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01:02:38

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition)

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2024/08/23

Madness - personified.Following the latest SURFACE NOISE episode, the FREESTYLE portion of the program was a mashup of reveals including: a debut experience shopping in the Acoustic Sounds Vinyl Vault, first impressions of the latest UHQR of The Doors' L.A. Woman, and a spirited discussion on the potential costs involved in that audiophile series. Plus, special guest Stuntrock Confusion joins us from across the Atlantic to share some opinions + experiences in this complicated vinyl environment. All

01:08:56

Surface Noise (A-Side) | We Came, We Saw, We Waited...

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2024/08/23

Coming at you on the A-Side, SURFACE NOISE is back for your weekly look at the bloodsport that is vinyl record collecting. Latest news, reviews, and escapes from the zoo documented here for all to hear. Topics for this presentation include:(1) Repeal the Seal: lots of videos of late dealing with this topic, and discovering that deadstock/long sealed records have damage (foxing/ghosting/hazing, warps, paper/label deterioration/etc) inside. Where do our panelists land on this topic and any horror

01:15:11

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition)

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2024/08/19

Strap in or strap on, the SURFACE NOISE gang is back with the latest FREESTYLE to their brand of vinyl mayhem. Joined by Elliott Crews to defend the legacy of Gary Stewart (see previous shows on this one), the panel touches on the new UHQR Doors announcement, the interesting amount of time spent in the announcement video about the new box, thoughts on the latest reissue of STP's "Purple" as part of the Atlantic 75 series, and intermingled with talk of our latest pickups, we discuss hearing loss and

53:33

Surface Noise (B-Side) | Are Reissues Destroying the...

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2024/08/16

Join us on this episode of SURFACE NOISE as we dive into the debate surrounding vinyl reissues and their impact on the value of original pressings. From the timeless classics of The Beatles to the rare gems of underground jazz, we’ll explore whether the resurgence of reissues is a blessing or a curse for collectors. Are these new pressings diluting the market, or are they breathing new life into the vinyl community? Tune in to find out! The we tackle the hot-button issue of copyright infringement on

59:07

Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Josh...

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2024/08/14

Buddies, Record Collectors, lend me your ears! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts we resume my series "Mind of The Record Collector" which asks what we collect, why we collect it, and how we find it. Our guest today aims to touch all three tenets, and that is Josh Norrid - CEO/Owner of Hi-Fidelity Records in Tulsa, OK. Josh has a story familiar to many in the Vinyl Community: how a passion for this format and the music that comes from it lead him to work at record stores, for record

01:09:31

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition)

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2024/08/12

Putting the FREE in FREESTYLE, hear how the latest SURFACE NOISE presentation went off script into a few topics including: (1) talk about the new Lou Reed/MoFi release, (2) answering the question: who really was Gary Stewart (and did he shoot himself in the neck), (3) dissecting the latest Jack White album drop "No Name" and the wisely calculated FOMO created upon it's release, and new FOTS (Friend of the Show) Brian (Tokyo Record Style) jumps on to share some of his observations of the record

01:03:39

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition)

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2024/08/05

The part of SURFACE NOISE that never fails to go off the rails, we present the latest FREESTYLE for your listening pleasure (or discomfort). Our panelists share some recent #fails in their collecting journeys, with tales of woe like replacement copies of the recent Rhino High Fidelity Black Sabbath release, and then the group engages in the old "great album, bad cover art" discussion as newcomers Dawson (Rampage Video) and Wyoming Dave step into the pit. You've been warned...For more information

01:06:30

Surface Noise (B-Side) | Acoustic Sounds' UHQR Series...

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2024/08/02

Dive into the world of Acoustic Sounds' UHQR with us in this episode of SURFACE NOISE! We explore the quality of UHQR pressings, featuring the most current releases from the smooth jazz of Bill Evans to the polished rock of Steely Dan. Did some titles easily achieve "A"-list status? Did others not make the grade at that price point? What titles would our panelists wish AS would tackle next? These questions (and more) answered with this episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side! For more information on

52:34

Concert Buddie | Gatekeeping, Gaslighting, Cavs in 7

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2024/07/29

Aloha Buddies! Back at the control deck here on Vinyl Community Podcasts to talk about a topic on my mind lately: why is there gatekeeping in this Vinyl Community of ours? For this convo I'm joined by Friend of the Show (FOS) Matt from the YouTube channel Vinyl Reckoning as we explore the whats and whys as to how record collecting is a hobby often prone to tactics, commentaries, and attitudes that can not be as inviting or inclusive as we'd hope it can be. Is this a generational thing? Does every

29:58

Sam St. John | Interview with Los Straitjackets'...

