Many of the best and biggest names in music left us too soon. This trip around the turntable, the Vinyl Ventures crew looks back on some of our favorite music from those artists who left us too soon. There are more than just the members of the 27 Club here. The list of Rock Stars and amazing musicians who died too soon is so much longer than we have time for in one show. While these musicians left us early, they left an indelible mark on our music-loving hearts and live on forever in those records we love to play. Rest In Power! Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/ #vinylcommunity #music #vinylrecords #vinylcollecting

No way are the Vinyl Ventures crew ranking every Rolling Stones album. They don't want to do a 3-hour show, so how about the top ten. The greatest band in the world are still putting out records in 2024, so there is a lot to choose from in their ranking albums. Narrowing the list to the top ten makes it an easier task, but ranking those 10 makes the task a bit more challenging. Faithful listeners you may not agree with the Vinyl Ventures crew, but lists are super fun. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/ #vinylcommunity #music #vinylrecords #vinylcollecting

Hey vinyl crew, this week we take a look at some favorite double albums Jay and John have collected over the years. It could be Double Trouble or Double the Fun... Double albums became a thing in the late 60s, and since then, many pop artists have released DoubleAlbums. They can be twice as nice or double bummers. Let us know if any of these choices made you do a double take! (Or spit take...) Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

Days of the week is the theme for this spin on the the old Victrola. Join the Vinyl Ventures crew for songs in the key of a day of the week. Fun discoveries abound. Some days are more popular for artists and bands to sing about than others. Some days don't get much love, hump day, Wednesday is not the most popular day to sing about. Tune in and drop out while you count down the days to the weekend. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/ #vinylcommunity #music #vinylrecords #vinylcollecting

1974 turns 50, along with some outstanding vinyl. After Rock and Roll took over the charts 10 years earlier when the Beatles hit the US, '74 was almost like a pause year. John and Jay explore what was happening with music in 1974 . Was it just a transitional year, or was music changing tune in to find out. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google -https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

Are you ready to take a trip? John and Jay are all set for a musical journey. Songs, artists or album titles that are cities, towns and places will be the map for this dreamy episode. So hop in the passenger seat and sit back to enjoy this journey with the guys. Check out Vinyl Ventures on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

Jay Jay French is a connoisseur of music...a lot of different music. He's been there and done that. From forming Twisted Sister 50 years ago, to becoming a highly sought-after producer and manager, to becoming a motivational speaker...he's done all of this one way...his. Join the guys, as Jay Jay takes them on a wild ride through all the "twists" and turns in rock-n-roll that usually throw a lot of people off. From his being a Grateful Dead devotee to playing in clubs owned by Mafia bosses, this is a fantastic and entertaining talk. If you want brutally honest, unfiltered thoughts on everything from the New York Dolls to the assassination of JFK, buckle-up, and keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times! Be sure to check out his podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jay-jay-french-connection-beyond-the-music/id1541924407 #twistedsister #vinylcommunity Check out Vinyl Ventures on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

In this trip around the turntable, the guys share some of their favorite colors...bands, songs or albums with colors in their name or title. As we curate our collections, it's easy to forget about everything we acquire and sometimes the simple act of figuring out what albums, artists or songs have colors in their title is a great way to re-familiarize yourself with what you have. There are more than you think. So hop on and take a spin with John and Jay as they explore the colors of their collections.

Australia is a unique country and one that has produced some amazing music. On this episode we celebrate the music of the magical land. Our special guest, a real Australian - Will Foster, talks about some of his favorite bands on the "Pub Rock" scene. If you are hoping to hear us talk about Men at Work, AC DC, or the Bee Gees your hopes will be dashed. Lots of great music to be discovered on this fabulous edition of Vinyl Ventures.

John and Jay explore the records that brought bands back into the spotlight they used to bask in. Just... don't tell LL Cool J we used THAT word in the title, John lost our thesaurus and we couldn't think of another word. Listen to our podcast on other platforms— Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

John and Jay talk with Roger Coletti, the man behind SiriusXM's all music talk channel Volume! Turns out he's a vinyl (and KISS) nerd just like the rest of us. From his beginnings in radio, to his time at MTV Radio, to producing a new interactive music podcast, Roger regales us with some fantastic stories from his colorful past in the music biz. Listen to our podcast on other platforms— Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB-B79XM3gz_nEiESH3_duyGPeZlWgYgN&feature=share Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARAD Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast/

