This Is Vinyl

Presented by Mark Hobrough for Swansfield Music

A podcast series for the Vinyl enthusiast and collector. Interviews include Music Industry professionals and artists from the world of Ska, Punk, Britpop, A&R, Film and iconic record labels such as Island Records plus some incredible record collectors!

Episodes

  1. 04/09/2025

    Episode 9 - An Autism special with Sammy G my Superpowered friend

    Send a text To celebrate Autism awareness I interviewed one of the finest collectors I know, a young lad called Sam Glendenning, who I'm in awe of. His appreciation of music and vinyl in particular is amazing and his enthusiasm is inspiring. We talk about Autism and how it manifests itself with Sam and how music helps. His collection is stunning and his cataloguing system is one that many should adopt!

  2. 03/03/2025

    Episode 8 - Artist Management with Diane Wagg

    Send a text Diane is one of the best managers in the business with a huge and impressive CV. From working with acts like Thin Lizzy, Bowie, Republica, Scouting For Girls and many more - running acclaimed producer Tony Visconti's studio, A&R at EMI and heading up the Music Managers Forum as the Chair for a number of years, she is someone I've been wanting to catch up with for ages. And did I mention she loves vinyl???

  3. 02/14/2025

    Episode 7 - The Beatles; what are your LP's worth? With Prof Jim Allan

    Send a text Are your Beatles Albums valuable? Well, you can find out here whether or not you have a sleeper in your collection! Beatles expert Professor Jim Allan lifts the lid on the more collectable and rare LP's from the Fab 4 and what you should keep an eye out for. He'll bust a few myths about collecting as well as how to recognise the genuine article. It's a fascinating discussion for any vinyl fan and a must for any Beatles fan.

  4. 02/05/2025

    Episode 6 - Island Records with Neil Storey

    Send a text Island Records is one of the most iconic and respected record labels ever to exist. With a catalogue containing acts as diverse as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, Free, Roxy Music, Grace Jones just to name a few, we explore the ethos behind the label with former Island Press Officer Neil Storey. Neil worked at Island for many years at possibly its most exciting time and has written the definitive book on it too. Hope you enjoy!!!

  5. 01/17/2025

    This is Vinyl - Episode 5: The life of an A&R Exec with Ben Wardle - Part 1

    Send a text I talk to Ben about working for a Major Record Label chasing the 'next U2', running a successful 'Indie' label through the 1990's, signing acts like Sleeper, getting Elvis Costello to cover one of your songs and having a pistol pointed at you in a studio by the 60ft Dolls drummer and told to 'run'..... Life was clearly much more fun back then.....!!!

  6. 12/23/2024

    Episode 4 -Episode 4: Running an Indie Label with Mark Lewis (B-Unique - Kodaline, James Bay, Kaiser Chiefs)

    Send a text A great discussion about what hooked Mark as an A&R man on vinyl as a format, his love of music, running a hugely successful Independent Record Label & Publishing Company and as a Scouser and a fan, how signing a newly re-formed Echo & The Bunnymen nearly caused him an anxiety attack!!

  7. 12/13/2024

    This Is Vinyl - Episode 3 - The Artist & Publisher with Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn and Ex Sony Music's Steve Farris

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  8. 12/05/2024

    This Is Vinyl - Episode 2 - Music and Film with Lee Jury (Disney / Marvel) & Ian Neil (Music Supervisor)

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  9. 12/02/2024

    This is Vinyl - Episode 1 - Britpop, Blur and Beyond with Mike Smith

    Send a text In this first episode of "This Is Vinyl" I talk with old friend Mike Smith about our joint experiences in the 'Britpop Wars', signing Blur, important releases, Trainspotting, running Columbia Records and a host of other things we probably almost forgot.... I hope you enjoy it. Mark. #ThisIsVinyl #VinylTalks #MusicLegends #BritpopMemories #BritpopWars #BlurAndBeyond #TrainspottingVibes #ColumbiaRecordsJourney #MusicIndustryStories

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About

A podcast series for the Vinyl enthusiast and collector. Interviews include Music Industry professionals and artists from the world of Ska, Punk, Britpop, A&R, Film and iconic record labels such as Island Records plus some incredible record collectors!

Information

  • Creator
    Presented by Mark Hobrough for Swansfield Music
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 This Is Vinyl
  • Show Website
    This Is Vinyl