Vinyl(TV show/series, 2016)

Name: Vinyl
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016
Rating: 3.5

TV-MA

| 1h per episode | Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 10 episodes

Rating: 3.5/5 (with 93 votes)

Vinyl is an American period drama television series created by Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Rich Cohen and Terence Winter. The series stars Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, a record executive in the 1970s. It premiered on HBO on February 14, 2016, and concluded on April 17, 2016. From a teleplay by Winter and George Mastras, and story by Cohen, Jagger, Scorsese and Winter, the pilot episode was directed by Scorsese. The first season consisted of ten episodes. Scorsese had hoped to direct further episodes of the series.Winter left his position as showrunner at the end of the first season due to creative differences, leaving the position to Scott Z. Burns. HBO announced the renewal of Vinyl for a second season on February 18, 2016, soon after the pilot episode premiered. However, on June 22, 2016, HBO reversed that decision and cancelled the series. HBO head of programming Casey Bloys said of the decision, "It didn't land. With limited... ()

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About Vinyl

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.

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Trailer for Vinyl + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Vinyl | 'Rock & Roll Was Real' Official Trailer (2016) | HBO(Trailer, 1:31)

Vinyl Seasons and Episodes

02/14/2016Season 1 - 10 episodes

#1 | 02/14/2016Pilot

3.7/5 (with 20 votes)

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 | 02/21/2016Yesterday Once More

3.6/5 (with 14 votes)

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 | 02/28/2016Whispered Secrets

3.3/5 (with 10 votes)

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 | 03/06/2016The Racket

3.5/5 (with 11 votes)

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

#5 | 03/13/2016He in Racist Fire

3.5/5 (with 9 votes)

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

#6 | 03/20/2016Cyclone

3.8/5 (with 8 votes)

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

#7 | 03/27/2016The King and I

3.9/5 (with 8 votes)

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 | 04/03/2016E.A.B.

3.8/5 (with 8 votes)

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

#9 | 04/10/2016Rock and Roll Queen

3.5/5 (with 8 votes)

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 | 04/17/2016Alibi

3.8/5 (with 8 votes)

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.

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Production country: United States of America (USA)

Shot in: Emporium

Plays in: New York City (NYC)

Made by: Home Box Office (HBO), Sikelia Productions, Jagged Films, Cold Front Productions, Jagged Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 23 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Estonian (ET), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Georgian (KA), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Slovenian (SL), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)

Status: Canceled

First episode released on: 02/14/2016

Last episode released on: 04/17/2016

Appearing Characters: Andy Warhol, David Johansen, Johnny Thunders, Robert Plant, Peter Grant, John Bonham, Bo Diddley, Lou Reed, Karen Carpenter, DJ Kool Herc, Alice Cooper, Joey Ramone, Robert Goulet, Little Richard, David Bowie, Gram Parsons, Elvis Presley, Colonel Tom Parker, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Hilly Kristal, Billy Name

Cast: Bobby Cannavale, Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, P. J. Byrne, J. C. MacKenzie, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Juno Temple, Jack Quaid, Paul Ben-Victor, James Jagger, Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Ephraim Sykes, Mackenzie Meehan, Griffin Newman, Jay Klaitz, Annie Parisse, John Cameron Mitchell, Bo Dietl, Lena Olin, Jason Cottle, Armen Garo, Michael Drayer, Douglas Smith, Christian Peslak, Jonny D'Ambrosio, Zebedee Row, Ian Hart, Kareem Bunton, Connor Hanwick, Natalie Prass, Dominique Johnson, Dustin Ingram, James Vincent Boland, Matt Bogart, C.P. Lacey, Noah Bean, Wesley Tunison, Shawn Klush, Gene Jones, Leslie Kujo, Stephen Sullivan, David Vadim, Ben Mayne, Vince Nudo

Creator: Terence Winter, Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Rich Cohen

Director: Martin Scorsese

Producer: Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, George Mastras

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"תקליט"

"VINYL ヴァイナル"

Keywords: rock n roll, new york city, music business, 1970s

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Vinyl(TV show/series, 2016)

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