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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Elton in the 80's Plus a...

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2026/04/20

If you are still needing a taste of vinyl record collecting talk, we serve it up in spades for this portion of BONUS TRAX. 🫗Did SURFACE NOISE land a new sponsor? 💰 What was up with Elton John album covers in the 80's? And which was the best (or worst) of the lot? 🧲 Did EU records in the 90's sound good? And are they worth picking up now? 🆗 Then Concert Buddie shares a story about his recent visit to see a man/warehouse featured in a recent YouTube video about Ron in Mendota, IL and his business

79:57

Surface Noise | The ULTIMATE Record Store Day 2026...

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2026/04/17

Get ready for the ULTIMATE Record Store Day 2026 preview on the next episode of SURFACE NOISE as we break down everything vinyl collectors need to know before Record Store Day hits on Saturday, April 18, 2026. We talk must-have RSD 2026 releases, collector strategy, hype titles, hidden gems, and which records could become the biggest stories of this year’s event. Whether you’re lining up at dawn, building your wish list, or deciding which exclusive vinyl releases are worth chasing, this episode is

48:32

Axpona 2026 Panel: Is it The Best Time EVER to Be a...

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2026/04/14

Is this the BEST time ever to collect vinyl… or are we just living through the most complicated era the hobby has ever seen?Fresh off the floor at the 2026 AXPONA North American Audio Expo, this episode features a panel discussion moderated by Jim Kaplan of Record Collector News— featuring Concert Buddie, Louie V (Vinyl Latte), and David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion) — as they tackle the state of vinyl record collecting in present times. From explosive growth and mainstream

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Is the "VC" Too Crowded?

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2026/04/13

Continuing the conversation from SURFACE NOISE to these here BONUS TRAX, technology still lingers in the air. For the bonus morsel, the panel openly opines whether the "VC" (Vinyl Community on YouTube) is too crowded. With some many options and so little time, how do we consistently support each other in the vinyl battlefield of opinions, takes, and time stealing content? What caused this explosion of content creation? Are the motivations different than they were before the pandemic-inspired

80:56

Surface Noise | Is the Future of Analog...Digital?

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2026/04/10

Get ready for a thought-provoking new episode of SURFACE NOISE as we dive into one of the biggest questions facing vinyl collectors today: is the future of analog… digital?Kicking it off with the latest current events in the world of music and vinyl, we touch on: (1) The passing of a hip hop legend (2) VinylCon expands to NYC (Brooklyn) (3) Coachella takes place this weekend....is it any good? (4) Megadeth FINALLY reissues two of their fan favorite classics on vinyl in Countdown to Extinction and

42:00

Concert Buddie | Everyone Loves a Sequel! Dada x...

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2026/04/08

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into one of alternative rock’s most beloved cult bands as Concert Buddie returns to Vinyl Community Podcasts with a must-hear interview featuring Joie Calio of Dada.In this episode, we explore the long-awaited vinyl debut of "El Subliminoso", the band’s third studio album, arriving for the very first time on wax as part of Record Store Day 2026. Following the overwhelming response to last year’s reissue of "Puzzle", collectors and fans alike are asking the big

37:49

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Inventions

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2026/04/06

After another triumphant turn around the turntable, the crew from SURFACE NOISE still had a few clips in the chamber in the form of BONUS TRAX. For this extra session, this band of vinyl junkies shared some thoughts they had in the form of Vinyl Inventions: what tools, tech, or ideas could make vinyl collecting even better? From innovative storage solutions to next-gen cleaning systems—and even a few wild concepts—we imagine what the future of the hobby could look like (including devices inspired by

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Surface Noise | When What We Already Have Isn't Good...

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2026/04/03

Welcome back our fellow seasoned audiophiles! Get ready for another must-listen episode of SURFACE NOISE, the podcast where the vinyl community dives deep into the trends, habits, and future of record collecting.First the panel jumps into the latest current events making waves in the world of vinyl record collecting, including some reissue announcements sure to make us say "hmmm"....including a new MoFi One-Step of Television's debut albut Marquee Moon, the Vinylphyle series continues with a

27:59

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Behind the...

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2026/04/01

For his next audio excursion join David Bianco from the Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion YouTube channel as he sits down with Bryan Ekus of the Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association and President of Making Vinyl (links below) to explore what really happens behind the scenes in vinyl record manufacturing. From pressing plant capacity and production timelines to supply chain challenges and quality control, this conversation breaks down the key factors shaping today’s vinyl boom.Bryan shares

61:47

Chasing Better Sound | Starting with The Basics, Part...

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2026/03/26

Welcome back to Chasing Better Sound, where we break down the art and science of great audio for real-world music lovers. In this episode, we’re starting with the basics.Whether you're new to building the system of your dreams, or looking to rethink your upgrade path, we cover the core fundamentals that actually improve sound quality at home. From smart gear decisions to setup priorities and upgrade philosophy, this is your foundation for building a better system without wasting money. This episode

36:29

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Is Discogs The Center of...

