Sounds On Vinyl

It’s Christmas time, and we are celebrating here on the SOV show.  Mike plays the guitar and sings in between talking about vinyl, wish lists, and all the hijinx that usually happens during a Christmas party.   We also have music from all the kick ass bands we’ve played on the show this season, including…
This week Phil is visited by ghosts, Mike answers the question on whether you should invest in new or old pressings and is it worth getting “Best Of” albums.  And if that wasn’t enough kick-ass, we have new music from Marble Mammoth. Go check them out.  We had a few audio issues with this one….
This week we honor Record Store Day, a day when collectors of vinyl come together to support their local record store. We also have music from Acid’s Trip with their song “Trippin’ Balls”.  And as always, Mike shares his latest finds. Hosted by Mike Svensson and Phil Bowyer Intro and Outro Music by Grand Rezerva…
This week Mike and Phil dive into the myth of “Must Have Records” – the records that the snobby gatekeepers say you should own.  We get into what you should buy and how to track your collection on Discogs. We also have an awesome pick of the week featuring The Demtones. Be sure to check…
This week we dive into the ceremony of listening, sharing stories on how we listen to music.  There’s also an original GiggleShot (What Phil calls his corny dad jokes) and a few other odds and ends.  Medium: https://medium.com/sounds-on-vinyl/the-grading-system-for-vinyl-records-413a598fb05d Subscribe where you listen and don’t forget to hit us up on the socials (@soundsonvinyl on Instagram…
This week we talk about those little things that make a vinyl record special – and valuable to collectors.   For more in-depth information, including pictures, check out the companion article on Medium (https://medium.com/@micke700/the-special-albums-15f82f3cd4ff).   We also have some great music by Cim Dahlle & The Damage Done! Sounds on Vinyl is hosted by Mike Svensson…
This week on the Sounds On Vinyl show, Mike and Phil talk about First Pressings – what they are, why they are important to collectors, and how to identify a first pressing.  We also have music from Aldrovonda, an alternative rock band from Stockholm, Sweden.  Check ’em out at @aldrovandaofficial on Instagram.  Subscribe to the…
This week Mike and Phil pick up where they left off with the grading scale, and talk about the best places to buy and research vinyl records. There’s also music from Flegma with exciting news about the band. Intro & Outro Music by Grand Rezerva Hosted by Mike Svensson and Phil Bowyer Intro Voice-Over by…
This week we dive into the vinyl grading scale and how to choose the best vinyl based on how you will use it.  We also have brand new music from Dead Sleep!  It’s hard to grade a vinyl record accurately, it all depends on taste. But when you talk about used records I go with…
This week, we talk about getting the right turntables and speakers.  We also have music from the Oh Nos.  Oh Nos Website: https://theohnos.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ohnos/ Hosted by Mike Svensson and Phil Bowyer. Produced by BoozeHound Entertainment. Intro and Outro Music by Grand Rezerva. Intro and Outro Voiceover by Kate Bowyer, courtesy of Shot Glass Records.