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- 2 days ago38 min
Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned
In this BONUS TRAX episode of Surface Noise, the conversation gets personal as the panel shares the biggest Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned throughout their vinyl collecting journey. Every collector has a story—and sometimes the most expensive education comes from experience. From buying the wrong pressings, overpaying for records, and selling albums we wish we'd kept, to trusting the wrong sellers, misjudging record grades, making impulse purchases, and letting once-in-a-lifetime opportunities slip away, we reflect on the successes, regrets, and hard-earned wisdom that shaped us into smarter collectors. Bringing it home, Concert Buddie shares some pickups from a quick run to the Windy City by way of Indy, and a couple of bonafide grails that he secured in his bag. Regardless if you're just starting your vinyl journey or have been collecting for decades, these stories offer practical advice, cautionary tales, and relatable experiences that can help you avoid common pitfalls while building a collection you'll truly enjoy. This BONUS TRAX conversation is packed with insights that every collector can appreciate! ⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️ For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie For more on guest Michael (Clash City Rocker): https://www.youtube.com/@flahertymt65 For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212
- 6 days ago1h 27m
Surface Noise | The Beat Goes On, and So Does Collector Culture
The conversation goes far beyond what's spinning on the turntable in this episode of Surface Noise, the Show of Record, Talking Records. 🎙️ We kick things off with the latest vinyl record collecting news and Current Events, including discussion surrounding the newly announced Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) reissue of Rodriguez's Cold Fact, the latest releases from Vinylphyle featuring Sheryl Crow and Counting Crows, and other noteworthy developments impacting collectors, audiophiles, and music fans (think: Bret Michaels merch opportunities.....yes....we covered that....a lot). Then we dive into one of the biggest questions facing the hobby today: Are we living in the Age of Collector Culture? From vinyl records and CDs to Pokémon cards, video games, comics, sneakers, and beyond, collecting has become a cultural phenomenon. But when does collecting shift from enjoying music to simply accumulating things? What drives the desire to own, complete, preserve, and display? We explore how record collecting fits into today's collector-first mindset and whether that's changing the hobby for better or worse. Finally, each panelist shares personal stories of Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned throughout their collecting journey. From buying the wrong pressing and overpaying for records to selling albums we wish we'd kept, trusting the wrong sellers, grading mishaps, impulse purchases, and overlooked opportunities, we discuss the experiences that ultimately made us smarter, more informed vinyl collectors. Join the discussion by sharing your thoughts with us on social media, in the comments of the live video on YouTube, telling us what you're spinning, and suggesting topics for future episodes. This is the show of the people, by the people, for the people - the people's show! ⏬⏬⏬⏬ For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie For more on guest Michael (Clash City Rocker): https://www.youtube.com/@flahertymt65 For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212
- 1 weeks ago50 min
Pour One, Play One | Episode 4: Next Round on The Grooveseeker (Chris)
Raise a glass and spin another record! On this episode of Pour One, Play One, host Alex from Columbus is joined by Americana Sam, Jason Arsenault, and special guest Chris the Grooveseeker for another round of craft beer and vinyl pairings, where every pour inspires a record from each panelist's collection. Chris makes his debut on the show with stories from his days collecting and aging rare craft beers, pairing an English barley wine with one of the greatest blues recordings ever made. Americana Sam keeps things rooted in Virginia with a local IPA and a landmark progressive bluegrass classic. Jason continues his blues journey with a Canadian craft brew inspired by wolves, leading to a heartfelt discussion about Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and the emotional connection between music and family. Meanwhile, Alex reaches for a refreshing Ohio wheat beer to battle the summer heat before pairing it with one of the greatest live albums in rock history. Along the way, the conversation dives deep into **Lightning Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, Warren Zevon, Tony Rice, J.D. Crowe & The New South, progressive bluegrass, blues history, Jerry Garcia, Billy Strings, craft beer culture, audiophile reissues, Acoustic Sounds, Rhino Hi-Fi, collecting stories, and the personal