Guardians of the Vinyl Vault Podcast

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Guardians of the Vinyl Vault is a podcast that follows the radio show, The Vinyl Vault (available on Mixcloud).  On the podcast edition, the four school friends from the 1980s - Gareth Neill, Richard Irvine, Rod Maxwell and Stephen Moore, each propose an artist/band that they wish to preserve in the Vault and make their argument for why.  The others then get to vote on whether the artist/ band get into the vault or not and the level they enter at - Platinum - full 'vault' membership Club Lounge - entry level 'vault' membership Banned for Life - never to be considered again.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 3 - Kraftwerk - electro pioneers or joyless robots?

    The Guardians of the Vinyl Vault discuss Kraftwerk’s pioneering electronic sound, key albums like Autobahn and The Man-Machine, and their wide-reaching influence on artists from Bowie to Daft Punk and Depeche Mode. The panel mixes musical nostalgia, friendly banter, and a heated split decision that sends the final verdict to listeners on social media to decide. You can also watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/A1sZg3CprCg?si=0zNkgiRotI0Uy-ml

    39 min

  2. JAN 30

    Prince: Platinum or Passed? The Guardians of the Vault Decide

    Four longtime friends reunite as the Guardians of the Vinyl Vault to debate whether Prince—the Purple One—earns a place in their platinum vault. Richard delivers an impassioned pitch, highlighting Prince’s one-man studio genius, genre-bending albums like Purple Rain and Parade, iconic live performances, songwriting for other stars, and battles for artistic ownership. The discussion covers his cultural impact in the 1980s, his fashion and stagecraft, occasional late-career dips, and the enduring power of classics like When Doves Cry. In the end the panel awards Prince a unanimous platinum placement in the Vault. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/TltylMr7uVA?si=aXly84L_0klU1att

    31 min

  3. JAN 11

    This Charming Vault: The Smiths Face the Guardians

    One artist enters. Four opinions collide. Welcome to the music podcast where legends are made — or destroyed. Four old friends gather for the first episode of Guardians of the Vault to debate whether the Smiths belong in the vinyl vault at platinum level, club lounge, or banned for life. Stephen makes a passionate pitch about the band’s 1980s impact, iconic singles and cultural imagery while the panel weighs musical legacy against later controversies. Expect lively argument, nostalgia and a close vote as the committee considers the Smiths’ achievements, influence and place in pop culture.

    37 min
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Guardians of the Vinyl Vault is a podcast that follows the radio show, The Vinyl Vault (available on Mixcloud).  On the podcast edition, the four school friends from the 1980s - Gareth Neill, Richard Irvine, Rod Maxwell and Stephen Moore, each propose an artist/band that they wish to preserve in the Vault and make their argument for why.  The others then get to vote on whether the artist/ band get into the vault or not and the level they enter at - Platinum - full 'vault' membership Club Lounge - entry level 'vault' membership Banned for Life - never to be considered again.

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