New Show: The Flip - Premieres on Tuesday!

By Bruce Janu -

 Get ready, starting tomorrow we have a new show premiering on Vinyl Voyage Radio: The Flip!

This show is all about the 45 rpm single. Hosted by Bruce Janu, the flip takes one 45, and flips it - playing both the A and B sides. 

The 45 rpm record was all about the A side-- the side that contained the sing, or the potential hit. The B side was often another track from the album, or an unreleased song. People usually didn't buy a 45 for the B side -- but, as The Flip demonstrates, the B side could be better than the A.

Join us for our first episode where we dive into the first single released for Fleetwood Mac's 1976 masterpiece: Rumours. We listen first to side A, and then FLIP it for Side B -- two songs, by the same artist. 

The Flip can be heard every Tuesday at 11am (EST) with a repeat at 11pm (EST).




Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2026 at 4:41 AM

    Ever had a song instantly transport you back to a specific time? For me, "Dreams" does exactly that, reminding me of long summer drives as a kid. Does anyone else have a similar connection to a Fleetwood Mac song? It's funny how music can do that! Speaking of flips and quick changes, anyone played basket random lately?

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  2. Jeffrey BardsMarch 20, 2026 at 5:55 AM

    Hey music lovers! Bruce Janu's "The Flip" sounds like a fascinating dive into the forgotten B-sides of classic 45s. It's like discovering a hidden level in your favorite game, only with music. Who knows, you might find a gem even better than the A-side, a real adrenaline rush just like mastering a tricky level in Moto X3M. Tune in Tuesdays!

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