
Vinyl Relics is a storytelling-driven music podcast dedicated to uncovering the forgotten, overlooked, and unfairly ignored albums hiding in the corners of rock, psych, folk, and beyond. Each “Epysode” spotlights a single record - often a lost gem or cult favourite, and dives deep into its creation. Hosted by Farmer John, the show blends rich historical research with track-by-track commentary, per... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryMusic History | |||

Epysode 77: Renaissance, by Renaissance.
Guest: Renaissance bassist Louis Cennamo.
Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we step into the mesmerizing world of 1969's Renaissance, the debut album from the pioneerin... more
Epysode 76: Roger The Engineer by The Yardbirds.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
Step into the groundbreaking world of the album most commonly referred to as Roger the Engineer. Often overshadowed by the band’s popular hits, this record is a... more
Epysode 75: Tobacco Road by The Nashville Teens.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
In 1964, at the height of the British Invasion, one of the rawest and most hard-driving R&B records to cross the Atlantic was “Tobacco Road” by The Nashville Tee... more
EPYSODE 74: Are You Serious? by Van Duren.
Guest: Van Duren.
Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.
In 1978, while punk was exploding and disco ruled the charts, a razor-sharp pop record quietly slipped through the cracks. Are You Serious? should h... more
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Great podcast !
I never miss an epysode about the psychedelic records. I’m not even a podcast person but these speak right to me!
I’ve learned a lot about albums I already knew, and even more about some that I wasn’t aware of but should have been.
Well researched with great interviews with original members of bands. Fun and informative stuff!
Each episode is a deep dive into a performer or band you may not be that familiar with. By the end of the podcast though, you realize how impactful they were as the foundational building blocks of the musicians you have heard of. I’m sure each episode requires a mountain of research and interviews with either the artists or the people standing next to them. Very well done.
When you thought you’d hit the bottom of the psych well, you gotta start digging. Great stuff Farmer John, cheers from Sweden!
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This show centers on deep investigations of overlooked or forgotten rock, psych, and folk records. Episodes typically blend historical context, track-by-track analysis, and first-person anecdotes from artists, producers, and people connected to the music. Listeners get a mix of archival stories, behind-the-scenes studio tales, and passionate assessments of how these albums shaped scenes and inspired later artists. A standout trait is the host's talent for weaving archival interviews and vivid storytelling into a cohesive portrait of a record's creation and legacy, making it a compelling listen for crate-diggers, music historians, and anyone curious about how influential albums came to be. The format often features guests with direct ties to... more
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