Dean Benedetti just wanted to get some saxophone tips from his hero Charlie Parker. He ultimately ended up with a pile of recordings cut onto paper discs that captured the legendary jazz musician at one of the most formative periods of his career.

Records are generally a linear experience however there are some artists like Tool, Mr Bungle, Pink Floyd & even The Beatles have gone a step or 3 further and push the vinyl format beyond just a single spiral. We talk about those as well as share some upcoming products that may satisfy those looking for cheaper alternatives to record cleaners. Also quick shout to a guy making cool art on vinyl records; Daniel Edlen @ VinylArt.info

Ringo Starr is clearing out his attic & selling The Beatles White Album #0000001, however it's not the only White Album up for sale. Also Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page is so into Occult figure Aleister Crowley he made marks on a record that you may have. And hot damn, we have a Facebook page.

Cadet Concept Records was a subsidiary of the Chess Records label out of Chicago and intended to modernize some famous blues musicians, including the misunderstood Muddy Waters' 'Electric Mud' and 'The Howlin' Wolf Album'. The results weren't what they expected, plus Nate talks his turntable dramas, gets saved by The Spin Doctor in Hornsby and discovers Ortofon styluses.

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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things record-related.