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He didn't see the future. He heard it.

7.0 / 10
2016
1 season
10 episodes
Drama

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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Vinyl | 'Rock & Roll Was Real' Official Trailer (2016) | HBO

Cast

Seasons

  • Pilot

    1.Pilot

    6.9
    14-02-2016113m

    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...

  • Yesterday Once More

    2.Yesterday Once More

    6.6
    21-02-201656m

    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 Yank...

  • Whispered Secrets

    3.Whispered Secrets

    6.1
    28-02-201656m

    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...

  • The Racket

    4.The Racket

    6.9
    06-03-201654m

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

  • He in Racist Fire

    5.He in Racist Fire

    6.2
    13-03-201650m

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

  • Cyclone

    6.Cyclone

    6.5
    20-03-201654m

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

  • The King and I

    7.The King and I

    7.8
    27-03-201657m

    Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.

  • E.A.B.

    8.E.A.B.

    7.6
    03-04-201654m

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

  • Rock and Roll Queen

    9.Rock and Roll Queen

    6.2
    10-04-201651m

    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-sin...

  • Alibi

    10.Alibi

    7.6
    17-04-201649m

    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 lege...

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