Less than one month from now, on April 18th, Vinylthon 2020 is scheduled to take place. With the rapid evolution of the Coronavirus pandemic, feelings of uncertainty, and campus closures everywhere, we are offering some options for this year’s Vinylthon. For those radio stations that are still able to, and want to, Vinylthon will still…
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Under two months until Vinylthon 2020
With just under two months to go until Vinylthon 2020 – we have already reached 80 radio stations in 10 countries! The stations that have registered so far: USA: KFJC-FM, Foothill College, CA WRTC, Trinity College, CTRadio Warner, Warner University, Lake Wales, FLWRGP, Florida International University, FLWUTT Spartan Radio, University of Tampa, FLWCSF, University of…
Vinylthon 2020 registrations hit 50 stations in 6 countries!
We are delighted to announce the first round of registrations for Vinylthon 2020! The following stations signed up in in the last two months and will participate by playing vinyl only for some or all of April 18, 2020! USA: WRTC, Trinity College, CTRadio Warner, Warner University, Lake Wales, FLWRGP, Florida International University, FLWUTT Spartan…
Vinylthon 2019: A Day in the Life of a College Radio and Vinyl Fan
By Dave Sarkies This was the first year I was connected with the College Radio Foundation’s Vinylthon event, and it was a remote connection at that. Since I’m new to the organization, I wasn’t very involved with promoting this year’s event. But that doesn’t mean I wasn’t excited about it. Since Vinylthon coincides with Record…
Vinylthon 2019 – A huge success!
What an incredible day it was! 142 radio stations in ten countries came together and played vinyl on Saturday. By all accounts the event was a huge success – with live broadcasts happening on campus, at record stores, and even at concert venues! A record 30+ radio stations went 24 hours of vinyl-only and will…
Vinylthon 2019 is today!
An unprecedented 142 radio stations in ten countries are participating in Vinylthon 2019. A record 35 radio stations will also be going 24 hours of vinyl only for the day: Brookes RadioKMSC Fusion 93KFJC-FMFrecuencia CEM (Mexico)WPSC – Brave New RadioWGFR89.1 WFDU-HD391.7 FM KEOLKWTS, The One, 91.1 FMWiley RadioKUGRKLPIWSMCKUMMRadio Free Fargo 95.9 FMRaider Radio – WRMUWMSCKTXT…
Vinylthon: Author Graham Jones Interview
By Dave Sarkies Just in time for Vinylthon 2019, College Radio Day caught up with Graham Jones, author of The Vinyl Revival: The Shops that Made it Happen and Last Shop Standing: Whatever Happened to Record Shops, both of which have been made into documentaries. Graham is every bit as excited about Vinylthon and Record…
Epic Lineup for Vinylthon 2019 announced!
We are delighted to announce that this year’s lineup for Vinylthon will include exclusive cointent and interviews from: Megadeth’s Dave MustaineDarlene LoveMike Peters of The Alarm and Big CountrySunflower BeanAndy Weber from Smashed Plastic Records Plus we are expecting even moire content soon! With over 130 registered stations participating in Vinylthon 2019 – this will…
VINYLTHON DIARIES #4: 3.19.2019
VINYLTHON DIARIES #4: 3.19.2019 Sorry it’s been a while since my last diary, but we had spring break and all things Vinylthon were set aside for a week while we caught up on life with friends and family. But now we are back! Even though we are back, this week I am being very secretive….
125 stations in 10 countries to celebrate Vinylthon 2019!
We are delighted to announce that 125 stations in 10 countries have signed up for Vinylthon 2019 on April 13! This is a truly unprecedented number of stations for this event and we are really excited that this will be our biggest event ever! We are excited by this epic celebration of vinyl! For more…