The Plural Of Vinyl

Oct 25 2024 28 ep. 34 mins 33
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The Plural Of Vinyl is a weekly podcast about records. Each Friday, Gareth and Joel give you all you need to know about new titles and quality reissues in the racks, big moments in the second-hand market and the state of the nation’s shops.

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Patterns In Repeat. An audio essay on Laura Marling’s work.

Oct 25 2024 38 mins  
This week’s episode of the Plural Pod is a little different. Joel is out in Japan, so Gareth flies solo with a special episode on the career of Laura Marling. There’s a consideration of her releases to date and a more in-depth look at her brand new album, ‘Patterns In Repeat’. Keep an ear for a few crate-digging voicenotes from Joel too, who checks in from his travels.Get i

Field and folk music. Soundtrack for the underworld. Jazz free episode.

Oct 18 2024 29 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel consider the ways in which our favourite music gets used in the wider world, following Rufus Wainwright’s reaction to his version of ‘Hallelujah’ being played at a Trump rally. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Gemma Hayes, Art Block and Field Music. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some

Rollin’ and punches. Eco moon music and jazz. Dublin dialling in.

Oct 10 2024 29 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel discuss on-stage bust-ups after the recent plight of Jane’s Addiction. There are reviews of fresh pressings from McKowski & Nick Power, New Street Adventure and Coldplay. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a Northern Soul scarcity and

Rough Trade and Jazz Harp. Rare Iranian records. Sophie remembered.

Oct 03 2024 35 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the continuing expansion of Rough Trade. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Dorothy Ashby, Therapy? and Sophie. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including something almost impossible to hear and a legendary heavy metal debut o

Short but sweet Blue Note. Top notch second hand psych-folk. Tom’s in a wet car.

Sep 26 2024 12 mins  
It’s an abbreviated episode of the Plural Pod this week. As a result of what we’ll call ‘factors’, it wasn’t possible to review a full range of titles. So, you get a Blue Note Classic from Gareth and a belting bit of vintage British psych-folk from Joel. Thankfully, Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl is on hand with bargains, reporting from a rain-soaked car park in the north. Al

Dance and classical. Via psych from Hobbiton. Tom's back with bargains

Sep 20 2024 43 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the list of releases for National Album Day. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Floating Points, Nancy Sinatra and Tindersticks. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including something from the top of the classical pops and a one

Sugary icebergs. Odyssey to Swift business. Special ensemble.

Sep 12 2024 31 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel are mulling over the purpose of the Mercury Prize and reflecting on this year’s winner. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Ultravox, The Lightning Seeds and Ishmael Ensemble. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including an RSD rarity that’

Ritual to Mod. It's not easy sounding green. Worst band in the world?

Sep 08 2024 32 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the growing prominence of ecovinyl. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Eddie Piller, Jon Hopkins and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including white label nascent Britpop and something truly, un

Espresso and talc. Unspun gold now spun with joy. Mad for Floyd and it.

Aug 30 2024 30 mins  
It’s the first episode of the Plural Pod since the summer specials and Gareth and Joel find themselves swept up in the news of Oasis’ reunion. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Patrice Rushen, Sabrina Carpenter and Golden Shoulders. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a magnificent burst

Summer Special Three. No point crying over records. Our verdicts are in.

Aug 22 2024 32 mins  
For this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel continue their holiday specials. With all due respect to both The Beatles and The Chuckle Brothers, this one is entitled ‘From Me To You’. Gareth picked an album for Joel to hear for the first time and Joel returned the favour for Gareth. If you’d like to listen first so that you know what is being talked about, it