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The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

The Vinyl Guide
Vinyl Records
Punk Rock
Australia
Record Store Day
Record Collecting
Music Production
Music Industry
Vinyl Collecting
Melvins
Punk Music
Punk Rock Museum
Nofx
Steve Albini
Nirvana
Black Flag
Jimi Hendrix
SSD
They Might Be Giants
Free Lsd
Miles Davis

Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maint... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Leary
Guitarist of Butthole Surfers
Butthole Surfers
Episode: Ep548: After the Astronaut - Butthole Surfers' Lost Album w Paul Leary & King Coffey
King Coffey
Drummer of Butthole Surfers
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Greg Ginn
Founder of Black Flag and SST Records
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Episode: Ep547: Greg Ginn - Black Flag, SST Records
Tom Grover Biery
Vinyl industry veteran and founder of Slow Down Sounds, former Warner Bros. executive
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Episode: Ep546: One-Step Audiophile Vinyl w Tom Grover Biery
Zev Feldman
Jazz detective and archive curator for Resonance/Elemental
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Episode: Ep545: Zev Feldman Returns for Record Store Day 2026
Zakk Wylde
Guitarist, Black Label Society
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Episode: Ep544: Zakk Wylde - Ozzy's Final Chapter, Pantera's Future, and Black Label Society
Rikk Agnew
Christian Death alumnus
Christian Death
Episode: Ep543: Remembering Rozz Williams & Christian Death
James McGearty
Christian Death alumnus
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David Glass
David Parkinson
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Episode: Ep543: Remembering Rozz Williams & Christian Death

Host

Nate Goyer
Host and passionate vinyl collector, dedicated to exploring all things related to vinyl records through engaging interviews with artists and industry professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • One of the Best Rock Podcasts

    Been a listener for about 3 years now.

    Nate always had great guests and his interest/fandom comes from a real place

    Thanks Nate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Modern_kicks__
    Canada3 months ago
  • He knows his stuff

    Great interviews, eschewing the normal tired questions. Good range of interviewees too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian from øhrwürm band
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Nerd me, you nerd!

    Every episode is great. This dude asks what you would ask, if you are like this guy, or like me, a cool dude! Guests are a dream come true. The dive he takes is as real as the touch of vinyl.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunengr
    Spain6 months ago
  • Dabble On

    Heard you on the WATP voicemail. Love your podcast and the Dabbleverse. And now there’s another layer to hearing your shows. It was a BBQ restaurant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alabamudclay
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome show!

    Love this podcast and Nate sounds super sexy

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    Heyebatsjs
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and insightful interviews with various music figures, particularly appreciating Nate's laid-back style and thoughtful questions.
Many find the content educational, stating that they learn something new about vinyl records or music history with each episode.
Audience members express a strong connection to the host, noting his passion for vinyl and music culture, which resonates well with fans.
A few comments highlight occasional audio quality issues, suggesting that this could be improved for an even better listening experience.
The podcast is often recommended for vinyl enthusiasts and music nerds for its emphasis on personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights from the music industry.

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Ep545: Zev Feldman Returns for Record Store Day 2026
Q: What role do visuals and ephemera play in these releases?
Visuals, posters, calendars, and contemporary photography are integrated to contextualize the music and transport listeners back to the club era, with careful collaboration with photographers and designers to elevate the package as a complete experience.
Ep545: Zev Feldman Returns for Record Store Day 2026
Q: How do you approach sequencing and programming these archival recordings for vinyl?
The approach is to listen to the best material, choosing from days of performances and multiple takes, aiming to recapture the live energy and ensure coherent, musical sides that fit vinyl formats while preserving the original spirit.
Ep545: Zev Feldman Returns for Record Store Day 2026
Q: What makes the Joe Siegel Archive so significant for Record Store Day releases?
Zev explains that the archive contains thousands of tapes and ephemera spanning decades, offering a unique window into jazz history; the challenge is selecting material with the strongest musical and historical impact while securing rights and presenting it in a way that honors the artists.
Ep543: Remembering Rozz Williams & Christian Death
Q: How did Flowers come to be recorded with a full band after Rozz's passing?
Nico suggested it, Rozz had wanted a proper studio treatment of the song, and the team assembled a full band to track it, blending Rozz's earlier piano/vocal versions with new instrumentation to honor the original while creating a new arrangement.
Ep543: Remembering Rozz Williams & Christian Death
Q: Did you remain in contact with Rozz Williams in the later years?
There were periods of contact off and on, with reconnects around live shows and shared projects, but there were long gaps as members pursued their own paths before reuniting briefly in later years.

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This podcast is dedicated to the passionate community of vinyl enthusiasts, featuring insightful interviews with musicians, artists, and experts in the realm of record collecting. Episodes explore a wide range of topics, from personal stories and experiences of notable guests in the music industry to practical advice on vinyl care and maintenance. The discussions often highlight the evolution of music formats, with a strong emphasis on the growing resurgence of vinyl culture, making it a go-to resource for both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.

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1. Paul Leary
2. King Coffey
3. Greg Ginn
4. Tom Grover Biery
5. Zev Feldman
6. Zakk Wylde
7. Rikk Agnew
8. James McGearty

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