Vinyl Community Podcasts

Concert Buddie x Spinz Vinyl | Collecting Like You've Never Seen: Wayne Johnson of Rockaway Records

Welcome back Buddies! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we have a guest and a conversation so rare, so valuable, so unique, that we had to enlist another host to reign in this collecting madness! Joined in the co-pilot seat by Spinz Vinyl (Jason), we speak with Wayne Johnson: co-owner and co-founder of Rockaway Records in Silver Lake, CA. Founded alongside brother Gary Johnson in 1979, Rockaway has seen the peaks, valleys, and rebirth of music on vinyl, while also growing, shrinking, and pivoting their business in various forms along the way. What once was the largest store in the Los Angeles area, Rockaway has diversified their focus to not only include the rarest of vinyl recordings, but also pieces of memorabilia that can only be dreamed about. 

We are talking much more than a Beatles' "Butcher" covers here: think BIGGER...think RARER....think UNBELIEVABLE pieces, unreal stories, and customers that would make the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum blush: Jimmy Page, Steven Tyler, Robert Plant, Chris Robinson, and other music loyalty. Even Lucinda Williams once worked at this legendary store! We are talking items that the public rarely gets to see, with access and the ability to provide a revolving inventory that not few stores can compete with. 

Also in the conversation Wayne shares some great advice for those considering seriously purchasing unique vinyl or memorabilia, gives his thoughts on the emerging "slabbing" of vinyl, and offers his opinions on auction house buys and sourcing today versus 10, 15, 30, and even 45 years ago at the beginning of his journey. It's a fun walk down memory lane, and one you will find here RIGHT NOW on Vinyl Community Podcasts! Walk with us! 🎧

 

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For more information on guest Wayne Johnson | Rockaway Records:

https://rockaway.com

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

 

For more on co-host Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

 

For more on co-host Spinz Vinyl:

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

 

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:

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Surface Noise (B-Side) | Are Expensive Pressings Really Worth It? Luxury vs. Budget Vinyl Showdown!

Vinyl collectors - are you the customer for luxury records? In this episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, we break down the booming market for high-end audiophile pressings: those super deluxe, ultra-limited, $100+ vinyl releases that sell out instantly. Are they actually worth it, or are we just falling for the hype? The latest in this trend - the announcement from ERC of a Grateful Dead '72 Europe reissue for the low, low price of $700(ish), has blown this discussion WIDE OPEN! 💰🤯

 

We’ll compare high-end pressings vs. budget releases, explore who’s really buying these records, and put them head-to-head in the Luxury vs. Budget Showdown! That and much, more more (not $700 worth - sorry!), only on the latest SURFACE NOISE: B-Side!

 

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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 on Chris Chach:

https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker

 

 

 

 

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition)

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You've caught us clearing up the crumbs in the cookie jar from the latest episode SURFACE NOISE: A-Side FREESTYLE. Coming up, the panel discusses the recent SNL50 concert and where it ranks on the pantheon of greatest live tv concerts. And after touching on the actual SNL50 broadcast itself, the guys share their latest pickups and finds that have been successfully re-homed into their respective vinyl collections. Grab those 45 adapters and drop your needle on the latest FREESTYLE courtesy of the SURFACE NOISE: A-Side!

 

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For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

 

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

 

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

 

For more on guest Jeff (Vinyl Record Info):

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

 

 

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:

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https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

 

 

 

Surface Noise (A-Side) | Shady Vinyl Record Sellers?

Back in the building, SURFACE NOISE is bringing the A-Side front AND center! For this trip around the turntable we will be focusing on bad experiences with shady vinyl record sellers - online, in store, at record shows - anywhere and everywhere. What practices have we experienced that are out of bounds, shady, and downright off-putting? Have you run into these cretins? Scammers? Rip off artists? We have (ugh) 🤬.

Then the conversation turns to returning records - when is the "right time" to return a record to a seller: private, online, or even a direct-to-consumer exchange? 🤔

 

Hear this (and more) from our panel only on SURFACE NOISE: A-Side Edition! 🎧

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For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

 

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

 

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

 

For more on guest Jeff (Vinyl Record Info):

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

 

 

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

 

 

The Waxed | Thursday Record Talk with Craig from Analogue October Records

The Waxed is back on Vinyl Community Podcasts to share a new interview from his Thursday morning livestream with Craig Crane, the owner of Analogue October Records in Chichester, England. Craig is a self-described crusader for the warmth of analog in a sea of digital detachment.

"With a steadfast dedication to vinyl records, cassette tapes, and the cherished memories they evoke, he champions the cause of the authentic, the cherished, and the timeless. Amid the convenience of digital streaming, his store stands as a bastion for the physical, a haven where the crackle of a record and the tactile joy of flipping a cassette side reign supreme. Yet, he navigates the balance between analog passion and the digital era, occasionally embracing the pristine sounds of CDs and SACDs....In a world quick to forget the value of the past, he operates beyond the mainstream, ensuring that the spirit of music's golden ages remains alive and accessible for all who seek refuge from the relentless advance of the digital domain"

Hear firsthand the efforts involved in operating a physical store + global online marketplace for music fans around the world, information on new releases, running his own record label of often overlooked music marvels, and the work invested in procuring and obtaining music for his customers.

Joining the discussion are regulars to The Waxed's regular Tuesday & Thursday morning livestreams: Jim Kaplan from Record Collector News and Norman Maslov. 

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For more information on Craig Crane and Analogue October Records:

https://www.analogueoctober.com

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

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For more information on The Waxed:

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

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

Livestreaming each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10am EST/7am PST

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For more information on Jim Kaplan & Record Collector News:

https://recordcollectornews.com

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

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For more on Norman Maslov:

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

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

 

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition)

Not to be confused with crop circles or aliens 👽, following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, our rough and tumble crew of recordhounds discussed (or debated) the list of finalists for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in another version of "This or That". Who is worthy of being immortalized? Or who isn't? Hear the flying 🔥 takes NEXT, only on the latest FREESTYLE flying high!

 

 

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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 on Chris Chach:

https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker

 

For more on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency):

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

 

 

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Surface Noise (B-Side) | Let's "Talk About Pop Muzik"! - Defining the Greatest Pop Song Ever!

Get ready for a cannonball dive into the world of POP music on Surface Noise: B-Side!

In this episode we’ll define what makes a pop song POP💥...and no, it's not just catchy tunes and killer hooks! From timeless classics to modern hits, our panel will share their favorite pop songs of all time 🔥.

Don’t miss the conversation that will elicit moans, groans, and fist pumps (or fists flying) all around 👊🏻.

This is SURFACE NOISE: B-Side! 🎧

 

 

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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 on Chris Chach:

https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker

 

For more on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency):

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

 

 

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Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition)

But wait, there’s more? LET’S GO!

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On the latest FREESTYLE following the SURFACE NOISE: A-Side, our dedicated vinyl archivists discuss the big announcement from Acoustic Sounds and the extension of their UHQR library of Bob Marley's catalog. Plus, Jose finds more vinyl gold for cheap courtesy of his 🍅 lady. Get a taste, only here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! 🎙️

 

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

 

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 Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

 

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