Synopses & Reviews
Featuring current prices for more than one million records, this is the only source collectors will need.The most up-to-date and accurate price guide to vinyl on the market today, The Official Price Guide to Records, 17th Edition covers every genre of music, including rock & roll, country & western, soul, pop, jazz, blues, easy listening, new wave, punk, alternative, R&B, and more. This guide is packed with valuable information on singles and albums by more than 50,000 artists released since 1902.
Special sections on:
• First pressing identification.
• Record grading.
• Promotional issues.
Tips on:
• How to grade a record and cover.
• How to care for your collection.
• The best sources for the best record buys.
Synopsis
With more than one million records priced, The Official Price Guide to Records is literally the only source record collectors need. This new edition includes listings of singles and albums by more than 49,000 artists; virtually every style of music from rock & roll and country & western to pop, blues, soul, and jazz; and invaluable advice on buying, selling, grading, and caring for your records -- including tips for buying and selling on the Internet.
Synopsis
From flea markets to hip vintage stores, records remain a hot collectible item. And
The Official Price Guide to Records is the only book that encompasses the full scope of vinyl, with price listings dating back to 1902, and covers every genre of music -- from swing to new wave, rock to R&B, country to classical. This fully updated edition, indexed by artist for ease of use, includes:
• Values for more than ONE MILLION records
• Listings of singles and albums by more than 40,000 artists
• Invaluable information on records of every speed, size, and format
• A color showcase of album covers
About the Author
Syndicated music columnist, avid record collector, and author Jerry Osborne has been writing record price guides and reference books since 1975. His published works on music now number over 40 titles and have been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and Today. He has been cited by such publications as Reader’s Digest, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Billboard. He lives in Port Townsend, Washington.