Warman's American Records, 1950-2000: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles) [Paperback]

Chuck Miller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles | Publication Date: August 2001

Focusing on American records released from 1950 to 2000, this guide includes LPs, LLPs and 45s for alternative, country, blues, jazz, doo-wop, soul, funk, R&B, rock, disco, surf, heavy metal and punk music, plus much more. More than 2,000 records are listed by genre and include history, references, what to look for to identify a record and accurate pricing in up to three grades of condition, near mint and very good. This book takes a broad view of the collectible records field and will be in demand by anyone with an interest in records because of its helpful, comprehensive and easy-to-follow format. Features: More than 750 photos, including a 16-page colour section; Great reference guide for both beginning and long-time collectors; More than 2,000 listings from a variety of music genres.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873492595
• ISBN-13: 978-0873492591
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,843,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Records

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good overview, April 18, 2002

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This review is from: Warman's American Records, 1950-2000: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles) (Paperback)

What this book lacks as a reference it makes up for in structure. By stylistically grouping the vinyl entries and providing a well written preamble for each section, Chuck Miller does a great service for the vinyl collector who may not be an expert in every musical genre. If you need a good general vinyl primer or are new to vinyl collecting, this is it. If you need a reference book, get Tim Neely's volumes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fix For Music Junkies, November 12, 2001

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This review is from: Warman's American Records, 1950-2000: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles) (Paperback)

Warman's American Records is not only a great reference book but is also a terrific source of entertainment. Being much more than a price guide, it delves into the history of many of the recordings and offers quite a bit of amusing trivia. I am not a collector in the true sense of the word (although I do own a couple of pieces of valuable vinyl) but I am a music junkie and this book delivers a great fix! I'm looking forward to Volume 2!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely informative, a great record collecting guide, August 15, 2001

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This review is from: Warman's American Records, 1950-2000: Identification & Price Guide (Encyclopedia of Antiques and Collectibles) (Paperback)

This book is a tremendous guide for people who want to start their own record collection, but aren't sure where to begin or which genre to collect. Over 50 different musical genres, artists and labels are profiled, each with photos of classic and rare LP covers, 45 labels, 78 RPM records, and 7" picture sleeves. The book even explains some rising collectible genres, such as Northern Soul music, Space Age Pop, and jukebox-only collectibles. It also contains ancillary information on record and music websites, magazines, museums and books, in order to help collectors increase their knowledge of their favorite music. If you are a record collector, or are thinking of becoming one, this book is essential reading! I enjoyed it immensely!!