Category Archives: music

Series 3 of The Vinyl Countdown is here!



The Vinyl Countdown is back for a new series and in this episode we feature tracks from two of the best-selling albums of all time: The Eagles’ Hotel California and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. We explore what they have in common. Also, there is UB40’s finest single. Join us for 20 minutes of fun and facts on vinyl!


It’s Party Time – jump up and dance to the latest Vinyl Countdown



Dance, Dance, Dance – an hour of non stop great dance music on vinyl for the festive party season. The Vinyl Countdown brings you Chic, Donna Summer, Sheila, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Beat and a whole load of other fantastic floor fillers. Join us for a very special episode of fun. Happy holidays!


Freak Out with Episode 10 of The Vinyl Countdown



Join us for a very special episode of The Vinyl Countdown. We feature the man behind disco sensation Chic who went on to be a superstar producer. What was his link to one of David Bowie’s finest albums? We’ll also be hearing from a lost classic of the 1970’s. There’s music, facts and fun – all on vinyl. Give us 15 minutes, we’ll give you a lot of entertainment!


Elvis meets The Beatles! Episode 8 of The Vinyl Countdown is here



What happened when Elvis met The Beatles? We find out in Episode 8 of the Vinyl Countdown. We explore the links between these two iconic acts from 20th century music. Also, we hear a forgotten hit from the 1980s. Join us for 15 minutes of fun.


Bohemian Rhapsody and more on the latest edition of The Vinyl Countdown



If you loved the Bohemian Rhapsody movie, try out the latest episode of The Vinyl Countdown. We hear the Queen classic, discuss the links with David Bowie and remember a big hit in America that barely made it anywhere else. Join us for fifteen minutes of fun and crackly vinyl.


The Vinyl Countdown Episode 4



What links ABBA to a pop record with a hidden political message? How did ABBA’s chauffeur have a big part in one of their hits? And a lost disco classic. All that and more in episode 4 of The Vinyl Countdown. Former BBC Presenter and Foreign Correspondent, Jonathan Charles, shares his love of vinyl with you and his son, Max. 15 minutes of fun, facts and music.