This Is Vinyl

Send a textTo 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 Autism and how it manifests itself with Sam and how music helps. His collection is stunning and his cataloguing system is one that many should adopt!

Send a textDiane 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 heading up the Music Managers Forum as the Chair for a number of years, she is someone I've been wanting to catch up with for ages. And did I mention she loves vinyl???

Send a textAre 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 an eye out for. He'll bust a few myths about collecting as well as how to recognise the genuine article. It's a fascinating discussion for any vinyl fan and a must for any Beatles fan.

Send a textIsland 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 label with former Island Press Officer Neil Storey. Neil worked at Island for many years at possibly its most exciting time and has written the definitive book on it too. Hope you enjoy!!!

Send a textI 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 in a studio by the 60ft Dolls drummer and told to 'run'..... Life was clearly much more fun back then.....!!!

Send a textA great discussion about what hooked Mark as an A&R man on vinyl as a format, his love of music, running a hugely successful Independent Record Label & Publishing Company and as a Scouser and a fan, how signing a newly re-formed Echo & The Bunnymen nearly caused him an anxiety attack!! 

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Send a textIn this first episode of "This Is Vinyl" I talk with old friend Mike Smith about our joint experiences in the 'Britpop Wars', signing Blur, important releases, Trainspotting, running Columbia Records and a host of other things we probably almost forgot.... I hope you enjoy it. Mark.#ThisIsVinyl#VinylTalks#MusicLegends#BritpopMemories#BritpopWars#BlurAndBeyond#TrainspottingVibes#ColumbiaRecordsJourney#MusicIndustryStories