Alan Russell interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 157 True House Stories®

From True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana by Lenny Fontana

March 18, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 1 · Episode 157

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Alan Russell discusses the 30th anniversary of Black Vinyl Records and its impact on house music.

TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ ALANRUSSELL # 157 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Black Vinyl Records Celebrates 30th Anniversary: Founder Alan Russell Shares Three Decades of House Music History on True House Stories Black Vinyl Records, the seminal UK underground house music label founded in London in 1996, proudly announces its 30th anniversary milestone with founder Alan Russell appearing as a distinguished guest on the acclaimed True House Stories podcast, hosted by legendary New York DJ and producer Lenny Fontana. The landmark interview, now available on all major podcast platforms, offers an unprecedented deep dive into the remarkable journey of one of house music's most enduring independent labels. Russell, known throughout the industry as "Mr. Black Vinyl," sat down with Mr. Fontana to discuss the label's humble beginnings, its evolution through the changing landscape of dance music, and the stories behind some of the most influential house music releases of the past three decades. "It's incredible to think that thirty years have passed since we pressed that first record," said Alan Russell, founder and owner of Black Vinyl Records. "Being invited to share…

People in this episode

Host: Lenny Fontana

Guest: Alan Russell

Topics covered

house music
music history
independent labels
dance music
interview

Keywords

house music
Black Vinyl Records
Alan Russell
Lenny Fontana
30th anniversary
dance music
music history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Vinyl Records

Books & works: True House Stories