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It's All About Vinyl

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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.


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.


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  • #18
    August 19 · 54 min

    EP18: Tape Loop and more feedback

    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: vinylpod@protonmail.com 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.

  • #17
    August 5 · 1 hr 3 min

    EP17: Great song, bad album, Bob Dylan, Gary Numan, bootlegs…

    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.

  • July 22 · 1 hr 15 min

    EP16: Devo live in 75 and 2026, the B52s, Madonna and 80s pop bangers

    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.

  • #15
    July 8 · 55 min

    EP15: Scritti Politti are back! Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Mark E Smith, and some weird animals

    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.

  • #14
    June 24 · 1 hr 15 min

    EP14: EP14: Nirvana feedback, a 60s psyche legend, a tatty copy of the Beatles' first US LP

    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.

  • #13
    June 10 · 54 min

    EP13: Squarepusher, Angine de Poitrine, Boards of Canada and Macca

    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.

  • May 27 · 57 min

    EP12: I Dyed Kurt Cobain's Hair Green… and other SubPop adventures

    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.

  • #11
    May 13 · 1 hr 2 min

    EP11: The New Synth Supergroup! Pink Floyd Top 5 Albums! Listener feedback! Dutch Architecture!

    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.

  • #10
    April 29 · 1 hr 2 min

    EP10: Pricey records, Freddie Starr and The Fall, mind-blowing John Du Cann update

    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.

  • #9
    April 15 · 56 min

    EP09: A bit of Adam Buxton, a Gary Numan TV advert from 1979, Hannah Peel, Delia Derbyshire, John Foxx, and The Moon.

    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 vinylpod@protonmail.com. 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.

  • April 1 · 57 min

    EP08: Why Is Paul McCartney So Great? And how is he connected to both the Sex Pistols and Throbbing Gristle?

    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.

  • March 26 · 50 min

    EP07: With Mal from Cabaret Voltaire: Sheffield, the avant garde and London's YMCA in 1979

    In episode seven of the new podcast from Electronic Sound magazine, founder Mark Roland has a cosy chat with Cabaret Voltaire founder Stephen Mallinder. The wide-ranging conversation takes in the Sheffield music scene of the 1970s, the teenaged Mal, Chris Watson and Richard H. Kirk developing their avant garde process in a loft, and the carpeted splendour of the YMCA basement venue in London's Tottenham Court Road in 1979. 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.

  • #6
    March 19 · 1 hr 1 min

    EP06: Kraftwerk Atmos and Cabaret Voltaire and Listener Feedback Answered!

    In episode six, Electronic Sound magazine founders Mark Roland and Push chat about the launch of Kraftwerk's Atmos mix of the 'Radio-Activity' album, and British electrronc music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire. 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.

  • March 5 · 51 min

    EP05: Snooker legend Steve Davis chats with Mark about kosmische music, selling and buying vinyl. And floorboards

    In episode five of the new podcast from Electronic Sound magazine, founder Mark Roland has a cosy chat with snooker legend turned electronic music lighting rod Steve Davis. Under discussion are kosmische music, the Canterbury scene, Magma, record fairs, limited edition records, selling records to buy more records and much more besides. 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.

  • February 19 · 1 hr 8 min

    EP04: Harry Styles and songs that sound like other songs, My Bloody Valentine, Record Store Day

    In episode four of the new podcast from Electronic Sound magazine, founders Mark Roland and Push discuss Harry Styles and his new-ish song 'Aperture', and the unlikely source where some of its inspiration may have come from, leading to a chat about The Stranglers, Elastica, the Manic Street Preachers, Wire, Oasis, Neil Innes, Radiohead, The Fall and Spinal Tap. They also dissect Record Store Day 2026 and mine it for the releases they're interested in, My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless' with the original Creation press release, while also touching on counter-culture roots of synthesist Suzanne Ciani, and much more besides. 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.

  • February 12 · 35 min

    Extra! #01: The Post-Punk Glory Days and Futurama Festival

    It's a bonus episode! Mark Roland and Push take a look at the new issue of Electronic Sound magazine, with a deep dive into the history of the legendary Futurama Festival which saw the likes of Siouxsie & The Banshees, Public Image Limited, Dead Or Alive and the Bay City Rollers rubbing shoulders in a petrol-stinking shed. Also they question the wisdom of doing a live launch event. Tickets for the live event: https://norwichartscentre.co.uk/event/synth-east-film-live-podcast-live-music/ My Life In The Mosh of Ghosts blog: https://www.mylifeinthemoshofghosts.com/ 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.

  • #2
    February 5 · 1 hr 3 min

    EP03: Behind the scenes of the British music press

    In episode three of the new podcast from Electronic Sound magazine, founders Mark Roland and Push delve into the history of Melody Maker, the legendary British music paper which launched in January 2026, 100 years ago. They tell the story of how the Maker started as a devious plot by its founder to promote songs like 'I've Never Wronged An Onion', through to the post-Beatle glory days and a peek behind the scenes as they reveal the inner workings from their time at the august publication, and its sad demise in 2000. 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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