memories that make both music and beer so meaningful. Expect plenty of laughs, passionate recommendations, and the kind of organic conversation that only happens when friends gather around great records and great beer. Here are the pairings for this week's proceedings: Panelist Beer Vinyl Pairing Chris the Grooveseeker J.W. Lee's Harvest Ale (2007) – English Barley Wine (11.5%) Lightnin' Hopkins – Goin' Away Americana Sam Star Hill Brewing – Ramble On Juicy IPA J.D. Crowe & The New South – The New South (Rounder 0044) Jason Arsenault Driftwood Brewery – Raised By Wolves IPA Howlin' Wolf – Moanin' in the Moonlight Alex from Columbus Derive Brewing – Stay Cool Citrus Wheat Ale If you're passionate about vinyl records, craft beer, blues, bluegrass, classic rock, audiophile pressings, record collecting, music history, and the Vinyl Community, this episode is packed with recommendations you'll want to add to both your listening room and your refrigerator. ⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️ 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 For more on special guest Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on host Alex from Columbus (Beer & Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@beerandvinyl https://beerandvinyl.com/ For more information on Americana Sam: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Americanasam1994 IG: @americanasam94 For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Top Billing - The Ultimate Concert(s) of Your Life
The turntable keeps spinning on Surface Noise, as this edition of Bonus Trax is a fun exercise in "What If". It's time for Top Billing. If you could create the ultimate concert featuring any three acts from any era, who would make your perfect lineup? There are no restrictions—living or deceased, solo artists or bands, any genre, any decade. We'll build our dream (or even nightmare) concerts, compare picks, and discuss what makes the perfect live music experience. We close the show with a brief discussion on the new Jack White album "Frozen Charlotte" and how the vinyl release came out sounding a little flat - literally. It's Bonus Trax.....you know what that means..... ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️ 🎫 🎫 🎫 🎫 🎫 For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem For more on guest Joel (Static ATX Records): https://staticatx.com IG: @staticatxrecords For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
Surface Noise | Vinyl Record Collecting with All Gas, No Brakes. Talent vs. Skill: Does it Matter?
From the latest vinyl record collecting news to one of the biggest debates in music, this week's episode of Surface Noise is packed with opinions, hot takes, and plenty of opportunities for you to weigh in! We kick things off with Current Events, covering the biggest headlines from the world of vinyl records, record collecting, audiophile releases, upcoming reissues, pressing news, and everything happening across the Vinyl Community. Topics covered: (1) Iron Maiden sells their catalog and intellectual property. What is gained? What is lost? (2) Not one but TWO DSS (Definitive Sound Series) One-Step announcements, including one announced at the launch of a new album (new Beck record, "Ride Lonesome). (3) A rare record collection is going up for sale through another Discogs co-op, this time with Lance and his store, Permanent Records, out of Los Angeles. (4) The grass-roots campaign in the VC led by Steve Westman to get the attention of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to reissue their catalog as Rhino Hi-Fidelity Audiophile releases. Will it work? Then we tackle a fascinating question: What's the difference between talent and skill? Are the greatest musicians naturally gifted, or have they simply mastered their craft through relentless work? We'll name some of the biggest artists in music history and debate whether they're truly talented, exceptionally skilled, both... or neither. This topic is sure to offend (you've been warned). If you love vinyl records, record collecting, classic rock, jazz, soul, metal, punk, country, live concerts, music history, audiophile discussions, record stores, Discogs, rare records, album collecting, and passionate conversations about music, this is an episode you won't want to miss. ⏬⏬⏬⏬ For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem For more on guest Joel (Static ATX Records): https://staticatx.com IG: @staticatxrecords For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Concert Buddie | Building Community Through Vinyl: Amanda Schutzman Interview
