This Is Vinyl
A podcast series for the Vinyl enthusiast and collector. Interviews include Music Industry professionals and artists from the world of Ska, Punk, Britpop, A&R, Film and iconic record labels such as Island Records plus some incredible record collectors!
Podcasting since 2024 • 9 episodes
This Is Vinyl
Latest Episodes
Episode 9 - An Autism special with Sammy G my Superpowered friend
To celebrate Autism awareness I interviewed one of the finest collectors I know, a young lad called Sam Glendenning, who I'm in awe of. His appreciation of music and vinyl in particular is amazing and his enthusiasm is inspiring. We talk about ...
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Episode 8 - Artist Management with Diane Wagg
Diane is one of the best managers in the business with a huge and impressive CV. From working with acts like Thin Lizzy, Bowie, Republica, Scouting For Girls and many more - running acclaimed producer Tony Visconti's studio, A&R at EMI and ...
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Episode 7 - The Beatles; what are your LP's worth? With Prof Jim Allan
Are your Beatles Albums valuable? Well, you can find out here whether or not you have a sleeper in your collection! Beatles expert Professor Jim Allan lifts the lid on the more collectable and rare LP's from the Fab 4 and what you should keep a...
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Episode 6 - Island Records with Neil Storey
Island Records is one of the most iconic and respected record labels ever to exist. With a catalogue containing acts as diverse as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, Free, Roxy Music, Grace Jones just to name a few, we explore the ethos behind the ...
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This is Vinyl - Episode 5: The life of an A&R Exec with Ben Wardle - Part 1
I talk to Ben about working for a Major Record Label chasing the 'next U2', running a successful 'Indie' label through the 1990's, signing acts like Sleeper, getting Elvis Costello to cover one of your songs and having a pistol pointed at you i...
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