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Record Store Days: From Vinyl to Digital and Back Again [Hardcover]

Gary Calamar , Phil Gallo , Peter Buck
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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Book Description

April 6, 2010

“There’s nothing as glamorous as a record store.” – Paul McCartney

 

In this era of digital downloads, the small, indie record shop might sound like an anachronism. But, in fact, record stores served as community centers, information exchanges, clubs, art galleries, and launching pads for numerous bands and record labels. Record Store Days takes a long, loving look back at the retail refuges that enthralled at least three generations of music lovers, providing a glimpse into the special alchemy that makes a great record store. Written and compiled by two record store veterans, this lively and nostalgic anthology includes photographs and reminiscences from musicians, music industry executives, former record store clerks, and, of course, avid fans.



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About the Author

Gary Calamar, president of Go Music, is a Grammy-nominated producer and music supervisor for his work on Six Feet Under. He is currently overseeing the music on some of the most acclaimed and popular shows on television: True Blood, House and Dexter. Phil Gallo has been a music journalist and entertainment editor for 25 years. He has also appeared on CNN and the BBC to talk about issues in the music industry.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (April 6, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402772327
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402772320
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #759,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
This book takes me right back to that time period. Mick  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
4.5 stars I loved finding this at the library! K. Swanson  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a record collector and someone who loved spending hours in record stores, back when record stores were cool, picking up this book was a no brainer. Unfortunately, the actual product is a mixed bag. There are tons of old photos of record stores mostly now passed on, and those are good to great--especially the pics of stores that you know personally.

I don't think there's enough of a narrative, however, to really make this a must purchase. I guess it's more a coffee table book than anything else. And perhaps that's all it wants to be.

It made me smile, but I wouldn't call it essential.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Too much fun March 19, 2010
Format:Hardcover
If you are a vinyl freak, or a shellac freak, you probably need this book. Vintage photos of places like Sam Goody's, Jazz Man in L.A., Commodore in NYC, Amoeba, the original Tower, pictures of ads, memorabilia, and lots of other sick folks just like yourself, browsing through the racks.... It's really too much fun. I only give it four stars because of a number of tiny, fishbone-size mistakes I found here and there, and the format, which is a little confusing. But it's not a fatal mistake -- most good record stores are a little confusing too. And like a good record store, this book is crammed with stuff..... Damn, this book is fun. More than worth the money.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars more fun than max and steve! April 14, 2010
Format:Hardcover
I'd be surprised if anyone who isn't interested in music would want this book, but what do they want, anyway? more t.v/games/porn? let them have it! Reading this book made me wish I could go to Moby Disc right now, and have the clerks snarl at me as I buy, with trembling hands, something goofy and life-affirming like the last Jam single (from "running in place"-the eps don't count!) or whatever Tosh told me to buy. But now that I'm old, the clerks wouldn't snarl! They might even cut me a deal, if I buy enough, or give me way too much credit for the drek I trade in. This book is almost as good as going to Moby. Instead of making me sad about all that is lost, it's a tribute to everything I was too young to witness, but wish I could've, and a shot in the arm for the future. Saturday April 17th is Record Store Day-please celebrate by buying this book, before heading to your local store for some bad attitude, good advice and great music. (itunes in your underwear just isn't as cool, and it doesn't smell at all, let alone that amazing, dusty, record store smell!)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Those were the days!!!!
I remember riding my bike downtown on sunny Saterday mornings to the local record store. I would walk up and down the hardwood floors fingering through hundreds of vinyl lps. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
This book is so well written. They've covered all the bases, done great research, it has a great look and mostly takes me back to the days.
Published 20 months ago by Larry Weinberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of memories...
Great book! If you happened to be one of the 'cool' people that hung out in record stores looking for that unique sound that you could share with the other 'cool' people, this... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Donald J Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely walk down memory lane for this '70s vinyl nut
4.5 stars

I loved finding this at the library! It brought back so many wonderful years of combing the shelves at so many unique little shops. Read more
Published on October 23, 2010 by K. Swanson
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reading, Nice Pictures
I am a casual collector of records, etc. Book is easy to read and has several pictures of former and current record stores, etc. It reminds me of the past. Read more
Published on September 25, 2010 by Fred K
3.0 out of 5 stars For record store fans only
This book is written by record store fans for record store fans. As such, it suffers from any real substance since much of the book is dedicated to fans telling you why they're... Read more
Published on September 8, 2010 by A. Brockhaus
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the bunch
Of all the coffee table books about record collecting in the last few years, this one stands out for its focus on the industry at large and how its changed. Read more
Published on August 27, 2010 by Scott Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars Record Store Days - Gary Calamar and Phil Gallo (Sterling Books)
Q: How do you cram five decades into 5 minutes?

A: Take a stroll from LA's Hollywood and Vine (former home of 60's pioneer record retailer Wallach's Music City) to... Read more
Published on June 7, 2010 by BlogOnBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Film, Music & TV Makers & Watchers will love this book
Chose this book because of a newspaper article about the author & because of being aware of his seamless & impactful work as a music supervisor in television among other things. Read more
Published on May 1, 2010 by Juluca Raven
5.0 out of 5 stars "I Went Down to the Sacred Store, Where I'd Heard the Music Years...
I've been collecting music for well over 30 years. Whenever, I have gone to the local music store, I feel like I'm on a quest. Read more
Published on April 27, 2010 by Kenneth M. Gelwasser
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