The Classic Rock Addict
The vinyl collector's guide to Classic Rock! Producer and Writer Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addict, grew up in the 70s, when some of the greatest rock music ever recorded was on the radio… and at your local record store! If you're into collecting vinyl, he's your guide to the must-haves for your collection.
If you're just into the music, you'll get some very interesting stories BEHIND the music. Record reviews, rock history, rock nostalgia, and tips on record collecting and more!
Look for the companion website www.classicrockaddict.com
Episodes
19 episodes
EP. 118- Clapton, 7,000 records, Zappa, Grand Funk, Tiny Tim, Paul Simon and Gloria Estefan
Classic rock talk with The Classic Rock Addict.At the Summer 2025 Orlando CD and Record Show, I sat down with several record collectors at the event to find out what their favorite record is and some of their best concert memories.
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EP. 117- Heavy Metal Records, Ghost (the band) and New Progressive Rock
Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict.At the recent Orlando CD and Record Show, I met Patrick Thorne, owner of Papa's Rock and Roll Parlor, who was selling records at the booth across from ours. Patrick specializes in heavy metal ...
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EP.116- Brief History of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne
Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict.This episode was recorded on July 22, 2025- the day of Ozzy Osburne's death. I was preparing this podcast when I got the sad news. Black Sabbath with Ozzy was probably my #2 favorite band behi...
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EP.115- Dark Side of the Moon, Woodstock, and NYC Concerts in the 60-70s
Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict.At the Summer 2025 Orlando CD and Record Show, I sat down with several record collectors at the event to find out what their favorite record is and some of their best concert memories.R...
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EP.114- Record Show Promoter Jeff Pearson interview
Classic rock talk by The Classic Rock Addict.What does it take to put on a record show? How do you get started? I sat down with Record Show Promoter Jeff Pearson at a recent show in Orlando to talk about that, and why records have gained...
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EP. 113- Classic Rock Record Collecting Secrets!
New to record collecting? Wanting to get started? Got an old collection and don't know what you have?Here's some secrets I've learned during my 10 years of collecting that can help you get the best deals on the best records. Where's the ...
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EP.112- Classic Rock Record Review: ZZ Top "Tres Hombres"
"Tres Hombres" is the third record by ZZ Top and a huge breakthrough album for them. Discover the background on this amazing recording, and hear a track-by-track review by Mark Patrick, The Classic Rock Addict.ABOUT MEHey- I'm Mar...
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EP. 111- #1 of Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection
#1 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episode to see #10-2. Sunscribe for more record reviews and rock history.I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professed Classic Rock addi...
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EP. 110- #2 of Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection
#2 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown!I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professe...
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EP. 109- #3 of Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection
#3 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown!I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professe...
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EP. 108- #4 of Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection
#4 on my list of top 10 records you should start or add to your Classic Rock record collection! Look back on my episodes for past posts to see #10-5, and check back daily as I reveal the entire countdown!I'm Mark Patrick, a self-professe...
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EP.107- #5 of the Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection.
What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #5! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops fo...
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EP. 106- #6 of Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Collection
What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #6! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops fo...
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EP. 105- #7 of the Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection.
What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #7 FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops for...
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EP.104- #8 of the Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection.
What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them. Here comes #8! FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next episode drops fo...
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EP.103- #9 of the 10 Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection
What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top 10, and a bit about why I picked them.Here comes #9!FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next video drops for #8!...
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EP.102- Top Ten Classic Rock Records You Should Start or Add to Your Collection- #10
What records should you start with, or add to your classic rock collection? I'll give you my top ten and a bit about why I picked it, starting with this #10.FOLLOW this podcast if you want to find out when the next video drops for #9!
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