The Music Lover's Guide to Record Collecting

by Dave Thompson

Overview

From advice on evaluating recordings to lively discussions of bootlegs to the history of recording formats, 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. Author Dave Thompson, a 20-year veteran of record collecting, offers engaging essays on every facet of this fast-growing hobby including the evolution of recording mediums, from 78s to MP3s; the distinctive character of imports; the "most collected" artists, from the Beatles to Nirvana; collectible labels, such as Sun, Chess, and Motown; and original packaging that enhances collectibility.

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