Joe Boyd on the Birth of Rock, World Music, and Being There for Everything | Convos with Tyler

Vinyl Collection

Joe Boyd's extensive music collection, comprising over 6,000 vinyl records and 30,000 CDs, is meticulously organized by country and alphabetically within each country. He has digitized a significant portion of his collection, storing it on a hard drive and using an old version of iTunes to manage WAV files, ensuring high-quality sound. Boyd enjoys exploring different versions of songs, such as listening to multiple renditions of "St. Louis Blues," which he finds fascinating and enriching 1.

It's very elaborate, but it works. I feel it's supremely rational, but possibly. Some people might find it eccentric.

--- Joe Boyd

This system allows him to easily access specific tracks, which was particularly useful while writing his book 1.

   

Future Projects

Looking ahead, Joe Boyd is focused on expanding his musical endeavors through new projects. He is currently working on creating playlists for his book readers, utilizing platforms like Spotify and YouTube to offer a more immersive experience with mini-documentaries and music clips. Boyd also envisions a more ambitious project, potentially a radio show or podcast, where he can share stories and play selections from his vast collection 2.

I want to figure out a way that I can play my collection and tell stories about it that people can listen to.

--- Joe Boyd

This initiative aims to provide audiences with deeper insights into his collection and the stories behind the music 2.