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Pete and Joey discuss their thoughts on Pantera’s game changing second major label album released 30 years ago on February 25, 1992 among other things related to the history of the band. We also feature 4 tracks from the album as we compare 2 different vinyl pressings from Pete’s vinyl collection: the 2010 Rhino Records 2 LP 180 GM black vinyl set & the 2021 limited edition single LP white & true metal gray marbled vinyl. 

Pete and Joey discuss their picks from Black Friday Record Store Day 2021. Which took place on November 26, 2021. We also feature tracks from all of Pete’s picks. Plus more discussions about all things vinyl & music. 

On today’s episode, Pete is joined by Ron Valdes, Joe Milazzo, Vincent LaRussa and for the first time participating in the Kiss Roundtable discussions, Steve Milone joins us for Part 6 of the I Am Vinyl Podcast KISS round table discussion. 

Pete & Joey discuss & review the latest album released by Iron Maiden on September 3, 2021 [“Senjutsu”]. Along with playing 5 tracks from Pete’s copy of the Amazon Exclusive Three LP 180 GM Silver & Black Marbled Vinyl Edition. 

Fire it Up, man! On today’s episode, Pete is acknowledging the 30th Anniversary of the release of Primus’s second full length album & their first major label debut release – “Sailing The Seas Of Cheese”. Along with spinning 5 favorite tracks from the Plain Recordings 180 gram vinyl pressing from 2008. So sit back, break out those nachos & cheese and enjoy the show! It’s sure to be…….STEAMY!! 

On today’s episode, Pete and Joey discuss their picks from Record Store Day Drop 2021: Day 2. Which took place on July 17, 2021. Featuring tracks taken from all of Pete’s picks.

On today’s episode, Pete and Joey discuss their picks from Record Store Day Drop 2021: Day 1. Which took place on June 12, 2021. Featuring tracks taken from all of Pete’s picks. 

On today’s episode, Pete is honoring the 45th Anniversary of the release of the debut album by The Ramones. While spinning some tracks from 3 various vinyl pressings. In true Ramones fashion, this episode is just as short as most albums by The Ramones. You can check out this episode and other recently released episodes on YouTube at The I Am Vinyl Podcast network. 

On today’s episode, Pete is joined once again by Ron Valdes, Mike Scondotto, Joe Milazzo & Tommy Lombardozzi and for the first time participating in the Kiss Roundtable discussions, Pete’s brother Vincent LaRussa joins us for Part 5 of the I Am Vinyl Podcast KISS round table discussion. 

WHAT HAVE WE GOT!!!?? Magnificence!
On today’s episode, Pete and Joey discuss the triple album that is “Sandinista!” by The Clash. Which turned 40 years old back on December 12, 2020. We also discuss a “Could it have been a Single LP?” scenario & play our sequenced version of a Single LP. Which is taken from Pete’s 180 GM Remastered triple LP vinyl edition from 2013.

On today’s episode, Pete and Joey are acknowledging various records that have recently hit milestone anniversaries since Vol. 4 was released on November 6, 2020. 

Pete and Joey discuss their picks from Black Friday Record Store Day 2020. Which took place on November 27, 2020. We also feature tracks from Pete’s picks and discuss some more recent vinyl purchases in our return & a new beginning for the show in 2021.  

Pete spins & features tracks from his handful of picks from Day 3 of the 2020 Record Store Day Drop, which took place on October 24, 2020. 

On today’s episode, Pete is acknowledging various records that have recently hit milestone anniversaries since Vol. 3 was released on September 23, 2020. 

On today’s episode, Pete is joined once again by Ron Valdes, Mike Scondotto, Joe Milazzo & Tommy Lombardozzi for Part 4 of the I Am Vinyl Podcast KISS round table discussion. 

On today’s episode, we pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen with 2 roundtable discussions. First, with the Kiss Roundtable team: Ron Valdes, Mike Scondotto, Joe Milazzo & Tommy Lombardozzi. Followed by a discussion with Joey from the Rock Strikes Ten podcast and Pete’s brother, Vincent LaRussa (joining us for the first time on this podcast). Throughout the episode, Pete also spins some tracks from his Van Halen vinyl collection. 

Pete spins & features tracks from his handful of picks from Day 2 of the 2020 Record Store Day Drop, which took place on September 26, 2020. 

On today’s episode, Pete is acknowledging various records that have recently hit milestone anniversaries since Vol. 2 was released on June 25th. 

Pete spins & features tracks from his handful of picks from Day 1 of the 2020 Record Store Day Drop, which took place on August 29, 2020. 

Joey from the Rock Strikes Ten podcast joins Pete in a discussion as they pay Tribute to the legendary engineer & producer, Martin Birch. During this discussion, Joey happened to mention UFO a few hours before we found out a few hours later following our discussion that bassist Pete Way had passed away. So Pete also acknowledges the passing of the legendary bassist in this episode. Along with our discussion, Pete spins a bunch of songs highlighted within our conversation & taken from his vinyl collection. 

