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55:46

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/09/15

Working off the rust, our vinyl enthusiasts have much, much more to work out during the FREESTYLE following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE. Interscope jumps into the One-Step game with a reissue of Dr. Dre's classic album "The Chronic". Will a Chris Bellman mastering job finally unlock the audiophilia of this masterpiece? Or is this the latest cash grab in this competitive vinyl space? The panel also discusses bands/artists that have never had an authorized live album. A shorter list than you

54:51

Concert Buddie | Mind of the Record Collector: Cosmic...

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/27

Our latest episode comes to you from the Cosmic Realm: an alternate dimension from a different time and place. There are no Klingons, no Kree, no Skrulls, no Chitauri here. Instead, we have a great guest from this other worldly sphere - Cosmic Brian - on this latest episode of "Mind of the Record Collector".Ever since making his first Vinyl Community-inspired YouTube video back in 2019, Brian has been a force for good vibes and good music in the Vinyl Community. When he's not cratedigging for more

01:12:49

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/25

Free as a bird, and free as The Beatles Anthology 4 announcement isn't, the latest FREESTYLE following SURFACE NOISE goes in all different directions: New music talk from Wet Leg, to HAIM, to Taylor Swift? ✅ What exactly was the point of the weird letter from the team in charge of VMP now? ✅ Is the songwriter becoming extinct? ✅ Will AI be only the latest adaptation from a music industry with a rich history of borrowing, stealing, and sampling the work of others? ✅ The latest FREESTYLE is here

44:52

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/18

Winding down the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE is this here FREESTYLE segment, where our panelists just can't get enough of the G.G. Allin talk. Following a couple deep breaths, the conversation turns to a deeper discussion on the discography of the band Suicide, and somehow, someway, the Beatles Mono box set re-enters the VCP orbit (don't ask us how). Naturally, the conversation has to include the biggest news drop of the week: the latest Taylor Swift record (the kids call it 'TS12'). Is Taylor

46:48

Surface Noise | Bonus Track: How Would You Grade This?

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/12

Releasing on National Vinyl Record Day (August 12th), we share a new segment on the show of record talking records, SURFACE NOISE. Our panel describes some records that they have that may have difficulty landing on a conventional grade. This bonus cut is here exclusively on Vinyl Community Podcasts!For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com . . . . . Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect

38:37

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/11

So much left to talk about, this FREESTYLE from the latest SURFACE NOISE keeps the record spinning! We check in with the returning Arnaldo for his hottest of takes on the latest UHQR announcement before discussing the underwhelming announcement of the latest Mobile Fidelity One Step release (for pre-order) of Stevie Nicks' "Bella Donna". Are certain titles becoming "doorknob" fodder: every reissue label is taking a turn? Plus, the dais discusses young people fueling the return of cds and how not all

47:28

Surface Noise | Vinyl Relics or Archeology?

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/08

Does anyone use a paper map anymore? Not the kind in your smart phone, but a legit paper map? For the latest and not so greatest episode of SURFACE NOISE, our vinyl paleontologists are here to discuss how collecting records makes one a more informed music fan; rather, how listening to one album, one song, one artist/band can spur us to dig deeper, to learn and expand the knowledge further from the various branches that entails. All in the pursuit of music enjoyment...or trying to. Plus David Bianco

45:53

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/04

For the latest bonus disc of SURFACE NOISE, this FREESTYLE touches on news of the next two UHQR's from Acoustic Sounds: "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section" and "Way Out West" from the legendary Sonny Rollins. Does our panel feel these are more great choices, or more of the same from this series? ACould there be market fatigue with some of these curation choices being repeated over and over, across reissue campaigns? nd where are the Bob Marley UHQR's? One inquiring mind not in attendance

01:09:58

Surface Noise | Rare Records vs. Collectible Records

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/08/01

The Vinyl Community livestream that you love to not love, SURFACE NOISE is back hitting all the dinged corners of the record collecting hobby. This latest show touches on the differences (if any) of a "rare" record versus a "collectible" record. When does chasing down something uncommon focus more on the artifact than the article?We also take a swing at the CRAZY prices of records that not too long ago were affordable with a segment titled "That Record is HOW MUCH now?" Ample amounts of bad takes

56:29

Concert Buddie | What Collectors Collect with SeeJayAre

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/07/16

Back in the building buddies! Still talking records, but this conversation adds a little flavor thanks to a Canadian neighbor 🇨🇦. On this 'sode I'm speaking to SeeJayAre (Charlie), longtime YouTuber and lifelong music fan. If you are familiar with his channel, Charlie has amassed a loyal following of video game hunters, garage sale enthusiasts, and op culture collectors alike, now approaching close to aspirational 100k subscriber mark (just a hair under 93k as of this episode). He had built one of

01:13:41

Surface Noise | Something Unexpected?

