The Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting

by Dave Thompson

Overview

(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 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617132025
Publisher:	Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date:	09/01/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	326
File size:	2 MB