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2024/07/24

For his first contribution to Vinyl Community Podcasts, Sam St. John presents an interview he conducted with Chris "Gringo Starr" Sprague, drummer of Los Straitjackets, the long time touring band of artist Nick Lowe. We discuss Chris' own background in music, playing with Nick and the Straitjackets respectively, as well as the road to the new album "Indoor Safari," the first Nick Lowe album in over a decade - out September 13 on YepRoc records. Now in year 30(!) of the band, hear all about that and

43:16

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition)

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2024/07/22

After the big lights dim, the Surface Noise crew goes right into the patented FREESTYLE portion of the proceedings. The guys welcome newcomer Dawson to the dais and touch on Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, why Jose has a strong distaste for anything Foo Fighters, a small recap of the "King of Royalty: Dethroned?" convo from earlier in the podcast, what constitutes an "80's band", and finally Jason Roxas has enough and drops off from disgust (maybe). All that and MORE here on the latest SURFACE NOISE:

44:23

Beer & Vinyl | Interview with Frank Secich (Blue Ash,...

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2024/07/15

For his latest pour on Vinyl Community Podcasts, Alex (Beer & Vinyl) is back with an interview with musician Frank Secich. Here's quick bio: Frank Secich (born June 14, 1951) is an American rock musician, songwriter, author and record producer. He was the bass player and founding member of the group Blue Ash from 1969 to 1979 and guitarist and bassist for the Stiv Bators band from 1979 until 1981. He played in the Cleveland-based group Club Wow with Jimmy Zero of the Dead Boys from 1982 to 1985

01:01:24

Concert Buddie | Mind of The Record Collector: Ari Crane

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2024/07/03

Buddies! I had the great fortune to befriend the latest guest on "Mind of The Record Collector' during my latest visit to the Austin Record Convention in May. Ari Crane has been collecting records for several decades, traversing the country in search of the obscure, the unusual, and the rare pieces of wax many of us only hear about. A fixture on the record show circuit, the stories Ari shares here are GOLD (just like the ones he shared in Austin with me during our first meeting). He's been a record

54:32

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition)

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2024/07/01

Embark with us on the journey of sheer insanity that is the Surface Noise: FREESTYLE. After the lights dim, the panel discussed the IVC (Interscope Vinyl Collective), guests arrived with liquor and leather jackets, and sibilance was a big topic of contention. Well, some of that happened. Find out what, only on the latest FREESTYLE (A-Side Edition)!For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For more on Arnaldo

46:16

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Colorado's First...

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2024/06/26

Join us for the latest Audio Excursion courtesy of David Bianco and his channel Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion. David recently traveled to Colorado to get some details behind the first vinyl pressing plant to open in Colorado - Paramount Pressing - and learn more about what's next for this brand new facility. Much of the Vinyl Community has been interested to hear about this project; namely after the recent news with the folks at Vinyl Me Please and their involvement in this project. David

01:09:22

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (B-Side Edition)

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2024/06/24

Wrapping up Surface Noise: B-Side Edition with the customary FREESTYLE. The fellas cover a few things (records to play for certain moods, is a famous band with a new singer still as good) before putting on their man jammies and calling it a day. Join us, won't you? This FREESTYLE starts NOW!For more information on host Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl For more information on Arnaldo: https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency For more information on Jason

53:48

Surface Noise (B-Side) | The Truck Keeps on Rollin'

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2024/06/21

Welcome back to another edition of Surface Noise: B-Side. Host Jason (Spinz Vinyl) returns flanked by some familiar faces to tackle two different topics for this here episode: (1) The Future of Physical Media (including our beloved vinyl) (2) The Vinyl Industry Post-Pandemic (what are we learning, and where is it continuing to go) For more information on host Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl For more information on

01:07:50

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle (A-Side Edition)

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2024/06/17

The latest in free flowing conversation grounded in our passion for music on the vinyl medium. The panel shares more thoughts on the Rhino/Black Sabbath situation, their experiences shopping for records at Barnes & Noble bookstores, and a few guests drop by to add to the madness. It's the one, the only FREESTYLE that follows SURFACE NOISE. Take a taste, now!For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For more on Arnaldo

01:18:26

Surface Noise (A-Side) | Who Stole The Tip Jar?

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2024/06/14

Join us back on the A-Side as SURFACE NOISE talks the latest/greatest/not-so greatest about the hobby of record collecting. Topics on the table include: (1) Easiest $20 (or less) record you'd recommend (2) Best (and worst) reissue release you've bought lately? (3) Reissue labels - Top Tier, Mid Tier, or Bring You to Tears (trademarks pending....kind of). All this and more, only on SURFACE NOISE!For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For

01:07:09

Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion | Jerome Sabbagh...

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2024/06/12

Welcome back everybody for this latest Audio Excursion! Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh is my guest, and is the founder of Analog Tone Factory - a new record label that records exclusively to analog tape! Coming at this project as a musician himself, Jerome has taken up the mantle for high quality recording techniques to aid the purists among us for the highest quality audio reproduction. As their website states: "no computers were harmed in the making of our records:. Join us for the story of his

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