Episodes

  • Please Scream for Margo Season one ends. Joel says bye.
    Nov 16 2024

    This week’s episode of the Plural Pod marks the end of season one and Gareth and Joel reflect on their experiences over the last eight months. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Primal Scream, The Charlatans and a host of artists paying tribute to Margo Guryan. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a very Sweet 7” and some potent jangle from some Liverpudlian upstarts. James from SLAB Records in Loughton gives us our final view from the shop floor of 2024 and Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl has all the news about how to stay on top of the latest discounts! All that and there’s one last trip to HMV.


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Cheap Indie Vinyl on Bluesky:

    https://bsky.app/profile/cheapindievinyl.bsky.social


    SLAB Records:

    https://www.slabrecords.co.uk/


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    36 mins
  • Voulez vous reggae? Or perhaps you need The Cure? Rare psych to season.
    Nov 9 2024

    In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel reflect on the remarkable legacy of Quincy Jones. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Abba, Songs: Ohia and The Cure. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a magical reggae white label and some sought after psych. Iain from Longwell Records in Keynsham gives us a view from the shop floor and Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl has all the news about the latest discounts! All that and there’s a chance to check on the current price of a Britpop classic.


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Longwell Records:

    https://www.longwellrecords.com


    Revived Records’ latest reductions:

    https://www.revivedvinylrecords.co.uk/february-reductions


    Vinilo Sale:

    https://vinilo.co.uk/collections/sale-24


    The LP Café Sale:

    https://www.thelpcafe.com/sale


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    33 mins
  • Pumpkins still smashing? A Sunhouse trip for autumn. From Me To You Two.
    Nov 1 2024

    In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, it’s the latest instalment of ‘From Me To You’. The format is nice and straightforward: Joel picks an album for Gareth that he’s never heard before and Gareth picks an album for Joel that he’s never heard before. After some intensive listening, they reconvene to share their thoughts. That conversation is what you can hear in today’s podcast. Gareth’s been listening to The Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Siamese Dream’, while Joel has wrapped his ears around Sunhouse’s ‘Crazy On The Weekend’. But how did they find them? Hit play to find out.


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G

    https://www.limitedadditionrecords.com/collections/sale


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    26 mins
  • Patterns In Repeat. An audio essay on Laura Marling’s work.
    Oct 25 2024

    This week’s episode of the Plural Pod is a little different. Joel is out in Japan, so Gareth flies solo with a special episode on the career of Laura Marling. There’s a consideration of her releases to date and a more in-depth look at her brand new album, ‘Patterns In Repeat’. Keep an ear for a few crate-digging voicenotes from Joel too, who checks in from his travels.


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Gareth’s Laura Marling playlist:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Eq6ayTsLXM9EnPGz5JIxw?si=pu_1JD22RdK8TFkn1QNgFg


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    39 mins
  • Field and folk music. Soundtrack for the underworld. Jazz free episode.
    Oct 18 2024

    In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel consider the ways in which our favourite music gets used in the wider world, following Rufus Wainwright’s reaction to his version of ‘Hallelujah’ being played at a Trump rally. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Gemma Hayes, Art Block and Field Music. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a dubiously labelled heavy metal album and a vintage freakbeat seven from a short-lived UK group. Richard from Logo Fiasco Records in Carshalton gives us a view from the shop floor, plus we hear your recollections of gigs where things went horribly wrong. All this and Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl has all the news about the latest discounts!


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Logo Fiasco:

    https://www.logofiasco.com/


    Stranger Than Paradise Records sale:

    https://www.strangerthanparadiserecords.com/sale-11812994/


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    30 mins
  • Rollin’ and punches. Eco moon music and jazz. Dublin dialling in.
    Oct 11 2024

    In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel discuss on-stage bust-ups after the recent plight of Jane’s Addiction. There are reviews of fresh pressings from McKowski & Nick Power, New Street Adventure and Coldplay. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including a Northern Soul scarcity and a Blue Note corker. Enda from Spindizzy Records in Dublin gives us a view from the shop floor, plus we hear your memories of Rough Trade down the years. All this and Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl has all the news about the latest discounts!


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Resident bargains:

    https://www.resident-music.com/collection&path=57135


    Raves From The Grave RSD sale:

    https://ravesfromthegrave.com/product-tag/rsd24/


    Limited Addition Records sale:

    https://www.limitedadditionrecords.com/collections/sale


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    30 mins
  • Rough Trade and Jazz Harp. Rare Iranian records. Sophie remembered.
    Oct 4 2024

    In this week’s episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the continuing expansion of Rough Trade. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Dorothy Ashby, Therapy? and Sophie. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including something almost impossible to hear and a legendary heavy metal debut on Vertigo. Richard from South Records in Southend gives us a view from the shop floor, plus we hear your views on which albums are crying out for a repress. All this and Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl has an exclusive discount code for Plural Pod listeners! Keep listening to the end for a few extra musical tips.


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Alcopop Records:

    https://ilovealcopop.co.uk/collections/all


    Limited Addition Records:

    https://www.limitedadditionrecords.com/


    Capsule Records Sale:

    https://capsulerecords.co.uk/collections/summer-sale


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    36 mins
  • Short but sweet Blue Note. Top notch second hand psych-folk. Tom’s in a wet car.
    Sep 27 2024

    It’s an abbreviated episode of the Plural Pod this week. As a result of what we’ll call ‘factors’, it wasn’t possible to review a full range of titles. So, you get a Blue Note Classic from Gareth and a belting bit of vintage British psych-folk from Joel. Thankfully, Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl is on hand with bargains, reporting from a rain-soaked car park in the north. All your usual favourite features will return next week, with a new Hello From The Shop Floor, listener correspondence and a normal sized set of reviews.


    Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866


    The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542


    Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1G


    Flashback sale:

    https://flashback.co.uk/collections/end-of-summer-new-vinyl-sale


    A Slice Of Vinyl sale:

    https://asliceofvinyl.co.uk/shop/ols/categories/sale-records


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    12 mins