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45 RPM: the history, heroes, & villains of a pop music revolution

by Jim Dawson & Steve Propes
Resource Type:
Book (Print/Paper)
Publication:
San Francisco : Backbeat Books, 2003

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Summary:
Review: "Employing over 80 illustrations - many in full color - Jim Dawson and Steve Propes trace the 7-inch single's origins back to the 1880s, and they explain the personality conflicts that led an eccentric, powerful genius to develop the 45 into one of postwar America's most popular consumer products. They explore how the jukebox, the autonomous disc jockey, and payola and artist rip-offs kept the 45 at the forefront of rock 'n' roll for 20 years. For collectors and trivia hounds, there are also chapters on the most valuable (and legendary) 45s of all time, as well as the oddities, oddballs, and freak hits that make listening to 45s so much fun. All in all, 45 RPM is a breezy and informative romp through a time when music rocked our world."--BOOK JACKET.
Table of Contents:
  • Ch. 1. Record Revolutions
  • Ch. 2. Columbia Unveils the LP
  • Ch. 3. Getting Up to Speed
  • Ch. 4. The Battle of the Speeds
  • Ch. 5. The Kiddie Discs
  • Ch. 6. The Jukebox Saves the Day
  • Ch. 7. The 45 Takes Over!
  • Ch. 8. The EP
  • Ch. 9. The Record Sleeve
  • Ch. 10. Hot Biscuits (How to Make a 45)
  • Ch. 11. "Stormy Weather": The Most Legendary 45
  • Ch. 12. A-Sides, Free Rides & Killer B's
  • Ch. 13. The 7-Inch Alternatives
  • Ch. 14. The 12-Inch Single
  • Ch. 15. The End of the Single
  • Ch. 16. The 45 Will Rise Again!
  • Ch. 17. The 50 Most Expensive 45s
  • Ch. 18. Odd Lots, Odd Balls & Odds 'n' Ends.
Author/Creator:
Dawson, Jim, 1944- , author
Contributors:
Propes, Steve , author
Languages:
English
Language Notes:
English text.
Main Work:
45 RPM: the history, heroes, & villains of a pop music revolution [by Dawson, J.]
Subjects:
Popular music — History and criticism
Rock music — History and criticism
Sound recordings — History
Popular music
Rock music
Sound recordings
Genres:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
General Notes:
Includes discographies, bibliographical references (pages 166-168), and index.
From the collection of Wayne and Kathy Zatopek.
Physical Description:
175 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Call Numbers:
ML3470 .D38 2003
ISBNs:
0879307579 (alk. paper)
9780879307578 (alk. paper)
Library of Congress Control Numbers:
2003052207
OCLC Numbers:
52269708