Vinyl(2016)

7.0

1 Seasons

Drama

"He didn't see the future. He heard it."

Overview

In 1970s New York, jaded record exec Richie Finestra tries to resurrect his failing label and fractured personal life while keeping his finger on the pulse of the city's new sound.

Created By: Terence Winter

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Ep 1

Pilot

New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.

14/02/2016113 min

Ep 2

Yesterday Once More

With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.

21/02/201656 min

Ep 3

Whispered Secrets

At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.

28/02/201656 min

Ep 4

The Racket

Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.

06/03/201654 min

Ep 5

He in Racist Fire

Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.

13/03/201650 min

Ep 6

Cyclone

Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.

20/03/201654 min

Ep 7

The King and I

Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.

27/03/201657 min

Ep 8

E.A.B.

Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.

03/04/201654 min

Ep 9

Rock and Roll Queen

The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.

10/04/201651 min

Ep 10

Alibi

Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.

17/04/201649 min