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It's All About Vinyl

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This podcast has
23 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2026/01/07
Latest episode
2026/10/14
Average duration
59 min.
Release period
14 days

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It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records, the culture around them, and the strange, brilliant stories hiding in the grooves. From format quirks and forgotten formats to music history, magazines (actually quite a lot of mag chat), charts and scenes, each episode digs into why vinyl still matters – and why it always will. Drop the needle and join us. Warning: It is also entirely likely that the chat will veer wildly off course. It's All About Vinyl is presented by Mark Roland and Push, two veteran music journalists whose long history with music journalism started with fanzines in the post-punk, new wave England of the 1980s, before ascending to the giddy heights of the weekly music press as writers and section editors at Melody Maker, and now as the founders of the widely respected music magazine and online platform Electronic Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP22: Faust, LL Cool J, The Yummy Fur
2026/10/14
n this episode, Electronic Sound magazine founders discuss the stoned and naked shenanigans of krautrock legends Faust, the bizarre link between indie champs The Yummy Fur and rap god LL Cool J. Also covered in this episode are New York late 60s electronic trailblazers Silver Apples, and the evolution of Electronic Sound covers. Links! • The Faust issue of Electronic Sound: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/issue-142 • The Yummy Fur / LL Cool J piece here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc6jnegDuGu/?hl=en-gb&img_index=1 • Silver Apples debut LP limited edition on smokey vinyl: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/silver-apples-smoke • Silver Apples second album, limited edition on swirly blue vinyl: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/silver-apples-contact-blue • Soft Cell 'Danceteria' limited edition indies only red vinyl: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/soft-cell-danceteria Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP21: Feedback, everyone loves Dollar, and more nonsense
2026/09/30
In this episode Push returns, and talks to his Electronic Sound magazine co-founder Mark Roland about Dollar, which seems to be a popular topic, including their contribution to a Gary Numan track, those Top of the Pops LPs from the 1970s with pictures of ladies in their undies on the coves, Deep Purple, and some great ideas for future episodes as suggested by podcast listeners/viewers. Dollar Playlist (including the Gary Numan B-side): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3AYKcGlvn4KelZwSh2fSgl?si=4JnoqKTLQn6oZz3EojT6Kw ES David Bowie Top of the Poppers LP: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/bowie Top of the Poppers tackle Kraftwerk’s ‘Autobahn’: https://open.spotify.com/track/3BxH22T0PC9xlyDnlULQjr?si=97f7aa69ac2f4c7c Ultravox book: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/ultravox-book Last minute tickets for the Globo gig: https://www.thegarage.org.uk/shows/globo-pro-war-redux-album-launch/ Globo album, special ES edition with freebies: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/globo-pro-war Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP20: with e.m.arson – sound artist
2026/09/16
In this episode, Electronic Sound co-founder Mark Roland chats to e.m.arson about her debut album, being released on the Electronic Sound label, and delves into a selection of her record and book collection. e.m.arson is a sound artist, whose work you can place somewhere between the tape loop work of William Basinski and the dreampop of the Cocteau Twins. You can pre-order her album from our shop. The release date is 30 October. https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/emarson  Emmally brought in a selection of books and records to talk about, and if you’d like to explore further, here they are:  MUSIC Sylvia and I - ‘For Jon Hassell’ https://sylviaandi.bandcamp.com/album/for-jon-hassell  Jordan Deal -  ‘Seas of Triple Consciousness’ - https://rosekilljupiter.bandcamp.com/album/seas-of-triple-consciousness   Tres Warren and Jeff Burch - ’S/T’ https://thespringpress.bandcamp.com/album/s-t  Crazy Doberman - ‘Crazy Doberman’ https://crazydoberman.bandcamp.com/album/crazy-doberman  BOOKS On Not Knowing by Emily Ogden https://amzn.eu/d/0aUXI15x  The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman https://amzn.eu/d/093mtYwM  Ugliness by Moshtari Hilal  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ugliness-Moshtari-Hilal/dp/195440428X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval https://amzn.eu/d/0hUaFahp  Your Silence Will Not Protect You by Audre Lord https://amzn.eu/d/0aUXI15x  Basta Now by Fanny Chiarello https://amzn.eu/d/0bpq9xYA  Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP19: Globo, Public Image Limited, disappointing valuations of records
2026/09/02
In this episode, Electronic Sound co-founder Mark Roland chats to his bandmate Paul Thompson about the forthcoming re-release of their band Globo's 1995 debut LP 'Pro War'. They also dig out Paul's copy of P.i.L's 'Metal Box' album, and some other gems from his collection. Pre-order Globo's 'Pro War [Redux]' with the free seven-inch single and art card: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/vinyl Tickets for the Globo album launch gig: https://www.thegarage.org.uk/shows/globo-pro-war-redux-album-launch/ Here's the address to drop us a line: [email protected] It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP18: Tape Loop and more feedback
2026/08/19
In this episode Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push talk about issue 140 of Electronic Sound magazine, which is all about tape loops, plus some great feedback and comments from viewers. Buy the Tape Loops issue of Electronic Sound here: https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/issue-140 Here's the address to drop us a line: [email protected] And you can read Push's Doug McKechnie interview here: https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/features/long-reads/doug-mckechnie-the-catalytic-agent/ And if you want to hear Moog modular improv freaking out the 1969 heads, audio of Doug's Altamont set is on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tODo_Nl7xm0 It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP17: Great song, bad album, Bob Dylan, Gary Numan, bootlegs…