Let's do this, Buddies! Concert Buddie returns on Vinyl Community Podcasts for an in-depth conversation with Amanda Schutzman as we explore her passion for music, vinyl records, collecting, and the stories that connect people through physical media. In this exclusive interview, Amanda reflects on growing up as a "record store kid," spending countless hours in her father Mike Schutzman's Long Island shop, Slipped Disc Records. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for music, but it wasn't until the store closed in 2008 that she began building a vinyl record collection of her own and developed a deeper appreciation for format. Amanda shares how relationships and networking have shaped her career—from working the sales floor and managing record stores to her current role as a sales representative for All Media Supply LLC. Along the way, she has become one of the hobby's most recognizable advocates, creating her incredibly detailed record store maps that help collectors discover shops across the U.S. (now covering all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.) and helping organize the twice-yearly Vinyl Revolution Record Fair in New York City. A former board member of Women in Vinyl, Amanda discusses the importance of representation, diversity, and welcoming new generations into the hobby. We also dive into her experiences within the Vinyl Community, her favorite albums, thoughts on the continuing + evolving vinyl resurgence, and why collecting records remains such a meaningful way to connect with music. And despite her sharing her open disdain for Long Island's finest export, Mr. William Joel, it's a conversation not to be missed! 😀🎹 ⚠️⬇️⚠️⬇️⚠️⬇️⚠️⬇️ For more information on guest Amanda Schutzman: https://www.wearesmelly.com IG: @amanda.sells.records For information on the next Vinyl Revolution Record Show October 4th, 2026 at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria, NY: https://www.vinylrevolutionrecordshow.com IG: @vinylrevolutionrecordshow For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Surface Noise | Bonus Trax: Vinyl Record Errors That Have Made Record Collectors RICH
Still hungry for more record talk? After Surface Noise, the conversation continues on Bonus Trax with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating corners of vinyl record collecting: albums that became valuable because something went wrong... or unexpectedly right. From infamous pressing mistakes and manufacturing errors to accidental cover art, label variations, mastering anomalies, withdrawn releases, and production quirks, we explore the records whose flaws transformed them into some of the most sought-after collectibles in the hobby. Sometimes a simple mistake creates a legendary rarity. Other times, a fortunate accident produces a version collectors chase for decades. Along the way, we'll discuss iconic examples like The Beatles' infamous "Butcher Cover", original pressings under dispute, or reworking the songs on the album, misprints, alternate mixes, promotional oddities, and other records whose stories are every bit as compelling as the music they contain. From a seasoned record collector, audiophile, crate digger, Discogs enthusiast, or eBay buyer to someone just discovering the world of rare vinyl, this Bonus Trax episode offers plenty of surprising stories, collecting insights, and hidden gems that prove perfection isn't always what makes a record valuable. Be sure to follow Vinyl Community Podcasts for more episodes of Surface Noise, Bonus Trax, exclusive interviews, and conversations celebrating every corner of the vinyl collecting hobby. ⏬⏬⏬⏬ For more on the new album - Dark Forces '95 - from Louie Golden aka Sharon is Karen: https://sharoniskaren1.bandcamp.com/album/dark-forces-95 https://www.youtube.com/@sharoniskarenmusic For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212
- 2 weeks ago1h 13m
Surface Noise | More Fireworks Than the Fourth of July! Sharon is Karen New Album Drop! 🧛🏻♀️
The conversation never stops on Surface Noise: The Show of Record, Talking Records! Join the panel for another episode covering the biggest news, stories, and debates from the world of vinyl records, record collecting, audiophile releases, and music. Hear about the latest current events in the wild world of vinyl record collecting, including the newly announced ORG reissue of Funkadelic's Maggot Brain (in all their various forms and colors) and the official announcement of Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's (MoFi) Rush reissue series. We'll discuss what collectors should know, what these releases could mean for the market, and whether they're worth adding to your collection. Then we’re joined by special guest Louie Golden, aka the man behind the music of Sharon is Karen to talk about his brand-new album, Dark Forces ’95. We’ll discuss the creative process behind the project, the music that inspired it, recording an original album in today’s vinyl landscape, and what listeners can expect from the release. Our aim is to inform, entertain, and complain. How'd we do this week? This Is Surface Noise ⏬⏬⏬⏬ For more on the new album - Dark Forces '95 - from Louie Golden aka Sharon is Karen: https://sharoniskaren1.bandcamp.com/album/dark-forces-95 https://www.youtube.com/@sharoniskarenmusic For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas 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 your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212
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