# Vinyl Records on The No Agenda Show Vinyl Records comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to March 2023. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – March 2023 - **Related topics:** [Vinyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl.md), [78 Rpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/78-rpm.md), [Album Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [Bird Bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [Bob Marley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-marley.md), [Christmas Gifts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas-gifts.md), [Chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), [Darren O'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Mimi Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-dvorak.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### End of Show Mix, Biden Gaffes and Sign-off - **Episode:** [1540: Happy in Helsink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1540-happy-in-helsink.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-23 - **Time:** 2:53:03–3:00:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1540-happy-in-helsink/chapter/end-of-show-mix-biden-gaffes-and-sign-off.md The show concludes with a clip of President Biden struggling to pronounce a memorial name and a discussion of vinyl records outselling CDs. A musical mix by Neil Jones and Sir TJ the Wrathful plays as the hosts sign off from Jamaica and California. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [neil jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-jones.md), [montego bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montego-bay.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md) ### No Agenda Episode 1044 Artwork and Scooter Libby - **Episode:** [1045: Pseudo-Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:00:01–1:02:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1045-pseudo-addiction/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1044-artwork-and-scooter-libby.md The artwork for episode 1044, created by Darren O'Neill, featured a classic vinyl record design. The title "Free Scooter" was intended to refer to electric rental bikes, though some listeners misinterpreted it as a reference to Donald Trump's pardon of Scooter Libby. Keywords: [darren o'neill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darren-o-neill.md), scooter libby, [bird bikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-bikes.md), [album art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/album-art.md), [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md) ### Thorens Turntable Discovery and 78 RPM Record Collecting - **Episode:** [1044: Free Scooter!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-24 - **Time:** 4:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1044-free-scooter/chapter/thorens-turntable-discovery-and-78-rpm-record-collecting.md A Thorens turntable was rediscovered in an obscure closet, prompting a discussion on the mechanics of vintage audio formats. The conversation covers the collection of 78 RPM Broadway show tune albums from the 1920s and 1930s, which often contain recordings never re-released on modern formats. Technical details regarding 16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds are explored, noting that higher rotation speeds were originally necessary to maintain audio fidelity in mechanical recordings. Keywords: thorens, turntable, [78 rpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/78-rpm.md), [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md), analog audio, broadway show tunes ### Radio History, Turntable Mechanics, Q-Burn Definition - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 39:24–42:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/radio-history-turntable-mechanics-q-burn-definition.md Adam Curry shares a technical history of radio broadcasting, explaining how DJs used "quick start" turntables and slip mats to queue records. He defines "Q-burn" as the audible wear and tear at the beginning of a vinyl record caused by repeated queuing with a diamond needle. This anecdote is prompted by a gift of digitized 12-inch import records from his former colleagues at Decibel Radio. Keywords: [radio broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radio-broadcasting.md), turntables, slip mats, q-burn, [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md), decibel radio ### Christmas Gifts, Back Scratchers, USB Record Players - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 1:34–3:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/christmas-gifts-back-scratchers-usb-record-players.md A discussion regarding holiday gifts includes an anecdote about a bundle of "chore" gift certificates from a spouse that resulted in a back scratcher the following year. One host describes receiving a USB record player from his daughter, sparking a conversation about the nostalgia of plastic suitcase-style players and plans to play vinyl records. Keywords: [christmas gifts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christmas-gifts.md), usb record player, back scratcher, [mimi dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-dvorak.md), [vinyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl.md) ### Grandmaster Flash, Upcoming Vinyl Segment - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 3:44–5:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/grandmaster-flash-upcoming-vinyl-segment.md The conversation shifts to specific vinyl records, highlighting a 12-inch copy of "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Plans are mentioned to feature more scratchy vinyl audio on the upcoming Daily Source Code podcast. Keywords: grandmaster flash, the message, [vinyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl.md), 12-inch, record player ### Vinyl Record Manufacturing, Tough Gong Records, and Material Composition - **Episode:** [184: All Your DNA \[sic\]Belong To Us](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/184-all-your-dna-sic-belong-to-us.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-21 - **Time:** 1:27–4:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/184-all-your-dna-sic-belong-to-us/chapter/vinyl-record-manufacturing-tough-gong-records-and-material-composition.md The hosts discuss the resurgence of vinyl records and the technical challenges of manufacturing them due to aging equipment and a lack of specialized shops. An anecdote is shared regarding a visit to Tough Gong Records in Jamaica, the original label for Bob Marley, where records were pressed by hand. The conversation covers the chemical composition of records, transitioning from historical shellac to modern petroleum-based polyvinyl chloride. Keywords: [vinyl records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl-records.md), [chrysler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chrysler.md), tough gong records, [bob marley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-marley.md), shellac, polyvinyl chloride --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)