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Needlepoint - The Record Collector Podcast

Paul Lester & Daryl Easlea
Record Collecting
Pub Rock
Rock Music
Bob Dylan
Music Industry
Sly Stone
Brian Wilson
Dr. Feelgood
Johnny Rotten
Record Collector
Glam Rock
The Stranglers
The Hot Rods
10cc
Jarvis Cocker
Pink Floyd
The Beatles
1965
Dionne Warwick
Music Journalism

A monthly take on record collecting, featuring Record Collector Editor Paul Lester and Rare Record Price Guide Editor Daryl Easlea.

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Join Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea as they delve deeply into the treasure trove of albums birthed in 1976, a pivotal year for soul, funk and disco.

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Could 70s rock band Squeeze soon be propelled to new heights? In this episode of Needlepoint Paul and Daryl reveal the story behind Squeeze’s remarkable resurgence, and how a 52-year-old demo album is reshaping their legacy. 

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The Bowie Prince dichotomy - will you love or hate the latest edition of Record Collector Magazine?

In this episode of the Needlepoint podcast, hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea discuss their controversial cover graced by two of m... more

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Bob Geldof is this month's guest editor of Record Collector Magazine. In this episode of the Needlepoint podcast, hosts Paul Lester and Daryl Easlea spill the beans on the Christmas edition of the magazine with some cheeky revelatio... more

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Bob Geldof
Musician known for his work with The Boomtown Rats and Live Aid
Episode: EP11: It's the Bob Geldof Edition - plus Nick Drake, Gary Numan and the Beatles

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Paul Lester
Editor of Record Collector; long-time music journalist and feature writer with deep ties to British music journalism and collecting culture.
Daryl Easlea
Editor of The Rare Record Price Guide; contributor to Record Collector with extensive expertise on collecting markets and artist histories.

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This show centers on deep dives into music collecting and history, often anchored by conversations with veteran editors who curate and critique notable magazine features and landmark releases. Across episodes, the hosts discuss era-defining artists, pivotal records, and the evolving culture of record collecting, blending personal anecdotes with industry context. Notably, they frequently spotlight the social fabric of collecting—record shops, fan communities, and the storytelling around album histories—highlighting how collecting shapes musical memory and discourse. The format tends to mix feature analysis with interviews or guest-driven perspectives, making it appealing for listeners who love both critical context and insider industry nuanc... more

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