Two Guys Talking About Records - A Vinyl Community Podcast

Steve & Jim bring the noise on this week's episode of Two Guys! The delve into the niche sub-genre of 90's Noise Rock! They look at early influences like The Velvet Underground and Pink Floyd, then carry into some of the groups that made the music loud! Stuff like Sonic Youth and Big Black. The Two Guys also share their most recent Vinyl pickups.

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We've got a special guest on this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records! Chance from the Vinyl Community and the ConcertBuddie Channel is here to talk about his recent trip to Kansas for the first-ever Vinyl Summit hosted by Acoustic Sounds! Chance also joins Steve and Jim in showing off the latest additions to their collections.
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While new and used vinyl sales continue to grow and streaming music continues to dominate, there is no doubt that the format currently on the upswing is Compact Disc. This week, Jim & Steve discuss the surge in popularity of CDs. Jim also shares how after a decade of running a Vinyl Only Record Store, he's finally opened up shelf space to the smaller, shiny disc. The Two Guys also share their most recent Vinyl pickups.

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The Two Guys are on the road this week! (well... Jim is, at least) Jim makes the trek all the way from Michigan to Colorado - and he and Steve discuss the Record Store Day Black Friday 2026 List!

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When a term is prefaced by the word "post", it usually means after. But that's not so with the genre of Post-Punk! This week, Steve & Jim delve into the music that's not quite Punk, and not quite "post". They also cover their most recent pickups.

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Time for another artist deep dive on Two Guys! This week, Steve & Jim go through the long and storied catalog of Jethro Tull! Starting with the early Blues albums, through the heyday of Aqualung and into the award winning "Heavy Metal" years! They also cover their most recent pickups.

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Not that there's anything wrong with the band The 1975... It's just that Steve and Jim are looking at their favorite albums from the year 1975 on this week's episode! They also show off their latest pickups.

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This week, Jim & Steve take an 'unofficial' trip over The Wall and to the Dark Side of the Moon! It's a deep dive into their collections of Live Bootleg Pink Floyd releases! Jim also shares how he uses AI to help him keep track of which classic concerts he brings in. They also share their most recent pickups.

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What kind of a legacy does a generational artist leave behind when they're gone? On this episode of 2 Guys, Steve & Jim remember Dolly Parton. They then steer the discussion on what makes someone a 'Generational Artist". The kind that will be remembers for decades (or longer). They also touch on the newly announced Rocktober list of reissue titles from Rhino Records and show off their most recent pickups.

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In this episode of Two Guys Talking about Records, Steve & Jim dig into the final chapter of a true music-biz institution: Columbia House (formerly the Columbia Record Club). After more than 70 years, the mail-order giant that once promised “12 albums for a penny” is winding down for good—stopping new orders after September 15, 2026. They cover the latest news on the closure of its remaining DVD/Blu-ray business, then rewind through the club’s history—from its 1955 launch as a way to reach rural record buyers, through the vinyl, cassette, and CD boom years, the famous (and infamous) negative-option billing, and its long decline in the digital age. The Guys also get into the collector side of things: Are those CRC and RCA Music Service pressings really lower quality than regular retail copies? What about the Terre Haute plant pressings? And how do club editions stack up in terms of collectibility and value today? Plus a quick look at how modern vinyl subscription clubs compare to the old-school model. No more 12 LPs for a penny… but the stories (and the records) live on.

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Steve & Jim love talking about records. (obviously) But sometimes, when it comes to the gear this listen with, they're both a little out of their element. To counter that this week, they welcome a special guest - who also happens to be an expert on audio equipment! It's David from the Poetry On Plastic YouTube Channel! He's also a contributor the gear review channel The Absolute Sound. David chats with the guys about how important the right system can be to the vinyl experience, and even covers the philosophy of pairing your vinyl with quality equipment. He also joins Jim & Steve in showing off their most recent pickups.

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This week, the Two Guys do a deep dive into one of the groups often mentioned on the show. Pink Floyd is a favorite of both Steve & Jim, and on this episode, they go through the band's wide ranging studio album discography, highlight their favorites AND attempt to figure out 'which one's pink?'. They also cover their most recent additions to their collections.

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Whether it's the Guitar Man or the Piano Man, this week, the Two Guys are spinning the music of Singers/Songwriters. From the early days of Folk and Blues, (maybe even Minstrels?!?) into the peak era of the 70's and beyond, Steve & Jim discuss some of the greatest that carry from pen through instrument and vocals. They also cover their most recent pickups and officially announce the Two Guys Talking About Records Merch line!

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Steve & Jim welcome a pair of very special guests to this week's episode of Two Guys Talking About Records. It's Marc & Leslea from the Vinyl Community YouTube Channel Married To Vinyl! The discussion dives into what it's like to share a passion for collecting with a significant other. The group also shows off their most recent pickups.

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Steve & Jim take a trip back to the 80s on this week's episode of Two Guys with a deep dive in the cultural movement that was College Radio Music. Steve recalls his discovery process and Jim reminisces about days on the air. The spin through some of their favorite albums from the time. Jim also has a wrap up of the Bay City, Michigan concert last weekend with "?" and the Mysterians - and they cover their most recent pickups.

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This week the Two Guys hope to spark a Revolution! Well... actually, Jim is just airing some beef about a recently announced batch of Rush reissues on Hi-Fidelity 45rpm Double LPs. He and Steve discuss the topic of splitting up classic albums to make them higher quality - and question whether or not it's worth the extra effort and money. They also cover their most recent pickups.

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We've got a very special guest this week on Two Guys! Robert Lee Balderrama - Lead Guitarist and founding member of the legendary Garage Rock group Question Mark & The Mysterians! They're celebrating the 60th Anniversary of their number one hit "96 Tears"! Bobby talks with Steve & Jim about the band's history, the recording of that garage rock anthem and his current foray into the world of Smooth Jazz.

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With the July 4th Holiday AND America's 250th upon us, Steve & Jim delve into the wide world of Americana Music in this week's episode. From great songwriters and storytellers, to the music that helped define a nation, the Two Guys look at some of their favorite albums from this sprawling genre. They also discuss an amusing feud between a Metal giant and a group of rabid Pop fans - and go over their most recent pickups.

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How much is TOO much of a good thing? On this week's episode, Steve & Jim discuss the trend of artists and labels creating multiple variants of their albums. From the "Queen of Variants" Taylor Swift, to the latest Megadeth, collectors are being inundated with choices in vinyl color and cover design. But is this going too far? The Two Guys also show off their latest pickups.

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We've got a VERY Special Guest on this week's episode of Two Guys.. It's the Vinyl Community's Melinda Murphy! She's got a great YouTube Channel of her own - and we're happy to have her join us for this week's discussion. On this episode, we dive deep into Audiophile recordings. Exploring Mobile Fidelity's One-Steps and Original Masters, as well as some older brands that have long since disappeared. We also discuss some newer high-end pressings and talk about the collectability of those type of albums. Melinda, Steve & Jim also cover their most recent pickups.

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