They're Just Records
Real conversations about the vinyl record format from a real record store owner, customers and friends. From audio content and quality to artwork to collecting and all life's questions around music on wax, we'll get it covered without once name-dropping an ultra-expensive home setup or disparaging your digital masters.
Episodes
17 episodes
Talkin' All That Jazz
In this episode Mark and Jason talk about talk. Specifically, skits as a component of albums. From their origins to their prevalence in hip hop and how they're changing as music - and how we consume it - evolves.
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Season 2026
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Episode 17
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27:31
Making Movies
In the episode Mark and Kristi cover their favorite soundtracks. From synth-y scores to killer compilations, they cover all the sounds that make their favorite movies better.
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Season 2026
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Episode 16
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35:54
Bells and Whistles
Mark and Kristi are discussing physical vinyl again. This time it's all about packaging and presentation. What boxes, jackets, colors and more make that vinyl experience all the more special? You got to visualize this one...
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Season 2026
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Episode 15
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35:45
I Love My Label
Kristi's back again and she and Mark are talking record labels; specifically, some they love - labels that helped to form their taste in music and continue to drive exploration as a reliable source of new sounds.
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Season 2026
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Episode 14
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31:12
Everything Counts
In this New Year's Day episode, Mark looks back at Top Sellers and Trends for 2025 as well as some clouds (and rainbows) on the horizon for 2026. Check out all the lists and visual aids on
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Season 2026
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Episode 13
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44:24
Pretty Good Year
Jason's back and, in this episode, he and Mark look back on their favorite releases from 2025. From new albums to reissues and archival collections, they touch on everything from Bieber to Beelzebub. No one mentions The Life of a Showgirl, thou...
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Season 2025
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Episode 12
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53:53
Ask Me, I Won't Say No, How Could I?
Mark's all by his lonesome for the holidays, answering listener questions. Where do you get all those records? How do I store them? Which ones do you take home? Why won't you hold one for me? Why is your website so terrible?Here it is: e...
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Season 2025
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Episode 11
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29:50
Come On Christmas
'Tis the season! Kristi joins me again to tackle Christmas records. What do we love - and even more fun - what can we absolutely not stand? What songs can freshen up a holiday playlist beyond the sacred cows and overplayed standards?Earl...
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Season 2025
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Episode 10
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39:21
When Black Friday Comes
In this episode Kristi joins me again as we break down the Record Store Day Black Friday list for 2025 and dig into what we like, what customers are asking for and what goes into prepping...
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Season 2025
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Episode 9
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42:49
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
Mark and Kristi cover albums that, for whatever reason, are NOT in their collections but should be. Some are virtually unattainable grails and others would just take walking into the right shop at the right time. It's a wishlist (or a gift list...
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Season 2025
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Episode 8
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38:37
The Best Of The Best Of The Best
Mark and Kristi bring you a super-sized episode in which they break down:Their favorite physical piece of vinyl - be it the best color, the best packaging or just the best story behind it;What they consider to be their favorite re...
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Season 2025
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Episode 7
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1:34:49
1,001 Records 101
In this episode Mark and Jason discuss their experiences with 1001albumsgenerator.com, a website that randomly selects a daily record from the book, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, edited by Robert Dimery.
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Season 2025
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Episode 6
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29:29
Flip or Flop?
Mark and Kristi discuss times in their lives when they either chose or had to sell off part or all of their collections. What happened and what happened when they decided to rebuild? Do they sell/trade items regularly? If so, which has been the...
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Season 2025
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Episode 5
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32:38
They Call Me The Seeker
Mark and Kristi discuss the process of discovery of new music, especially in the pre-internet era. Record clerks, friend recommendations, blind buys and just good luck all come into play.
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Season 2025
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Episode 4
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33:02
The Bad Apple?
In this episode Mark and Jason each discuss an album they dislike from the discography of an artist they otherwise absolutely love.
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Season 2025
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Episode 3
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22:28