This week we're honored to have Blues Legend Charlie Musselwhite, a man who has played with many of the great blues musicians in history. Charlie shares his history, his stories growing up in Memphis alongside Elvis & Johnny Cash, to moving to Chicago and playing in all the joints on the South-side with countless blues musicians. 

Recently discovered tapes showcase news reports from the first hour of John Lennon's death, December 8, 1980.

Dave Morrell has a fascinating tale about meeting John Lennon, trading records with him and taking custody of Lennon's very own Beatles 'Butcher-Cover'. Clearly the best record collecting story ever. PLUS we have a special episode coming up featuring new recordings from the night of Lennon's death, listen for more details.

We don't throw the term "legend" around too much but today is very appropriate; Keith Morris, founder & former lead singer of Black Flag, Circle Jerks and OFF! joins us to talk about his career, his music, his life, his unique perspective and of course his record collection. We go deep on this one and share information on Keith's new autobiography "My Damage", a fascinating read through his life and the early days of punk rock. Plus a short record-nerd tutorial on Black Flag and SST's 1st record "Nervous Breakdown"; early pressings fetch several hundred dollars, today we share what you need to know to spot one.

This week, we have Chris Robinson formerly of The Black Crowes and now with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and we're talking about his history, his music and of course his massive record collection. Chris is quite the vinyl collector and can't seem to stay out of record stores while on tour. Check out the new LP "If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home By Now" available now, as well as the tour dates for the Chris Robinson Brotherhood. And this week we also plunder through the new Record Store Day 'Black Friday' release list. Lots of stuff there, mark your calendars for Friday November 25!

Red Fang is a metal band, very heavy, catchy and never-compromising. Bryan Giles joins us to talk about the band history, their approach to making music, their new album 'Only Ghosts', their upcoming tour and of course, vinyl vinyl vinyl. Plus we just got back from Southern California with a few suitcases full of rekkids!

This week we discuss some great options for vinyl record enthusiasts on your gift list; rather than buying them another record which they may or may not enjoy, how about getting them an accessory that will go well with their hobby? We discuss a few options plus we talk to a record collector who recently ran across some rare Frank Sinatra acetates that once belong to Ava Gardner. A great story on finding a piece of music history that can be yours for the right price!

Mike Doughty is one of my favourite artists; beautiful songs, striking lyrics, melodies that stick in the head for days and he's prolific, so there's more of him to enjoy. Today he stops by The Vinyl Guide and discusses his craft as well as his new LP "The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns" available now. Plus we feature a special track for listeners of The Vinyl Guide!

Van Halen were the most powerful band in the world in 1984, this is the story of that journey, their career-defining LP "1984" and an in-depth discussion with album artist Margo Z Nahas.

You've seen them at yard sales, you've noticed them in 2nd hand shops, you may have actually owned or listened to them in the past, but do you know the history of the 8 track tape? It's pretty fascinating and it's thanks to innovators and businessmen like Earl 'Madman' Muntz and Bill Lear that started the personal music craze. Hear the story along with some secrets various artists his within the tracks of the 8 track tapes!