We all have favorite bands and favorite records, and those favorites can change from time to time, depending on a lot of things. This time around the horn the guys step out on a ledge and rank the studio releases from the mighty Led Zeppelin. With only 9 albums, one might think that this would be an easy task. Alas, no...it is not! Favorites or not, the crew manages to put Zeppelin's oeuvre in order of preference. Song-to-song, artwork, and many other details come into play as the guys try to agree on an order that does justice to one of the most respected catalogs in rock n' roll history. Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and all of our other Video Content on Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@vinylventures5943?sub_confirmation=1 Hear Our Podcasts on Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Listen on Google- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARA Follow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/

"O Canada" did not become the official Canadian national anthem until 1980 with the passage of the National Anthem Act. As National anthems go, it is a beautiful song. On O Canada the Vinyl Ventures crew share some of their favorite Canadian Artists. For this show Blame Canada like the parents of a juvenile character in the 1999 animated film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut did. The film featured a satirical song "Blame Canada", the parents, decide to blame Canada for the trouble their children are getting into since watching a Canadian-made film. The song was nominated for an Oscar, it did not win. Or even better yet Blame Vinyl Ventures! Hear our podcasts and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Hear our podcasts and subscribe on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c... Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

We sometimes take for granted the thought, inspiration, and investment that artists and their record companies put into how albums are presented. The guys take it for granted no longer, and share some of their favorite album packages and artwork. The album is an art form, in and of itself. The package finally gets it's due in this first of what will likely be many Nice Package! episodes. Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and all of our other Video Content on Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@vinylventures5943?sub_confirmation=1 Hear Our Podcasts on Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinyl-ventures/id1495409282 Google- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS84MjE5NTMucnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi84sietJH-AhVFoYkEHeqcDocQ9sEGegQIARA Follow us on Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast/

The Vinyl Ventures crew wraps up their Essential Album shows with the 10th installment. What started as a discussion list in the summer of 2021 has become some of the most popular shows on Vinyl Ventures. 100 albums each seems easy when you have a a few thousand in the collection. But in practice with each show it gets a little more challenging as some artists and bands get left off the list. It's a wrap on the Essential lists and this show is a great one. -Make sure to subscribe here on YouTube-- Here -Follow us on Facebook-- Here -Follow us on Instagram here-- Here

Crossroads Music show is the best vinyl community gathering in Indiana. The best One Day Shop in the state for vinyl records, 45s, CDs, DVDs, Cassettes, Posters, Stereo Equipment, and Music. In this special 50th episode the Vinyl Ventures crew takes the show on the road and talks with some of the colorful characters that make the Crossroads Music Show fantastic. Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 Make sure to follow us here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Greatest hits albums are sometimes snubbed by the vinyl community. Often these collections are a cash grab by record companies, and artists can be left out of the decision making process. Occasionally an artist sees their sales, presence and notoriety grow from Greatest Hits releases. It’s a mixed bag across the industry for sure. For the Vinyl Ventures crew, when to buy a Greatest Hits album versus albums in an artist’s catalog comes down to how they feel about the group. Some albums are essential, even if it is an artist that doesn't fully resonate with a listener. Picking which ones to buy Best-Ofs from and and which ones to do a deep catalog dive into is in the ears of the beholder. On this episode the guys recommend some of their favorite Greatest Hits Collections. Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other Video Content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vinylventures5943?sub_confirmation=1 Make sure to follow us here on Facebook: facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

She Sides is the long-overdue show the Vinyl Ventures crew admittedly should have already done...many episodes ago. This time we're honoring and recognizing great female performers and bands who have made a mark on our musical tastes. We may have left some off but we'll undoubtedly re-visit this topic and do more shows that celebrate our favorite "She Sides". It just may be one small step for women and one giant leap for womankind. Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@vinylventures5943 Make sure to follow us here on Facebook facebook.com/vinylventurespodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vinylventures_podcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Nine is the fourth composite number, and the first composite number that is odd. 9 is the highest single-digit number in the decimal system. By Mihăilescu's theorem, 9 is the only positive perfect power that is one more than another positive perfect power, since the square of 3 is one more than the cube of 2. The Beatles created a sound collage with Revolution 9. For the band, saying number nine in songs was an inside joke. For the Vinyl Ventures crew Essential #9 means light at the end of the essential tunnel. Tune in and drop out, you will dig it.

This time around the turntable, we offer a love letter to vinyl enthusiasts. Okay...maybe not a love letter, but a celebration of love songs and/or non-love songs. This can be music that creates an ambiance, music that makes your little heart go pitter-patter, or music to express those heart-felt emotions we celebrate on the Hallmark-created Valentine's Day. The guys discuss a few records that are out of their typical wheelhouse and come up with some suggestions to celebrate the annual day of love. Happy V.D.!