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/07/11

Our committed purveyors of vinyl principles are back for the latest 'sode of SURFACE NOISE! With an assist from returning guest Jeff (Vinyl Record Info), this trip will see us explore "Something Unexpected" - albums from artists with a completely unexpected spin of their musical embodiments, and "Iconic Covers with Forgettable Tunes"...which quickly does at 180 and becomes "Great Music, Bad Album Cover"....because, who else would keep records with bad music (looks around....again....). Sprinkle in

43:22

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/07/07

Like food stuck in your teeth, SURFACE NOISE is the record talk that sticks with you. Case in point, the latest FREESTYLE, where our crew of rugged wax smugglers discuss the final Black Sabbath concert (before it happened), a couple #stupidseller stories, a prospective John Bong apparel launch, and send us home with some entry-level fireworks before calling it a day.Eye protection is recommended - but still optional - only on the latest FREESTYLE courtesy of SURFACE NOISE! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 For

01:15:42

Surface Noise | Nice Try, MoFi?

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/07/04

Welcome back to another rendition of THE show of record talking records, SURFACE NOISE! For the latest feature presentation of our vinyl record vacation, our panelists discuss a perceived MoFi resurgence (and is it real), starting with the curation of titles from the more recent past, coupled with getting their own pressing plant up and running (Fidelity), is this the start of a rebirth of sorts?Frm there, the panel discuss "Sophomore Sucks": albums following great debuts that were pretty, pretty

59:46

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/06/30

Summer is here, but it's never too hot for another dose of CHEAP HEAT! On the latest FREESTYLE following SURFACE NOISE, our panel shares another round of great vinyl at great prices (all under $20-ish). Patterns emerge, favorites climb, and a few classics take shots from our gallery. 🎯 We close this latest freebie with sharing some recent pickups, including some rarities that raise eyebrows. Beauty school dropouts, stay far away. This is the latest FREESTYLE, taking aim at your earholes NOWWWWWW

29:38

Sam St. John | An Interview with the Legendary Tommy...

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/06/18

For this latest trip around the turntable, Sam St. John (aka Americana Sam) had the great fortune of sitting down with legendary singer, songwriter and PLATINUM selling artist Tommy James. In this chat, they discuss his long historic career with Tommy James and the Shondells and iconic hits like "Mony, Mony", "Crimson and Clover", and "I Think We're Alone Now"; songs that have been covered from other legendary artists ranging from Billy Idol, Prince, Dolly Parton, and even Tiffany. Besides regular

59:42

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/06/16

Roll over Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky that SURFACE NOISE has a FREESTYLE to share with the masses! For this separate stanza, our crew of dedicated sound merchants is still joined by Adam Tiro from The Freight to discuss "Vinyl Myths" - notions (preconceived or other) we have held about record collecting and the hobby in general that have yet to bear the fruit we expected. 🍒The immortal John Bong arrives just in time to share his love of the Boston Red Sox and sex toys at Spencer’s Gifts

01:08:47

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/06/09

For this 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we have a SURFACE NOISE mash-up consisting of our vinyl enthusiasts discussing their take(s) on the greatest cover songs of all time - some more obvious than others - before launching into the full-on FREESTYLE discussing the latest additions to the shelves and turntables of their personal collections. Only on the latest FREESTYLE courtesy of SURFACE NOISE! 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 For more on Concert

54:40

Surface Noise | Is Vinyl Me, Please Back From The Dead?

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/06/06

Just when you think you have all the answers, SURFACE NOISE changes the questions! Join our squad of vinyl connoisseurs as we discuss the 11th hour news of a VMP lifeline - what do we know, what does it mean for open orders, and what do we feel are the biggest things to avoid for this next incarnation?Plus, why is our resident international phenomenon "John Bong" ordering a coffee delivery during the show while smoldering in the 100+ degree heat? The answer may surprise you. Remember, if it's

53:47

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/06/02

BOGO this week only on SURFACE NOISE! For your freebie, here is the latest FREESTYLE! 🤯The dais briefly hits on Discogs having their own YouTube channel (who knew?) and all that entails, before launching into a blitzkrieg of other physical music formats, sponsored by the immortal John Bong himself. 🚭 Hear why cassettes never really went away (for independent musicians), and why other formats (mini-discs, anyone?) still have the fervent supporters, even inside the walls of the SURFACE NOISE

01:10:45

Surface Noise | Latest Freestyle

Vinyl Community Podcasts ·

2025/05/19

The extras aren't extra here on SURFACE NOISE - case in point, the latest FREESTYLE following the podcast proper. Still filling in for the AWOL Jose, "John Bong" helps lead a spirited discussion on "unofficial European imports" and whether they are good (or bad) for today's hobby. Arnaldo shares some of the records he tried to unsuccessfully trade at VINYLCON: Philly, and more hijinks ensured. Download and go, this is the bonus record talk you didn't ask for....courtesy of the FREESTYLE + SURFACE

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