Vinyl: The Art of Making Records

In our increasingly digital world, audiophiles know that the real recording is on vinyl. That s why sales of vinyl continue to soar. Mike Evans offers a sumptuous visual celebration of this medium s fascinating history and triumphant rebirth. From weighty 78s to feisty 45s, from eccentric EPs to leg [...]
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In our increasingly digital world, audiophiles know that the real recording is on vinyl. That s why sales of vinyl continue to soar. Mike Evans offers a sumptuous visual celebration of this medium s fascinating history and triumphant rebirth. From weighty 78s to feisty 45s, from eccentric EPs to legendary LPs, he brings vinyl recordings off the shelves and out of the crates, spotlighting:
. The development of discs from shellac to vinyl
. Run-out groove messages, picture discs, limited editions, colored vinyl, and deluxe 180g reissues that make fans and collectors rejoice
. The records iconic packaging and art, including the work of Reid Miles, Roger Dean, Peter Saville, and Hipgnosis
. The history and development of various leading labels, such as Atlantic, Audio Fidelity, Casablanca, Decca, Def Jam, Motown, Verve, and more
. Groundbreaking artists and their game-changing releases, from the first 45, Eddy Arnold s Texarkana Baby, to the vinyl revival as led by Jack White s Lazaretto
No collection is complete without it."