| A Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting Contributor(s): Thompson, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 0879307137 ISBN-13: 9780879307134 Publisher: Backbeat Books OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2002 Annotation: From advice on evaluating recordings to lively discussions of bootlegs to the history of recording formats, this guide covers all the tracks. Designed for anyone who collects records for pleasure or profit, at garage sales or on eBay, this book is both informative and entertaining. 80 photos. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Discography & Buyer's Guides - Music | Reference - Music | Recording & Reproduction |
| Dewey: 781.490 |
| LCCN: 2002016095 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 7.4" W x 9.26" (1.48 lbs) 326 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From tips for evaluating recordings, to lively discussions of bootlegs and piracy, to the history of recording formats, to collectible artists and more, The Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting covers all the tracks. Designed for anyone who collects records for pleasure or profit, at garage sales or on eBay, this guide is both informative and entertaining. If offers a wealth of detail and informed opinion - unique in a field dominated by stodgy price guides. Engaging entries and essays explore the development of all recording mediums, from 78s to MP3; the distinctive character of imports; "most collected artists " from The Beatles to Nirvana; collectible labels, such as Sun, Chess and Motown; original packaging that enhances collectability; and much more. |