“Vinyl” draws its inspiration from actual occurrences in the nineteen nineties involving the rock group The Alarm. Mike Peters, who served as both lead singer and guitarist for The Alarm, appears briefly in this British comedy, a blend of music and drama. The soundtrack is appealing, and the central characters are pleasant to watch, but “Vinyl” suffers because its screenplay isn't very strong. It’s an undemanding …

Vinyl tells the story of a Rock "N" Roll scheme concocted by Mike Peters and his group The Alarm in 2004. When record labels seemed only interested in manufactured bands designed to generate revenue, Peters recorded a track and had some young people pretend it was theirs. The label purchased the single without question, with Peters and his associates enjoying themselves until the truth brought laughter throughout the…