The Biggest Little Record! The 45 RPM record was first introduced in 1949, but it wasn't until the advent of rock 'n' roll that they became part of the scene. Elvis and his Sun Records releases changed everything and when Beatlemania washed ashore i…
Newly revised (2017) edition of a book first published in 2004, WHEELS OUT OF GEAR is a vibrant exploration of the 2-Tone, Mod and Oi! movements of the late 1970s and early '80s, set against the turbulent backdrop of Thatcher's Britain. To a soundtr…
Whether you're new to the scene or an experienced collector, Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 10th edition, is your vinyl answer. Featuring more than 110,000 albums covering 60 years of music history, the catalog is your best and most trusted reso…
From Simple Minds to Stargaze, from Marilyn Manson to Morrissey, from Peter Gabriel to the Polecats, The Freakiest Show is a guide to ever known cover of a David Bowie composition recorded or performed since 1964, and updated to include the 2018 How…
EThe WallE was Roger Waters's first album. So begins Dave Thompson's Thompson's ERoger Waters: The Man Behind the WallE the first full biography on this notoriously guarded personality that has eluded probing queries and papertrail dissection for th…
Amelodic, cacophonic and magnificent, The Fall remain the most enduring and prolific of the late-'70s punk and post-punk iconoclasts. An Armchair Guide chronicles in depth their leviathan back catalogue creating the most complete Fall discography ev…
Mixing glam and post-punk influences, fronted by androgynous Brett Anderson, Suede thrust indie-rock into the charts with singles like "Metal Mickey" and "Stay Together" and in the process catalysed the Brit-pop revolution that would follow. This is…
Get down with the music that mixes R&B and soul with a little rock'n'roll. This newest addition to the Third Ear a The Essential Listening Companion series traces funk from its James Brown roots through today's groove with groups like the Red Hot Ch…
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An in-depth and comprehensive guide to a and history of a music collecting EThe Ultimate Guide to Vinyl and MoreE traces the hobby from its beginnings over a century ago. The book features informative and entertaining sections on every significant f…
Classic Sudoku puzzles always use the same symbols to fill in cells: the digits 1-9. In Word Sudoku, however, each puzzle has a different set of symbols-the letters in a word or phrase. The puzzles are a little bit harder than classic Sudoku becaus…
Exactly who EwasE Jack the Ripper the infamous Victorian serial killer? EJack the Ripper FAQE explores this question in depth with a thorough overview not only of the world's most notorious serial killer but also of the cultural impact that remains…
Originally published (as "The Dark Reign of Gothic Rock") in 2002, and newly revised, "25 Years in the Reptile House" traces the story of British Gothic Rock from the early cult success of Joy Division and Siouxsie and the Banshees to the chart topp…
Since his emergence at the helm of punk first wavers The Adverts, and on through the Explorers and Cheap, to his current solo (sometimes) status, TV Smith has proven himself among the captivating performers of his (or any other) generation, and one…
MILLIONS OF PEOPLEWANT TO WRITE A BOOK. MOST DON'T.HERE'S WHY. If you're a coach, practitioner, expert, speaker, personal brand or entrepreneur, you know the value of writing, publishing and launching a best-selling book. Credibility, authority, lea…
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Always wanted to write an inspirational book that would change the world? The greatest gift you can give the world is to fully express yourself, in all your ways; passionate, determined, a little quirky, fun or otherwise. Because when you cast your…
A new revised and fully updated edition, LEGACY IN WAX - LISTENING TO JOY DIVISION AND NEW ORDER, 1976-2017 is a detailed year by year, album by album guide to some of the most influential music of the past forty years. Complete to autumn 2017, beyo…
Newly revised for the band's 40th anniversary, a new 2017 edition of the ultimate story of the ultimate post-punk band. Combining the chaos and vocal rasp of the Sex Pistols with a Bowie-esque glamour, the Psychedelic Furs hit the big time in the U.…
EHearts of DarknessE is the story of a generation's coming of age through the experiences of its three most atypical pop stars. James Taylor Jackson Browne and Cat Stevens could never have been considered your typical late-sixties songwriters a self…
Your Vinyl AnswerGoldmine's Essential Guide to Record Collecting celebrates some of the finest vinyl ever pressed by music's greatest artists. You'll find the royalty of Rock (Elvis, The Beatles, the Rolling Stones), the pioneers of Punk (The Sex Pi…
More than a listener's guide this book reveals the rich historical development of a regional music that is now embraced worldwide. Packed with incisive essays ratings and reviews of 2 700 recordings plus fantastic photos and engaging biographies thi…
STOP LIVING A BORING LIFE AND START LIVING OUTRAGEOUSLY Are you staring down the barrel of a job (or life path) that you know is going to suck?
Cheerfully unpretentious and brash with all the trimmings one would expect of a traditional seaside resort, Blackpool remains the iconic resort town, but there is more to its richly coloured history than you might think. This absorbing collection of…
Featuring the industry standard Goldmine Grading Guide and more than 150,000 vinyl record listings and values, the Standard Catalog of American Records is the leading authority in the record collecting hobby. The mammoth reference covers albums, 45s…
The greatest gift you can give the world is to fully express yourself, in all your ways; passionate, determined, a little quirky, fun or otherwise. Because when you cast your inspirational message, ideas or methodology into the hands of the people t…
"Prog stood for progressive, but progression happened before the genre was coined. Progressive meant musicians could experiment, push themselves and their musicianship into new and fascinating areas. They could stretch themselves and fly free and, f…
From their grandiose inception in 1968 to the release of their latest album in 2003, this comprehensive look at Deep Purple's career paints a vivid portrait of the music scene that influenced the band and their effect on a generation of new musician…
Take a fast-paced survey of the ghosties ghouls and associated denizens of the country's haunted history with EHaunted America FAQE. Tracing local ghost stories back to Native American legends and then forward through horror tales both ancient and m…
1000 Songs That Rock Your World is the ultimate visual guide to the best rock music ever produced. From Abba to ZZ Top, it's not simply the ideal playlist, it's a one-stop catalog of a half-century of Rock 'n' Roll. Showcasing songs by nearly 500 ar…
This is the first in-depth examination of U2's epochal fifth album, the record which catapulted the Irish band to the apex of the stadium rock world. The book documents the recording of the album itself, a process born of both triumph and tragedy. D…
When it comes to earthshaking songs-the ones that signal a tectonic shift in the current musical landscape-there is "Johnny B. Goode" . . . there is "Good Vibrations" . . . and there is "I Feel Love." A disco touchstone recorded by Donna Summer in 1…
"London s Burning "is the story of punk rock as it happened, stripped of hindsight and future legend, and laid bare. Here are the Damned and the Adverts on tour, the Sex Pistols swearing through their prime-time television debut, the Tom Robinson Ba…
Through the 1960s, he was the Tycoon Of Teen. Through the 1970s, he was the Mad Genius. And for the next 20 years, until the death of actress Lana Clarkson threw him back under the spotlight, he was rock's most legendary recluse. Phil Spector define…
Football FAQ is a fast, furious, and opinionated guide to the world's most popular game, an all-encompassing history that introduces readers to the biggest clubs, the greatest games, the finest players, and the fiercest rivalries. From Sunderland to…
Helter Skelter first published this book in 2004 to rave reviews (Uncut magazine rated it one of their books of the year) and strong sales. Soundcheck Books have licensed the work and are publishing it as a B-Format paperback in time for the Special…
Music Matters! With its rich history of appreciation for the format and featuring more than 110,000 albums covering 60 years, Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 9th Edition, is the best and most trusted resource for buying, selling or simply enjoyin…
