, and (most importantly) would he do it again (SPOILER: he is on March 30th at 12pm PST/3pm EST). Learn all about it here on this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

 

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

 

For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

 

Direct link to his next auction on Whatnot (including a $15 credit for new buyers on the platform):

https://whatnot.com/invite/spinz_vinyl

 

For more information on MION Records:

https://mion.tokyo

 

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Concert Buddie | Subscribe Me, Please?

Aloha Buddies! With the recent announcement that subscription-based vinyl service BANDBOX was closing up shop amidst bankruptcy proceedings, it led me to consider what the vinyl subscription + service space looks like past, present, and future. Vinyl Me, Please is the lion in the vinyl-curation/subscription business, but there are several smaller businesses that are putting exclusive and distinct records in the hands of their customers through this business model, and adding their own unique "spin" (#dadjoke) to how they go about it. This pod will walk through that and also identify other potential threats to this distinct business model out in the greater vinyl landscape. Join me for this latest mini 'sode here only on VINYL COMMUNITY PODCASTS!

 

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

 

For more information on Vinyl Me, Please:

https://www.vinylmeplease.com

 

For more information on Magnolia Record Club:

https://magnoliarecord.store

 

For more information on VNYL:

https://vnyl.org

 

For more information on Tipitina's Record Club:

https://tipitinasrecordclub.com

 

For more information on Black Box Record Club:

https://blackboxrecordclub.com

 

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

 

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Southwest Audio Fest 2024 Recap

Adjust your tray tables to their full upright and locked positions and please join David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) for his latest installment on Vinyl Community Podcasts recapping his experiences at the recent Southwest Audio Fest. This show was held in the Dallas + Fort Worth area, and was the first year the event was held. He'll share his thoughts on the event, as well as an on-site interview with show organizers Gary Gill & Lou Hinkley. Join us, won't you, for this latest Audio Excursion!

 

For more information on host David Bianco (Safe & Sound Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

 

For more information on the Southwest Audio Fest:

https://www.southwestaudiofest.com

 

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Just when you think the SURFACE NOISE show is over, that's when the FREESTYLE hits you! Topics include: disappointment with a recent Atlantic 75 title (record good, jacket....switched?), talk of the recent John Coltrane record that sold for $12,600, updates on the VMP and MoFi pressing plants, recent pickups, and we get a "David" double header when Wyoming Dave and David Bianco drop by to share some goings on in their record collecting worlds. What are you waiting for? The SURFACE NOISE - FREESTYLE starts NOW!

 

For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

 

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

 

For more on Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

 

For more on Jason Arsenault:

https://www.youtube.com/@jasonarsenault3791

 

For more on Alex (Beer and Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl

 

For more information on Wyoming Dave:

https://www.youtube.com/@Wyoming_Dave

 

For more information on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion

 

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Surface Noise | The Return, Baby! Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated (Albums)

Been a long time since we rock 'n rolled! SURFACE NOISE returns with a vengeance (kind of). Flanked by mainstays Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency) and Jason Roxas, we welcome a couple first timers to the dais in hopes of freshening up the joint: Jason Arsenault and Alex (Beer and Vinyl). We tackle the fun topic of "Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated" albums (shoutout to the Podfather, Bill Simmons there), and there were several selections that upset the masses (maybe). Find out what they were, and MORE, here on SURFACE NOISE!

 

For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

 

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

 

For more on Jason Roxas:

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas

 

For more on Jason Arsenault:

https://www.youtube.com/@jasonarsenault3791

 

For more on Alex (Beer and Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl

 

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Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Brandon (MrHoffame)

In one of the most overdue 'sodes in Vinyl Community Podcasts history, we finally - FINALLY - get the OG of the Vinyl Community - Brandon (MrHoffame) in the hot seat of the VCP exclusive series: Mind of The Record Collector. Brandon was literally one of the first in the community to begin sharing his collecting journey on YouTube and taking us along for the ride. Like many, I've learned a great deal from Brandon over the years: first through his videos themselves, then as I've been fortunate to get to know him personally, outside of the "VC". In fact, I've definitely "borrowed" several practices + approaches to how he's built and shaped his collection over the years. In a word, his collection is INSANE. Not only that, he has one of the best listening + collection rooms out there. We touch on that, plus talk about those quiet early days of slowing finding others online to share the collecting journey with, discuss the different "levels" to collecting we've both experienced, and share another bi-product of his collection prowess: his new curation venture of building collections for others (Sounds of You). All that plus some lighting round questions to put some cool water on the hot seat, NOW on Vinyl Community Podcasts!

 

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

 

For more information on Brandon (MrHoffame):

https://www.youtube.com/@mrhoffame

 

For more information on Sounds of You Curating:

https://www.soundsofyou.net

 

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

 

 

Concert Buddie | Discogs World Tour: What is Discogs Cooking Up?

Aloha Buddies! One constant in the ever changing record collecting hobby of ours is the pre-imminent tool we use to grow and develop our collections: Discogs. Unquestionably the largest vinyl record database out there, it has made it easier and more accessible to collect our favorite pieces of music, predominantly on vinyl. Likewise, the marketplace aspect of the platform has helped to bridge the divide from the rare and limited releases to collectors across the globe. In the past few weeks, the head leadership at Discogs has popped up on a couple Vinyl Community channels to discuss their business, and the timing of these chats without any high level launch/product change/etc. is curious (to me). Another channel in the community (Tom c/o High Rant District) also noticed this and recently shared some takes that pushed my curiosity into overdrive. This 'sode talks about those confluences, my own thoughts on Discogs in it's current state, and things that I strongly feel need to be addressed to continue to give buyers and sellers alike confidence in using the platform (even in the face of next to no competition in this space; a space they have essentially created themselves). Would love to hear your thoughts on this, and Discogs in general, so don't be shy and reach out to my social media channels and share away!

 

For more information on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

IG: https://www.instagram.com/concertbuddie

 

Videos mentioned in this episode:

Tom (High Rant District):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KukaN3FwalU&t=12s

 

Steve Westman interview with Discogs Leadership:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7tA0biIfM

 

G.I. Sanders (NTX Vinyl) interview with Discogs Leadership:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imRmfxOjNz8

 

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