Mining the layers of long players. We focus on great albums in their entirety and believe every album tells a story. We take a deep dive into the history of the artist and the album while discussing the merits of the music within the grooves. We are highly opinionated and outspoken and hope to provoke you into sharing your own opinions on albums. If you are serious about great music, this is your podcast. www.tappingvinyl.com
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SE 6, EP 11: Rockpile - Seconds of Pleasure with Special Guest Mike Middleton
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On this "very special episode" of This Is Vinyl Tap, we bring in special guest Mike Middleton to talk about Seconds of Pleasure by the band Rockpile.
Oct 3 2 h 12 min
Se 6, EP 10: Goodbye, Dolly
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On this very special episode, we honor the memory of one of music's biggest icons, Dolly Parton, who passed away August 25, at age 80.
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Sep 13 1 h 09 min
SE 6, EP 9: The Velvet Underground - Loaded
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On this week's episode, we dive into Loaded, the fourth LP by the Velvet Underground, and the last one to feature founding member Lou Reed, who lef
Aug 26 2 h 05 min
SE 6, EP 8: Cotton Mather - Kontiki
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On this week's episode, we discuss 1997's Kontiki, by Cotton Mather.
Produced by the band's songwriter and lead singer Robert Harrison
Jul 24 2 h 19 min
SE 6. EP 7: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Will the Circle Be Unbroken
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On this episode we talk about the historic seventh studio album by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,Will the Circle Be Unbroken.
Having proved their worth w
Jun 22 2 h 06 min
SE 6, EP 6 A Game of Connectiions with Beaver Nelson
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As long-time listener's know, as a part of all of our discussions, we have a segment called Connections, where we connect the artist and album we a
May 23 56 min
SE 6, EP5: Violation Podcast: An Interview with Beaver Nelson
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On this episode of This Is Vinyl Tap, we do something a little different from our typical fare and interview Austin singer-songwriter Beaver Nelson.
B
Apr 16 1 h 56 min
SE 6, EP 4: Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - Safe as Milk
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On this episode we tackle the LP that introduced the world to Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band: 1967's Safe as Milk.
Captain Beefheart, né Do
Mar 3 1 h 56 min
SE 6: EP 3 Dave Alvin - King of California
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On this episode we discuss Dave Alvin and his 1994 LP, King of California.
Dave Alvin started his storied career in Los Angeles with the Blasters, a b
Jan 13 1 h 51 min
SE 6, EP 2: Robbie Fulks - Upland Stories
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On this episode we discuss one America's great modern singer-songwriters -Robbie Fulks, and his wonderful 2016 album Upland Stories.
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Dec 25 2025 1 h 57 min
SE 6, EP 1: Joni Mitchell - Blue
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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Joni Mitchell’s 1971’s LP Blue, regarded by most critics as a masterpiece and consistently is listed on best
Nov 27 2025 2 h 19 min
SE 5, EP 16: Sly and the Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On
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It's a listener pick! On this episode we look at one of the most influential musical groups of the twentieth century - Sly and the Family Stone, an
Oct 21 2025 2 h 11 min
SE 5, EP 15: Ian Hunter - You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic
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This week we discuss Ian Hunter and his 1979 LP You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic. Hunter worked a long time to find success. His band Mott
Sep 19 2025 1 h 56 min
SE 5, EP 14: The New York Dolls - The New York Dolls
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On this week's episode, we discuss the self-titled debut by the New York Dolls, one of most influential albums of the 1970s.
The New York Dolls b
Aug 21 2025 1 h 45 min
SE 5, EP 13: The Lemon Twigs - A Dream is All We Know
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On this week's episode, we discuss an album that came out in 2024, the fifth album by the Lemon Twigs, A Dream is All We Know.
Consisting of mul
Aug 12 2025 1 h 45 min
SE 5, EP 12: The La's - The La's
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On this episode, we discuss one of the most heralded debut albums of the early 1990's: The La's by the La's.
Heavily influenced by the
Jul 6 2025 1 h 54 min
SE5, EP 11: The Youngbloods - The Youngbloods
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On this episode, we discuss one of the first albums of 1967, the eponymous debut by the Youngbloods.
1967 is one of the most heralded years in rock m
Jun 17 2025 1 h 42 min
SE 5, EP 10: Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel
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On this episode, we discuss Grievous Angel, the last album recorded by one of the most interesting, tragic, and influential people in modern music: Gram
May 23 2025 2 h 12 min
SE 5, EP 9: John Wesley Harding - John Wesley Harding's New Deal
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On this weeks episode, we discuss an LP by John Wesley Harding (né Wesley Stace), 1996’s John Wesley Harding’s New Deal.
After releasing two EPs and t
Apr 29 2025 1 h 57 min
SE 5, EP 8: Jimmie Dale Gilmore - Spinning Around the Sun
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On this weeks episode, we take a listen to a true Texas legend, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and his 1993, Spinning Around the Sun.
With his high, lonesome voi
Apr 11 2025 1 h 52 min
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If you enjoy listening to 3 friends bantering and you share their passion for music, this is a must listen podcast. I have known Doug and Jonathan (JM) since we were teenagers and can verify they are 100% Texas Yahoos…and Tony fits right in.
My New Year’s resolution is to complete all episodes from the original Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver memorial podcasts all the way to today including listening to each album. It will be time well spent.
Grandpa DD · Jan 2026
Theses guys have the absolute best record/vinyl review show I’ve heard. They provide in depth history and insights about the how the record was produced, sequenced, performed, you name it. The bottom line is that you will end up listening to records you may have never considered listening to. And they don’t take themselves too seriously.
Danksaxman · Mar 2025
I’ve recently started getting into vinyl and this podcast is a really fun way to learn more about albums I already love, and gain an appreciation for groups I might have otherwise overlooked. Lots if great banter between the hosts, and lots of great ideas to look for at the next record show.
jpmcd03 · Jan 2024
This podcast is phenomenal. It’s a must for rock & roll fans, especially rock history buffs. The guys are extremely knowledgeable and incredible at making useful connections between bands/musicians. I learn something every episode. Best of all, I have expanded my music collection as a result of listening. I’m thoroughly enjoying this podcast! Keep doing what you’re doing! It’s greatly appreciated.
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