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2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing, Given the Author's Previous Work..., May 1, 2007
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Paul Williams (Warwick, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Aladdin/Imperial Labels: A Discography (Discographies) (Hardcover)
Let me start by saying that Ruppli's 4 volume Atlantic Discographies are so wonderfully researched and annotated, that as a prospective buyer I assumed that this volume would be of the same high quality.

Sadly, it isn't. The big problem is the '60s Imperial recordings tend to cover mainly the released material and for this material the book services as a glorified album and 45 listing (and very pricey at $139.00!!), sorted by date of entry into the Imperial (tape?) library.

Case in point. Nowhere can you find the Imperial unreleased masters on Irma Thomas, or even a mention of the previously unreleased title "Love Again" which surfaced on a mid-90s EMI CD.

The 40s and 50s information seems to be more accurate, so make sure you buy from Amazon to ensure that the book is returnable if the information you need is not there!!
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The Aladdin/Imperial Labels: A Discography (Discographies)
The Aladdin/Imperial Labels: A Discography (Discographies) by Michel Ruppli (Hardcover - April 30, 1991)
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