Crate diggers are a passionate bunch, and with websites like Discogs and eBay, they’ve gotten something of a global network. Jayesh Veralkar is a part of it. He’s a record collector in Dubai and co-founder of Vinyl Souk, a grassroots organization for record collectors in the United Arab Emirates. Host Marco Werman chats with Veralkar about what makes the scene unique, and they play some great music while they’re at it.

This story originally aired on Aug. 15, 2025.