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Podcast: The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors
Episode: Ep371: Joel Selvin - Vinyl, Music History and Sly & The Family Stone
Description: Joel Selvin, writer, music critic and author of many fascinating music history books, joins us to talk vinyl, record collecting, the Bay Area music scene and harrowing tale of Sly & The Family Stone. Topics include: The Sky Stone book is harrowing Joel's "Basement Record Library" Getting free promotional records Some memorable shows he saw in late 60s Balancing friendships w artists as a music critic Collecting music memorabilia A Christmas present from Steve Miller The vinyl revival didn't surprise Joel Why vinyl sounds better Joel's reaction to CDs and Napster Ever been threatened or made an...