HAAAAAAAAAAH YEAH! On today’s episode, it’s our first Interactive show as Pete is counting down the Top 13 songs from the Van Halen: Japanese Singles Box Set [1978 – 1984] that were requested to be heard out of 26 total tracks contained in this box set and as voted by friends & listeners of The I Am Vinyl Podcast.  

On today’s episode, Pete is acknowledging various records that have recently hit milestone anniversaries since Vol.1 was released on April 17th.

Along with some personal stories connected to certain albums & with all selections taken directly from Pete’s vinyl collection.

On today’s episode, Pete spins another random set of 25 songs. Based on some recent spins, some of the latest additions to his collection and a recent new & used vinyl haul from a visit to Princeton Record Exchange. 

On today’s episode, Pete is acknowledging 15 albums that have recently hit milestone anniversaries between February 22nd and April 17th. Along with some personal stories connected to certain albums & with all selections taken directly from Pete’s vinyl collection. 

On today’s episode, Pete is stepping into a “What If?” role as an employee of Rhino Records with the scenario of being asked to put together a “Best Of” 3 LP compilation set for Twisted Sister. Based on all 5 studio albums released by Atlantic Records from 1983 – 1987. In total, 25 songs have been selected to represent this “What If?” scenario & spread across 3 LP’s. Along with some album notes and personal stories to round out the show. All tracks are taken directly from Pete’s vinyl collection of US & German import pressings of all 5 studio albums on Atlantic Records. PLAY IT LOUD, MUTHA! 

Pete is joined once again by Joe Milazzo, Ron Valdes & newcomer to the panel, Tommy Lombardozzi for Part 3 of the I Am Vinyl Podcast KISS round table discussion.  
 
This time we’re discussing KISS in 1978. Beginning with their first “Best Of” 2 LP compilation, “Double Platinum”. Followed by discussing the 4 individual solo albums released by Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss & Paul Stanley. Aside from discussing and spinning our favorite redos & remixes from the “Double Platinum” compilation, we also discuss & choose 3 of our favorite tracks from each individual solo album until we collectively compiled, sequenced & then spin our 10 song 1978 KISS studio album (which we collectively decided to call “Phantoms”) had they not released the 4 solo albums individually. As usual, we also discuss some of our least favorite moments and tracks from each album.  
 
All vinyl spins on this episode from Pete’s collection were taken from the 2019 Sound Of Vinyl Germany 180 GM 2 LP Silver Vinyl Pressing of “Double Platinum” & the 2018 Sound Of Vinyl U.S. Limited Edition Colored Vinyl Box Set (Red, Blue, Green & Purple) of the Solo albums. 

A long debated discussion by hard rock & heavy metal fans. What if Guns N’ Roses hadn’t released “Use Your Illusion” as two separate album sets? Pete presents his scenario & sequence of the album had it been released as 1 CD, 1 long playing cassette and as a Double Vinyl set. Taken from the 2008 Back To Black 2 LP sets of “Use Your Illusion” 1 & 2. 

Pete spins another random set of 25 songs. Based on some recent spins, some recent additions to his collection and some recent & notable anniversaries. Along with Pete’s Top 5 Favorite Albums of 2019.

Pete pays tribute to Rush & Neil Peart while spinning tracks from all 19 studio albums along with some live tracks from his Rush vinyl collection along with some personal stories told along the way.

Pete pays tribute to Rush & Neil Peart while spinning tracks from all 19 studio albums along with some live tracks from his Rush vinyl collection along with some personal stories told along the way.

Pete is joined once again by Joe Milazzo, Ron Valdes & Mike Scondotto for Part 2 of our KISS round table discussion. Where they discuss the albums from 1976 - 1977: "Destroyer" (1976), "Rock And Roll Over" (1976), "Love Gun" (1977) & "Alive II" (1977). Along with playing our collective favorite tracks from each album & taken from Pete's KISS Vinyl collection.. Vinyl Pressings used: "Destroyer" (Original '76 Blue Label Press) "Rock And Roll Over" (2014 180 GM Remaster - Pete's best playing copy) "Love Gun" (Original '77 Filmworks Press) "Alive II" (Original '77 Filmworks Press)

Pete talks about his 2019 Black Friday Record Store Day experience and spins selections from all 14 of his picks of the day.

It's the 40th Anniversary of Pete's favorite record, Pink Floyd's "The Wall".  To celebrate this achievement, Pete spins the full album from its various pressings over the years.

Another Random Set Of 25 Songs (The November 2019 Edition)

It's the battle of the mixes on the 28th Anniversary of Pearl Jam's debut album, "Ten"

Pete spins some new additions to his collection as well as some old favorites that celebrated recent anniversaries.

On its 28th Anniversary, Pete looks back on "Nevermind" and the impact it had on him and others.  There is a ton of archival audio featured as well as some bonus b-sides from the 4 LP collection.

Episode 4: Pete spins recent additions recent spins from the collection and a little bit of 1989!

Episode 3: Jerry Farley Discusses Sick Of It All’s “Wake The Sleeping Dragon”

Episode 2: Who Am I? Joey’s Vinyl Roots

Episode 1: Who Am I? Record Store Day 2019 & More