2026/08/05
This episode Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push talk about great songs on otherwise bad albums, plus lots of waffle that touches on Rush, Gary Numan, bootlegs and all points between. Here's that picture of Frank Sinatra: https://rocknheavy.net/favorite-images-724feba94965 It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP16: Devo live in 75 and 2026, the B52s, Madonna and 80s pop bangers
2026/07/22
This episode Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push talk about Devo's recent UK show, and what happened to the B52s shortly afterwards. There's also some laser-focussed chat about Madonna and her new work, and some more listener feedback. It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP15: Scritti Politti are back! Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Mark E Smith, and some weird animals
2026/07/08
This episode Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push talk about Scritti Politti, and the cover star of Electronic Sound Green Gartside. The chat leads on to Mouse on Mars, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Mark E Smith and the usual meandering. It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP14: EP14: Nirvana feedback, a 60s psyche legend, a tatty copy of the Beatles' first US LP
2026/06/24
It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP13: Squarepusher, Angine de Poitrine, Boards of Canada and Macca
2026/06/10
In this episode of the podcast from Electronic Sound magazine (https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/magazine) founders Mark Roland and Push have a look at issue 138 and discuss Squarepusher, Angine de Poitrine, Boards of Canada's new album and the new one from Paul McCartney. Stay tuned to the end for a fine joke which doesn't get quite reaction hoped for. It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP12: I Dyed Kurt Cobain's Hair Green… and other SubPop adventures
2026/05/27
In this episode, Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push talk about their experiences with the first wave of SubPop bands to hit the UK back in the late 1980s, and Push's various interactions with Kurt Cobain. It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP11: The New Synth Supergroup! Pink Floyd Top 5 Albums! Listener feedback! Dutch Architecture!
2026/05/13
In this episode, Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push reveal the identity of the new synth supergroup and fill in the detail of this bold new venture, tackle some more viewer feedback, including input from the Freddie Starr fan club about the last episode's mention of his Elvis tribute era, and wrap up by ranking their favourite Pink Floyd albums, an exercise moderately less messy than when they tried to rank Sweet singles. The David Bowie bit in 'Full Stretch': https://youtu.be/WiuZDWeEnI4?si=dC2gbYtUc7G3aR27&t=545 Cube Houses in Rotterdam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cube_house#/media/File:GraphyArchy_-_Wikipedia_00096.jpg Rotterdam's Erasmusbrug: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erasmusbrug#/media/File:Erasmusbrug,_September_2019.jpg You can buy Issue 137 of Electronic Sound, together with the purple vinyl seven-inch single at https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/issue-137 It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP10: Pricey records, Freddie Starr and The Fall, mind-blowing John Du Cann update
2026/04/29
In Episode 10 of the podcast from the makers of Electronic Sound magazine, Mark Roland and Isaak Lewis-Smith read out some viewers feedback, reveal the most expensive records in their collections, go down a rabbit hole about the defunct UK indie label Kamera, and update with more detail about John Du Cann, the musician who re-voiced a Gary Numan track for a jeans advert in 1979. t's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP09: A bit of Adam Buxton, a Gary Numan TV advert from 1979, Hannah Peel, Delia Derbyshire, John Foxx, and The Moon.
2026/04/15
In episode 09 of the podcast from Electronic Sound magazine, co-founder Mark Roland is joined by Isaak Lewis-Smith who edits the magazine's front section. They chat about issue 136 of the magazine, which includes an interview with podcast don Adam Buxton, which leads to a dive into a 1979 Gary Numan-soundtracked TV advert. Mark is then joined by cover star Hannah Peel, who talks about the Moon, Delia Derbyshire, John Foxx and her new album with BeiBei Wang, 'The Endless Dance'. And Peter Gabriel having a spot of swan bother at his Real World studio. Show notes: The actual email address for the podcast is not garbled nonsense Mark read out, but [email protected]. Do drop us a line! Benge's TV show is here: https://youtu.be/EcXupJGNw1s?si=2hOQrnZPJTE7Ip5b You can buy issue 136 of Electronic Sound featuring Hannah Peel, Adam Buxton, Speedy J, The Grid, Richard Barbieri, Steve, Lyr and many more at https://electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/p/issue-136 It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP08: Why Is Paul McCartney So Great? And how is he connected to both the Sex Pistols and Throbbing Gristle?
2026/04/01
In episode eight of the podcast from Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push talk about Paul McCartney, just before he announced a new solo album. Had Paul waited a few days, we could have talked about that too… Inspired by the watching the Man On The Run documentary, they mull over Macca's 1970s, and finally reveal the truth about his connection to Throbbing Gristle, and the Sex Pistols. It's All About Vinyl is a podcast about records and the stories that cling to them. Each episode explores the history, culture and happy accidents behind recorded music, from spinning speeds and forgotten formats to music magazines, charts and the people who shaped how we listen. It’s a chatty, curious look at vinyl and the analogue world around it: part music history, part trivia, part conversation. Whether you’re a serious collector, a casual listener, or someone who’s ever said “I’ve got that on vinyl”, this is a show about why records still matter – and why they always will. Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Support the podcast! Buy an issue of Electronic Sound, subscribe, or buy a T-shirt, or a record. Or a CD. And sometimes a book. www.electronicsound.co.uk/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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