Back in the building, SURFACE NOISE is bringing the A-Side front AND center! For this trip around the turntable we will be focusing on bad experiences with shady vinyl record sellers - online, in store, at record shows - anywhere and everywhere. What practices have we experienced that are out of bounds, shady, and downright off-putting? Have you run into these cretins? Scammers? Rip off artists? We have (ugh) 🤬.

Then the conversation turns to returning records - when is the "right time" to return a record to a seller: private, online, or even a direct-to-consumer exchange? 🤔

Hear this (and more) from our panel only on SURFACE NOISE: A-Side Edition! 🎧

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more on guest Jeff (Vinyl Record Info):

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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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

https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

The Waxed is back on Vinyl Community Podcasts to share a new interview from his Thursday morning livestream with Craig Crane, the owner of Analogue October Records in Chichester, England. Craig is a self-described crusader for the warmth of analog in a sea of digital detachment.

"With a steadfast dedication to vinyl records, cassette tapes, and the cherished memories they evoke, he champions the cause of the authentic, the cherished, and the timeless. Amid the convenience of digital streaming, his store stands as a bastion for the physical, a haven where the crackle of a record and the tactile joy of flipping a cassette side reign supreme. Yet, he navigates the balance between analog passion and the digital era, occasionally embracing the pristine sounds of CDs and SACDs....In a world quick to forget the value of the past, he operates beyond the mainstream, ensuring that the spirit of music's golden ages remains alive and accessible for all who seek refuge from the relentless advance of the digital domain"

Hear firsthand the efforts involved in operating a physical store + global online marketplace for music fans around the world, information on new releases, running his own record label of often overlooked music marvels, and the work invested in procuring and obtaining music for his customers.

Joining the discussion are regulars to The Waxed's regular Tuesday & Thursday morning livestreams: Jim Kaplan from Record Collector News and Norman Maslov. 

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For more information on Craig Crane and Analogue October Records:

https://www.analogueoctober.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/analogueoctoberrecords

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For more information on The Waxed:

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_waxed_vc

Livestreaming each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10am EST/7am PST

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For more information on Jim Kaplan & Record Collector News:

https://recordcollectornews.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/recordcollectornews

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For more on Norman Maslov:

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

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mazzys_music

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Not to be confused with crop circles or aliens 👽, following the latest episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, our rough and tumble crew of recordhounds discussed (or debated) the list of finalists for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in another version of "This or That". Who is worthy of being immortalized? Or who isn't? Hear the flying 🔥 takes NEXT, only on the latest FREESTYLE flying high!

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For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Chris Chach:

https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker

For more on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency):

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

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🔔 For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Get ready for a cannonball dive into the world of POP music on Surface Noise: B-Side!

In this episode we’ll define what makes a pop song POP💥...and no, it's not just catchy tunes and killer hooks! From timeless classics to modern hits, our panel will share their favorite pop songs of all time 🔥.

Don’t miss the conversation that will elicit moans, groans, and fist pumps (or fists flying) all around 👊🏻.

This is SURFACE NOISE: B-Side! 🎧

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For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Chris Chach:

https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker

For more on Arnaldo (Fidelios_Frequency):

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

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🔔 For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

But wait, there’s more? LET’S GO!

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On the latest FREESTYLE following the SURFACE NOISE: A-Side, our dedicated vinyl archivists discuss the big announcement from Acoustic Sounds and the extension of their UHQR library of Bob Marley's catalog. Plus, Jose finds more vinyl gold for cheap courtesy of his 🍅 lady. Get a taste, only here on Vinyl Community Podcasts! 🎙️

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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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

https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Please join us for the latest foray into the wild world of vinyl record collecting: the one, the only SURFACE NOISE: A-Side! 💥

First things first, we tackle 🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨 - the Record Store Day 2025 list leaked, then dropped (officially). So what are our first impressions of the list? 💸

Then, does the celebrity record collector do more harm than good? ie - do they project a level to collecting that is Unattainable? Unreasonable? or inspirational? Ex. Questlove, Elton John, Henry Rollins, etc. 🕶️

And more, and more, and MORE! . . . . only on Surface Noise: A-Side! 🎧

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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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

https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Nestled into the latest FREESTYLE following the SURFACE NOISE B-Side, our vinyl adventures discussed color vinyl variants. Specifically, does the music sound better on anything other than black wax? With more choices than ever before of vinyl color treatments, splatters, or even liquid-filled records, is it better to just stay with tried & true black wax, or have manufacturers perfected the sound to match the high level of inspired color variants on today's latest records? Get these takes and MORE, here on the latest FREESTYLE!

Optimize Your Vinyl Collection! What if you had to cut your collection in half? How would you do it? Or worse, what if you had to start over? In this show we break down the best way to build, curate, and maximize your record collection—whether you're hunting for grails 🏆 or stacking up dollar-bin finds 📀.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ When to buy OG pressings vs. reissues 🎶

✅ How to downsize without regrets 📉

✅ The biggest collecting mistakes (and how to avoid them) ⚠️

✅ Budgeting for quality over quantity 💰

✅ The best way to store and organize your vinyl 🏠

💬 What’s YOUR approach—grails or bulk? Let’s debate!  🎵 

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For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl):

https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinz.vinyl

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Chris Chach:

https://www.instagram.com/thegrooveseeker

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):'

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

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

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https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

Hold the ☎️ - there is more vinyl talk to be found post SURFACE NOISE proper, courtesy of the FREESTYLE. Listen to our panelists discuss collecting advice (buying or selling) in 2025, the rumor of Acoustic Sounds finally updating their website, Rick Beato is still alive and has been told that Jose is his biggest fan, and what (if any) effect possible tariffs could have on importing new vinyl from overseas amidst the administration change in the United States. 

Too much to shake a stick at, plug in for this latest FREESTYLE only on VINYL COMMUNITY PODCASTS! 🔌

As mentioned live during the FREESTYLE, please consider helping our Vinyl Community buddies affected by the wild fires in California or simply offering words of encouragement virtually.

We mentioned Scott Dudelson and his story.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/alldayvinyl

LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2025-01-22/he-spent-25-years-building-his-vinyl-record-collection-then-the-fires-reduced-it-to-ashes

Also talked about Brian McPherson and his GoFundMe:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/chillyb

GFM: https://gofund.me/4a5d50fd

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

For more on special guest Alex (Beer & Vinyl):

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

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

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

https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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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

https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca

Join our tried and true group of vinyl scavengers for another episode of SURFACE NOISE from the A-Side!

Topics on our minds:

🧠  Building the perfect vinyl subscription model/company - what do you think could make a successful vinyl subscription business?

🧠  Record collecting: the artifact or the sound?

🧠  Advice to Buying and/or Selling Vinyl in 2025

All this (and MORE) only on SURFACE NOISE!

As mentioned live during the FREESTYLE, please consider helping our Vinyl Community buddies affected by the wild fires in California or simply offering words of encouragement virtually.

We mentioned Scott Dudelson and his story.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/alldayvinyl

LA Times Article: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2025-01-22/he-spent-25-years-building-his-vinyl-record-collection-then-the-fires-reduced-it-to-ashes

Also talked about Brian McPherson and his GoFundMe:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/chillyb

GFM: https://gofund.me/4a5d50fd

For more on Concert Buddie:

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

https://concertbuddie.com

For more on special guest Alex (Beer & Vinyl):

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

For more on Jason Roxas:

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

For more on Jose Moreno Rahn:

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

https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com

For more on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency):

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

For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion):

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

https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop

For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts:

https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com

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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

https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca