The Plural Of Vinyl

Nov 16 2024 31 ep. 33 mins 30
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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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Please Scream for Margo Season one ends. Joel says bye. Plural of Haiku.

Nov 16 2024 35 mins  
This week’s episode of the Plural Pod marks the end of season one and Gareth and Joel reflect on their experiences over the last eight months. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Primal Scream, The Charlatans and a host of artists paying tribute to Margo Guryan. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, incl

Voulez vous reggae? Or perhaps you need The Cure? Rare psych to season.

Nov 09 2024 33 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel reflect on the remarkable legacy of Quincy Jones. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Abba, Songs: Ohia and The Cure. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a magical reggae white label and some sought after psych. Iain from Longwell Reco

Pumpkins still smashing? A Sunhouse trip for autumn. From Me To You Two.

Oct 31 2024 26 mins  
In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, it’s the latest instalment of ‘From Me To You’. The format is nice and straightforward: Joel picks an album for Gareth that he’s never heard before and Gareth picks an album for Joel that he’s never heard before. After some intensive listening, they reconvene to share their thoughts. That conversation is what you can hear in tod

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’