The Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting
(Book). 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...
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Thompson, who has written about 70 rock music books, provides tips for the hobbyist or the professional on collecting rock and pop records . He covers topics such as the history of the hobby, how to grade a record, what to look for and where to find it; an alphabetically- arranged selection of entries on individual themes a collector might pursue; a format's development; a label's history; and bootlegs, promos, and imports. Also contains an alphabetical directory of 140 American, British and European record companies; about 200 Ten Top Collectable lists; profiles of 100 of the most collected artists; and b&w photographs of vintage album sleeves and other artwork. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
