In part 2 of our 2 part series on bootleg recordings, we tell the story of Mike Millard "Mike the Mic" who recorded hundreds of bands in the 70s in Los Angeles, including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who and many more, and then interview Mr Stephen Coates of the band "The Real Tuesday Weld" who just wrote a book titled "X-Ray Audio: The Strange Story of Soviet Music On The Bone". Fascinating book, you must hear what it was like for music fans behind the iron curtain during the cold war.

The 1st of our 2 part series on bootleg records; we discuss events that led up to the creation of the bootleg industry, the story behind the first widely distributed bootleg Bob Dylan's "The Great White Wonder" and The Rolling Stones "LiveR Than You'll Ever Be", some of the personalities, including Frank Zappa, that either participated or were forced to deal with part of the bootleg story and tips for vinyl collectors interested in adding some boots to their already crowded record shelves.

This week I’m going to give away some records so share the Vinyl Guide with your friends and I may just reach out to you to send you some good stuff! This week I also chat with Parker Macy of Crème Tangerine Records of Costa Mesa California near Los Angeles, share record shipping tips and talk about some of the jewels in my vinyl collection.

Nate talks to Mike Spitz and Rebecca Villaneda, authors of "The Record Store Book: Fifty of Southern California's Most Iconic and Legendary Record Stores" as well as discussing the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a singing sensation that was popular for all the wrong reasons as illustrated in an upcoming movie on her life.

Lots of Zappa talk including Nate's favourites 'We're Only In It For The Money' & 'Lumpy Gravy', Arthur Barrow talks about his time w/ FZ and how to tell if your Zappa WOIIFTM is 1st press or later press. Plus Glenn Frey of Eagles is dead & Stephen Mintz of Bagatelle Records in Long Beach California is very much alive!

This week we say goodbye to one of our heroes David Bowie and talk about the lack of copies of his last LP "Black Star" there are on the market. We also tell the tale of the record John Lennon, Paul McCartney & George Harrison made in Liverpool before forming The Beatles and what it and various forms go for in the market (hint: it's a lot!). Also continuing the recent Record Roadtrip in Los Angeles Nate talks to a vinyl-legend Kevin Donan of the shop "As The Record Turns" in Hollywood. You need a record? Kevin will find it! Download this episode and hear his story!

Continuing with the Los Angeles Vinyl Roadtrip, Nate interviews Marc Weinstein of Amoeba Music, who shares the history and future of running the world's largest music store. Also we discuss the passing of 2 rock greats, Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead & Hawkwind & Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots & Velvet Revolver.

Nate takes a trip to Los Angeles and talks about why LA is such a great area for record collectors. We also talk about New Years Resolutions with vinyl collecting and interview Mike Vague who is a renown record dealer, collector and music fan.

Dean Benedetti just wanted to get some saxophone tips from his hero Charlie Parker. He ultimately ended up with a pile of recordings cut onto paper discs that captured the legendary jazz musician at one of the most formative periods of his career.

Records are generally a linear experience however there are some artists like Tool, Mr Bungle, Pink Floyd & even The Beatles have gone a step or 3 further and push the vinyl format beyond just a single spiral. We talk about those as well as share some upcoming products that may satisfy those looking for cheaper alternatives to record cleaners. Also quick shout to a guy making cool art on vinyl records; Daniel Edlen @ VinylArt.info

Ringo Starr is clearing out his attic & selling The Beatles White Album #0000001, however it's not the only White Album up for sale. Also Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page is so into Occult figure Aleister Crowley he made marks on a record that you may have. And hot damn, we have a Facebook page.

Cadet Concept Records was a subsidiary of the Chess Records label out of Chicago and intended to modernize some famous blues musicians, including the misunderstood Muddy Waters' 'Electric Mud' and 'The Howlin' Wolf Album'. The results weren't what they expected, plus Nate talks his turntable dramas, gets saved by The Spin Doctor in Hornsby and discovers Ortofon styluses.

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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things record-related.