We are not done ringing out the towel here, folks! For the FREESTYLE after the latest SURFACE NOISE: A-Side, our panel discuss bands or artists that should have been bigger (but were not, for some reasons - known and unknown). They follow that by touching on a light week in current events in the record collecting sphere, then share their latest pickups found for their record collections. Not recommended for your daily run, this FREESTYLE could be hazardous to your health! (Not really) 👇 👇 👇 �...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 253
We are BACK with another adventure into the curious world of vinyl record collecting as SURFACE NOISE: A-Side is in full effect! 💥 Our power panel is back to touch on a delicate part of the vinyl renaissance - reissues - and specifically titles that make us scratch our heads why they are repressing them: over and over, titles still easily accessible, etc. Then we delve into the exotic warm waters of the cheapest of 🔥🔥 - albums that are GREAT and don't break the bank (at least they don't until...
Mar 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 252
Welcome back Buddies! For this latest 'sode on Vinyl Community Podcasts, we have a guest and a conversation so rare, so valuable, so unique, that we had to enlist another host to reign in this collecting madness! Joined in the co-pilot seat by Spinz Vinyl (Jason), we speak with Wayne Johnson: co-owner and co-founder of Rockaway Records in Silver Lake, CA. Founded alongside brother Gary Johnson in 1979, Rockaway has seen the peaks, valleys, and rebirth of music on vinyl, while also growing, shrin...
Mar 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 251
Vinyl collectors - are you the customer for luxury records? In this episode of SURFACE NOISE: B-Side, we break down the booming market for high-end audiophile pressings: those super deluxe, ultra-limited, $100+ vinyl releases that sell out instantly. Are they actually worth it, or are we just falling for the hype? The latest in this trend - the announcement from ERC of a Grateful Dead '72 Europe reissue for the low, low price of $700(ish), has blown this discussion WIDE OPEN! 💰🤯 We’ll compare ...
Feb 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 250
Oh. Hey. You've caught us clearing up the crumbs in the cookie jar from the latest episode SURFACE NOISE: A-Side FREESTYLE. Coming up, the panel discusses the recent SNL50 concert and where it ranks on the pantheon of greatest live tv concerts. And after touching on the actual SNL50 broadcast itself, the guys share their latest pickups and finds that have been successfully re-homed into their respective vinyl collections. Grab those 45 adapters and drop your needle on the latest FREESTYLE courte...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 249
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 retu...
Feb 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 248
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, h...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 247
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! 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confi...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 246
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! 🎧 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl...
Feb 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 245
But wait, there’s more? LET’S GO! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 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: http...
Feb 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 244
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, ...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 243
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 an...
Feb 03, 2025•48 min•Ep. 242
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...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 241
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 i...
Jan 27, 2025•53 min•Ep. 240
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 ...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 239
After a mega stuffed portion from the latest SURFACE NOISE B-Side, our pugnacious panelists finish up with the latest FREESTYLE talking positive moments in their collecting journey of late and 2024 as a whole. Did Jose visit his "Tomato Lady" for another hookup of cheap records? Find out NOW! Cue the kumbaya and good feelings in 3...2...1... 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 Ja...
Jan 20, 2025•27 min•Ep. 238
Vinyl is BACK and it’s more exciting than ever! But what’s next for this iconic format? In the latest SURFACE NOISE B-Side, we’re diving into the big changes that could determine vinyl’s place in the future. It’s not just about pressing records—it's about preserving the magic of vinyl while adapting to the modern world. 💥 Preserving Vinyl's Legacy: Vinyl’s nostalgic appeal is undeniable, but can we innovate without losing its soul? We explore the best ideas to keep vinyl fresh while honoring th...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 237
When the lights go low, the FREESTYLE goes all in. Following the latest A-Side edition of SURFACE NOISE, our dais of vinyl viceroys shares their top three (or more - cough, cough, Jose) albums they are looking to procure in the new year. Sprinkle in some other broadcast nonsense, and you have the latest FREESTYLE, coming to your ear holes NOWWWWWWW For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonR...
Jan 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 236
Back in the building for 2025, this A-Side 'sode of SURFACE NOISE is one not to miss! Join our dais of doomsdayers as they look into their crystal balls and share their predictions for record collecting (their own and the hobby as a whole) for 2025. Then we get a segment called "Give Me a Break" (and no, this will not serve as a Nell Carter tribute). Don't be late, and don't be lame. SURFACE NOISE is the name of our game! But first: as mentioned at the end of this show, please consider helping a...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 235
New year, new FREESTYLE, who dis? Listen to our committed collectors talk a little more Bob Dylan, then a detour into early hip-hop records, before parking the vinyl bus sharing latest pickups (some from the big 50% sales of late) and learning that Chris has a secret; he's a TPS member. What is a TPS member? Listen and find out only on the latest FREESTYLE, courtesy of the SURFACE NOISE B-Side! For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/@spinzvinyl?sub_confirmation=1 IG...
