Spindl Sessions tells the stories behind the records on your shelf: how the albums were made, who was in the room, and the small details collectors love. Curated and programmed by the Spindl team, and narrated by Gaby, our Spindl AI. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday.
Today, two records—and the unexpected decisions that shaped them.
Pixies — Doolittle · Nirvana — Nevermind
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1 Nov 2026
The Birth of Heavy Metal
Imagine recording an entire album in just twelve hours. That's exactly what Black Sabbath did with their self-titled debut, "Black Sabbath." Back in November 1969, Black Sabbath entered Regent Sounds Studios in London to record their first album. It was a whirlwind session, completed in a single day. But before those twelve hours, the band had already laid down the single 'Evil Woman' and its B-si
Black Sabbath — Black Sabbath
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29 Oct 2026
From Flop to Fortune
Today, we're tracing a remarkable journey from an overlooked debut to one of the best-selling albums ever.
Buckingham Nicks — Buckingham Nicks · Fleetwood Mac — Rumours
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25 Oct 2026
Cannonball's Blue Note Gem
What happens when two jazz giants come together for a single recording session? Let's dive into Cannonball Adderley's only album for Blue Note, "Somethin' Else."
Cannonball Adderley — Somethin' Else
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22 Oct 2026
From Velvet Darkness to Bowie's Light
Today, two records—and the unexpected decisions that shaped them.
The Velvet Underground & Nico — The Velvet Underground & Nico · David Bowie — Hunky Dory
Spindl Sessions is made by Spindl, the app that scans, sorts and tells the story of your vinyl, CDs and cassettes. Get it free:
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18 Oct 2026
Nas's Illmatic Unveiled
Let's dive into the story behind a landmark in hip hop history: Nas's debut album, 'Illmatic.'
Nas — Illmatic
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15 Oct 2026
The Ripple Effect of Inspiration
Today, we dive into two albums, each sparking a new wave of creativity in its wake.
The Beatles — Rubber Soul · The Beach Boys — Pet Sounds
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11 Oct 2026
From Piper to Madcap
Imagine a young band at the cutting edge of sound, crafting an album that would become an emblem of its time. Pink Floyd’s 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn' was that album, recorded in 1967 at EMI Studios in London's Abbey Road. With Syd Barrett at the helm, writing most of the tracks, the album blended whimsical lyrics with psychedelic soundscapes. Listen to the song 'Interstellar Overdrive', and
Pink Floyd — The Piper at the Gates of Dawn · Syd Barrett — The Madcap Laughs
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8 Oct 2026
Funky Kingston's Global Journey
Today, we're diving into the world of Toots & The Maytals and their influential album, 'Funky Kingston'.
Toots & The Maytals — Funky Kingston
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4 Oct 2026
From Exile to GP
Today, two records—and the unexpected decisions that shaped them.
The Rolling Stones — Exile on Main St. · Gram Parsons — GP
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3 Oct 2026
The Modal Revolution
Today, we dive into the tranquil yet revolutionary sounds of Miles Davis's 'Kind of Blue'.
Miles Davis — Kind of Blue
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1 Oct 2026
London's Sonic Revolution
Today, we're turning back to 1967, when two influential albums were born on opposite sides of the Atlantic—Cream's 'Disraeli Gears' and The Jimi Hendrix Experience's 'Are You Experienced.' Let's dive in.
Cream — Disraeli Gears · The Jimi Hendrix Experience — Are You Experienced
Spindl Sessions is made by Spindl, the app that scans, sorts and tells the story of your vinyl, CDs and cassettes. Get it free:
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