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2026/03/23

After a word from yet another prospective new sponsor on SURFACE NOISE, the first topic on BONUS TRAX might just aggrevate or agitate some in the Vinyl Community: Is Discogs the center of the vinyl universe? From pricing records and cataloging collections to buying and selling worldwide, Discogs has become a powerful force—but is it too influential? We break down its role, impact, and whether collectors rely on it more than they should.The dais then jumps into what exactly is "Gripsweat" and can

56:25

Surface Noise | Record Collectors vs. Music Fans - Is...

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2026/03/20

Get ready for another deep-dive episode of SURFACE NOISE —your go-to destination for real talk in the vinyl record collecting community. This week’s show kicks off with a look at the latest current events shaping the vinyl landscape, from a report about $1B in US Vinyl Sales last year, to the latest Vinylphyle release, we talk about the latest & greatest news in vinyl record collecting.We then jump into one of the most debated topics in the hobby: Collectors vs. Music Fans — is there really a

34:46

Concert Buddie | Interview with Craig Moerer, Founder...

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2026/03/18

Step back inside the world of rare records and serious collecting as Vinyl Community Podcasts presents a special interview hosted by Concert Buddie with one of the most respected names in vinyl record dealing—Craig Moerer, founder and owner of Records By Mail.In this episode, Craig shares the fascinating story behind building one of the most trusted destinations for rare and hard to find vinyl. From the early days of mail-order record dealing to operating a global online marketplace for collectors

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Did I Really Buy That,...

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2026/03/16

This BONUS TRAX episode sets the hobby back decades (not really).We kick off the extra session with a little collector honesty in “Did I Really Buy That?”—a segment where we confess to the vinyl purchases we probably didn’t need… but bought anyway. Impulse buys, questionable upgrades, strange finds, and those records that somehow made it into the collection. No regrets… well, maybe a few. A brief detour to some talk about liquid-filled vinyl and should they be slabbed serves as an ominous interlude

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Surface Noise | Try This...Instead of That. Plus...

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2026/03/13

What’s happening right now in the world of vinyl collecting—and what should collectors be paying attention to? On this episode of SURFACE NOISE, the panel dives into the latest current events shaping the vinyl record hobby including:(1) The "Kick" of a surprise Rhino Hi-Fi announcement? (2) Vinyl market (new) growing by close to $1 billion dollars by 2029? These are just some of the current events we tackle on this edition! Then we flip the script with “Try This Instead of That.” Tired of chasing

72:50

Chasing Better Sound | Show Debut: Are You Chasing...

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2026/03/12

Welcome! Chasing Better Sound is a new show for music lovers who want to get the most out of their listening experience—no matter their room, system, or budget. Hosted by Vinyl Community members David Bianco of Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion and Louie V. from Vinyl Latte, the show explores the art and science of better sound for real-world music fans.Each episode will dive into the topics that matter most to anyone building or improving a hi-fi system: speakers, turntables, amplifiers, room

46:42

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: How Social Media Fosters...

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2026/03/09

The BONUS TRAX came in hot this week with an update from a shipping fiasco with Rhino Hi-Fi (tears may have been shed). What follows came an impromptu Beatles discussion that caught many off guard. Bong launches his patented verbal bows and arrows into the new Paul McCartney: Man on the Run documentary, which opens the floodgates to all kinds of feelings on the Liverpool Four. Following those spicy takes, the guys discuss the role social media plays in the artificial (or real) hype train(s) that

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Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Is Discogs Cataloging a...

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2026/03/02

Discogs has become the backbone of modern record collecting — a sprawling, user-built archive that powers buying, selling, cataloging, and pricing across the globe. But with that influence comes responsibility… and controversy. For the glorious BONUS TRAX following the latest podcast episode of SURFACE NOISE, the conversation turns to one of the most debated topics in the vinyl collecting world: Should record collectors contribute to the Discogs global database? We break down the pros and cons of

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Surface Noise | Vinyl Scams: Signs to Look For Before...

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2026/02/27

Thinking about buying rare vinyl online? Before you click “Buy,” listen to this episode of SURFACE NOISE — the podcast for new and serious record collectors alike.We start the show diving into some current events in the world of record collector sure to inspire you to perspire, including: (1) Another MoFi Release Misses the Mark (2) ERC Announces a Reissue That Asks "What is True Mono"? (3) Which Record Distributor is Now Slabbing Records For Sale? (4) The 2026 Rock N Roll HOF Noms: What They Got

56:42

Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Biggest Myths in Record...

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2026/02/23

Rhyming, feeling, and audiophile healing - what else do you expect from the latest BONUS TRAX following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE? The panel jumps into some of the biggest myths flooding the zone of our beloved hobby - marketing jargon, catchphrases, and tools used to convert purchases of collectors from all ends of the record collecting formation. Do we mention any that come to mind for you? Not too long after, our not-so seasoned audiophiles share what they've been listening to this

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