Jan 06, 2025•57 min•Ep. 234
For the 1st SURFACE NOISE (B-Side) of 2025 we’re kicking the new year off with a lively discussion about music biopics—what's worked, what hasn't, and what we want to see next. From there we dive deep into the brand-new Bob Dylan film A Complete Unknown, unpacking its take on the legendary artist’s life and legacy. Then we'll share our very own biopic wish lists and ones they should do/could not do. All this and MORE, only on SURFACE NOISE! 🎤 For more information on Jason (Spinz Vinyl): https:/...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 233
Have to put one more FREESTYLE log on the fire as we close 2024! Following the latest SURFACE NOISE A-Side, our vinyl enthusiasts got an update on Arnaldo's difficulties with a recent Discogs situation from the seller POV, we talked about Beyonce's performance on Christmas Day during Netflix's foray into the NFL, and a few more vinyl tidbits before the year closes. Thank you for your continued support of Vinyl Community Podcasts and our related shows - cheers to a warm Happy New Year, and contin...
Dec 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 232
Come get a taste of the latest SURFACE NOISE (A-Side) as our cunning vinylsts share what they learned in 2024 record collecting versus how they walk into 2025 viewing the hobby, their collecting goals/tactics/observations and MORE! (1) Vinyl Rewind: Learnings from 2024 (2) Vinyl Resolutions: New approaches for 2025 (3) Any Vinyl Targets or Areas of Focus in 2025? For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 231
Join us for a special Surface Noise (B-Side) episode as we dive into the Best Vinyl Records of 2024! 🎶 In this pod we're spinning the Wheel of Fate to showcase the top vinyl picks of the year based on the personal collections of our panel. 🎧 From rare gems to must-have albums, we’ll explore what made 2024 unforgettable in the world of vinyl. Listen up, won't you? Thank you for all your support this past year, and in the future - means a lot! All this and so much MORE only on SURFACE NOISE, B-S...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 230
Et tu Buttrock? Learn all about this topic de jour - it's origins, it's innovators, and it's imitators. Feel free to join us and bust out your bedazzled jeans, Affliction tee, that rusty chain attached to your wallet, and rub the soul patch on your chin as you listen to the latest FREESTYLE (A-Side) from SURFACE NOISE! For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com For more information on Arnaldo (fidelios_frequency): https://www.youtube.com/@fidelio...
Dec 16, 2024•51 min•Ep. 229
It's a bird, a plane, it's SURFACE NOISE - A Side! Joined by newcomer Jeff (Vinyl Record Info) our daring group of savvy record collectors weigh in on some albums from their collections under the following umbrellas: No Skips - albums that do not possess a single track worth skipping/missing So Many Firsts - First Song, First Album, First Impression: what are some of the greatest 1st song/1st album debuts EVER? *And coming in the Freestyle (next episode): A "Deep" Investigation into the origins ...
Dec 13, 2024•54 min•Ep. 228
A show so big we had to come back for seconds, SURFACE NOISE has more B-Side for your earholes. On this 'sode the panel shares their own Black Friday Record Store Day (24) exploits, including feverish visits to their local indy stores, online shopping for others while waiting in lines, and perhaps the most controversial take ever - how Target had the most desired (and hard to find) album on that day of days. Yes. Target. (Hint: it was a "swift" piece of wax). How did these vinyl scavengers make ...
Dec 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 227
Join us for another high-energy episode of Surface Noise Live as we dive into The Doors Rhino Hi-Fidelity Box Set! 🥁🎸 What do our vinylists think of the set? How does it sound? Should they jump into the re-sell pool knowing the release of the individual titles are looming? 🎤💥 Expect vinyl collector insights, exclusive releases, and a whole lot of music talk that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! 🎶 Whether you’re a Doors fan or just a lover of good vibes, you’re in the right place for re...
Dec 06, 2024•40 min•Ep. 226
Just in time for the holiday weekend 🦃, this episode of OUTWARD BOUND features Jason and Chris as they dive into the rich legacy of jazz trumpet, highlighting 10 of the greatest trumpet players in jazz history! In this podcast, we shine a spotlight on the legendary Miles Davis, whose groundbreaking work redefined the sound of jazz from cool to modal to fusion. His revolutionary style, innovative approach, and timeless recordings make him one of the most influential figures in jazz music. We'll ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 225
Join Jason and Chris as they explore the world of jazz through the beats of the 10 greatest jazz drummers! In this podcast, we spotlight the legendary Art Blakey, whose drumming revolutionized the sound of jazz. From his iconic work with the Jazz Messengers to his unforgettable rhythms that powered countless jazz classics, Art Blakey’s impact on the genre is undeniable. We’ll dig into our own jazz vinyl collections, sharing some of Blakey’s finest albums and discussing the techniques and energy ...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 224
