Concert Buddie | Building Community Through Vinyl: Amanda Schutzman Interview

Let's do this, Buddies! Concert Buddie returns on Vinyl Community Podcasts for an in-depth conversation with Amanda Schutzman as we explore her passion for music, vinyl records, collecting, and the stories that connect people through physical media. In this exclusive interview, Amanda reflects on growing up as a "record store kid," spending countless hours in her father Mike Schutzman's Long Island shop, Slipped Disc Records. That early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for music, but it wasn't until the store closed in 2008 that she began building a vinyl record collection of her own and developed a deeper appreciation for format. Amanda shares how relationships and networking have shaped her career—from working the sales floor and managing record stores to her current role as a sales representative for All Media Supply LLC. Along the way, she has become one of the hobby's most recognizable advocates, creating her incredibly detailed record store maps that help collectors discover shops across the U.S. (now covering all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.) and helping organize the twice-yearly Vinyl Revolution Record Fair in New York City.  A former board member of Women in Vinyl, Amanda discusses the importance of representation, diversity, and welcoming new generations into the hobby. We also dive into her experiences within the Vinyl Community, her favorite albums, thoughts on the continuing + evolving vinyl resurgence, and why collecting records remains such a meaningful way to connect with music. And despite her sharing her open disdain for Long Island's finest export, Mr. William Joel, it's a conversation not to be missed! 😀🎹   ⚠️⬇️⚠️⬇️⚠️⬇️⚠️⬇️   For more information on guest Amanda Schutzman: https://www.wearesmelly.com IG: @amanda.sells.records For information on the next Vinyl Revolution Record Show October 4th, 2026 at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria, NY: https://www.vinylrevolutionrecordshow.com IG: @vinylrevolutionrecordshow   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10