Vinyl

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 deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, its clear that the sale is in jeopardy.

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, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detectives recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.

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

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

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-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.