Welcome back to Surface Noise — The Show of Record, Talking Records!

This week, we're diving into more topics every vinyl record collector should have an opinion on. First, we break down the latest Current Events in the world of vinyl record collecting, including industry news, market trends, pressing plant updates, record store developments, and the stories that have collectors talking.

From there head deep into the Austin Record Convention with a full recap of one of the largest and most legendary record shows in the world, now in year 45! What were the biggest surprises? What records were changing hands? Were the crowds, prices, and inventory a sign of where the hobby is headed? We'll share our firsthand observations, favorite finds, and key takeaways from the event and answer the question on a lot of people's minds: why was Roxas selling some heaters out of his own personal collection?

Plus, new friend of the show "Al Pacino" joins towards the end of the proceedings to give his thoughts on the power hour. 

Whether you're hunting grails, crate digging at record shows, building your collection, or simply love talking about music, this episode is packed with insights, opinions, and plenty of vinyl-fueled conversation.

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For more on host Concert Buddie:

https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie

https://concertbuddie.com

IG: @concertbuddie

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): 

https://www.youtube.com/@fidelios_frequency

IG: @fidelios_frequency

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):

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

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