---
title: "Vinyl"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vinyl-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 177999
imdb_id: "tt1703923"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Vinyl (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vinyl-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Vinyl" (2012).
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[1] TMDB:
Title: Vinyl (2012)
Release Date: 03/15/2012 (GB)
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1h 25m
Synopsis: Based on true events. When a new record by an old band is turned down by ageist record companies, the veteran punk band assemble a group of youngsters to stand in for them, and fool the music industry.
[2] Discogs: Mentions Jussie Smollett Discography, but doesn't link him to the film "Vinyl" (2012) in a way that confirms he is in this specific film. It mentions "Wired Music Media 2012 Showin" but that's not clearly linked to the film's production. Correction: I should only use info explicitly linked to the film. Source [2] is about a discography and doesn't explicitly state Jussie Smol

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sara Sugarman
- **Networks / Studios**: H2O Motion Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Phil Daniels** as *Johnny Jones*
- **Jamie Blackley** as *Drainpipe*
- **Keith Allen** as *Minto*
- **Perry Benson**
- **Julia Ford**
- **Alexa Davies**
- **Steve Diggle** as *Himself*
- **Violet Berlin** as *Radio Host*
- **Mike Peters** as *Himself*
- **Declan Sanders** as *Auditionee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Vinyl online?
Vinyl is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Vinyl worth watching?
Vinyl holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 30 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Vinyl and when was it released?
Vinyl is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Vinyl?
Vinyl was directed by Sara Sugarman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vinyl — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/177999)
- [Jussie Smollett Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More](https://www.discogs.com/)
- [Vinyl - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl)
- [Amazon.com: Vinyl](https://www.amazon.com/vinyl/s?k=vinyl)
- [Vinyl Record Store | Best Vinyl Records & LPs - Barnes & Noble](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/collections/music/vinyl-albums)

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