Concert Buddie | Vinyl Summit PREVIEW! 40 Years of Acoustic Sounds x The Vinyl Community Runs WILD on Salina!

The Vinyl Summit 2026 is almost here, and we're heading to Salina, Kansas, to celebrate 40 YEARS of Acoustic Sounds! Join Concert Buddie and several of "The YouTubers" for a special LIVE preview of one of the biggest events of the year for vinyl record collectors, audiophiles, and music lovers! From October 15–18, 2026, Chad Kassem and Acoustic Sounds are bringing together the worlds of vinyl collecting, audiophile sound, record pressing, mastering, and live music for an unforgettable four-day celebration of analog!

Joined by a panel of attendees - Scott Wilson (The Pressing Matters), Melinda Murphy, Norman "Mazzy" Maslov, and Jason Roxas - to talk about what we're most excited to see, do, and experience at the Vinyl Summit. What's at the top of everyone's must-see list? What records are we hoping to find? Who are we looking forward to meeting? And what surprises might be waiting for us in Salina?

ON THE AGENDA:

🎵 40 Years of Acoustic Sounds – Celebrating Chad Kassem's incredible journey and four decades of dedication to vinyl records and high-quality sound.

🏭 Behind the Scenes – Tours of Quality Record Pressings (QRP), Blue Heaven Studios, and exclusive opportunities to experience the record-making process firsthand.

💿 The Ultimate Record Hunt – A special record fair featuring collectible vinyl, rare pressings, and dealers from around the world. Will anyone come home with a grail?

🎸 Live Music & Special Guests – Jazz, blues, and a special anniversary concert featuring Taj Mahal and Jimmie Vaughan, plus opportunities to connect with some of the biggest names in the audiophile and vinyl industries.

🎙️ The YouTubers Take Salina – Catching up with fellow vinyl community creators, meeting subscribers, talking records, and sharing our expectations for this historic gathering.

🔊 The Audiophile Experience – Mastering engineers, industry insiders, vinyl enthusiasts, and the people responsible for bringing some of our favorite records to life. And we want YOU in the conversation! Are you attending Vinyl Summit 2026? What are you most looking forward to? If you can't make it, what would you want to see covered by your favorite vinyl YouTube creators? Join the live chat, ask questions, and tell us what should be on our radar! If you're a serious record collector, an audiophile chasing the perfect pressing, or simply someone who loves music on vinyl, this is a celebration you won't want to miss! 📍 VINYL SUMMIT 2026 October 15–18, 2026 | Salina, Kansas

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