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Vinyl: A History of the Analogue Record
Richard Osborne
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Description for Vinyl: A History of the Analogue Record
Paperback. This book traces the evolution of the recording format from its roots in the first sound recording experiments, to its survival in the world of digital technologies. Each chapter explores a different element: the groove, the disc shape, the label, vinyl itself, the album, the single, the b-side and the 12" single, the sleeve. Series Editor(s): Scott, Professor Derek B.; Burns, Professor Lori; Hawkins, Professor Stan. Series: Ashgate Popular and Folk Music Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 442.
Vinyl: A History of the Analogue Record is the first in-depth study of the vinyl record. Richard Osborne traces the evolution of the recording format from its roots in the first sound recording experiments to its survival in the world of digital technologies. This book addresses the record's relationship with music: the analogue record was shaped by, and helped to shape, the music of the twentieth century. It also looks at the cult of vinyl records. Why are users so passionate about this format? Why has it become the subject of artworks and advertisements? Why are vinyl records still being ... Read more
Vinyl: A History of the Analogue Record is the first in-depth study of the vinyl record. Richard Osborne traces the evolution of the recording format from its roots in the first sound recording experiments to its survival in the world of digital technologies. This book addresses the record's relationship with music: the analogue record was shaped by, and helped to shape, the music of the twentieth century. It also looks at the cult of vinyl records. Why are users so passionate about this format? Why has it become the subject of artworks and advertisements? Why are vinyl records still being ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472434333
SKU
V9781472434333
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Richard Osborne
Richard Osborne is the programme leader for the popular music degrees at Middlesex University. He has published work on the themes of music technology, minstrelsy, alarms, Indian film and The Fall. His work for the project Colonial Film: Moving Images of the British Empire can be found at http://www.colonialfilm.org.uk.
Reviews for Vinyl: A History of the Analogue Record
A Yankee Book Peddler US Core Title for 2013Special Mention, 2013 IASPM Book Prize.'...this book is actually one of the best and most engaging books on phonography and/or recording formats in recent years.' IASPM Book Prize JuryFinalist, 2013 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research, Best Historical Research on General Recording Topics.A Yankee Book ... Read more