Wheeler’s Vinyl Review

No hiss. No static. Just pure magic…Steven Wheeler knows his vinyl—and he’s justifiably proud of his acoustical erudition. Very little escapes his attention. Wow and Flutter fear his pronouncements. Listen in as he passes judgement on vinyl old and new, good and bad. You won’t be disappointed.

America’s Debut Album Reissued on 45 RPM Analogue Productions has reissued America’s multi-platinum 1972 self-titled debut album as a 2LP, 45 RPM, 180-gram audiophile record. Hello analogue enthusiasts…Steven Wheeler delivers a calm, cool appraisal of this classic vinyl. Take five minutes and travel back to a strange time when a great song like ‘A Horse with No Name’ could really rule the airwaves.

Van Halen 5150 Expanded Edition Box Set This is the ultimate box set (LP/3CD/Blu-ray)—and reviewer Steven Wheeler cranks up to meet the challenge. Released in March 2026, it celebrates the 1986 album’s 40th anniversary, and includes the newly remastered original album, rarities, previously unreleased 1986 live tracks, and the first-ever HD release of their Live Without a Net concert video. Listen in and get all the essential info.

Aerosmith/YUNGBLUD – ‘One More Time’ EP When Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD released One More Time, a 5-track, one-sided EP in November, 2025, many felt confused, lost and afraid. Not Steven Wheeler. At great personal risk, he reviewed the EP and managed to record his impressions – just for you! This one is special.

The Monkees: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd
After years of being knocked as the ‘pre-fab four’, the Monkees are being rediscovered for the fantastic pop band that they were—and are. ‘Wheels’,our resident vinyl reviewer, discusses the outstanding Rhino reissue of (what is arguably) their greatest album, Listen in now. It’s time well spent.

Ringo’s First Four Albums Steven Wheeler was feeling generous, reviewing four vinyls at once. Discover what’s so special about Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr’s first four records, and why the re-releases make them that much better.