Vinyl — Season 1
He didn't see the future. He heard it.
About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Pilot
6.9Aired 14 February 2016 • 113 min
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.
2. Yesterday Once More
6.6Aired 21 February 2016 • 56 min
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.
3. Whispered Secrets
6.1Aired 28 February 2016 • 56 min
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.
4. The Racket
6.9Aired 6 March 2016 • 54 min
Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.
5. He in Racist Fire
6.2Aired 13 March 2016 • 50 min
Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.
6. Cyclone
6.5Aired 20 March 2016 • 54 min
Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.
7. The King and I
7.8Aired 27 March 2016 • 57 min
Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.
8. E.A.B.
7.6Aired 3 April 2016 • 54 min
Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.
9. Rock and Roll Queen
6.2Aired 10 April 2016 • 51 min
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. Alibi
7.6Aired 17 April 2016 • 49 min
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.