Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first commercial LP with this authentic and illustrated book that offers a multifaceted look at the history and culture of vinyl and turntable collecting. Vinyls remain valuable items for everyone, from obsessive audiophiles to new collectors. The book In the Groove: The Vinyl Record and Turntable Revolution is perfect for all these—and for those in between.
Written by a team of renowned music journalists, vinyl enthusiasts, and audiophiles, In the Groove is a beautiful tribute to the vinyl LP and the culture it has created. Richie Unterberger explores the history of the 33 1/3 LP, including its predecessors, the 78rpm records, the production process, and different formats such as the 7-inch/45rpm records.
Gillian Gaar analyzes the "temples" of turntables: record stores. She examines the history of LP retailing in shops ranging from department stores to headshops, Record Store Day, artist appearances, and record fairs. Martin Popoff dedicates an ode to the physical object, discussing cover design, great illustrated covers, renowned designers, and the presentation of sound.
Matt Anniss examines the hobby of collecting and topics such as obsessive collectors, vinyl playback and care, as well as DJ and hip-hop culture. Ken Micallef covers the experts with details on turntables, from portable to audiophile devices, and explains the components of a system.
In the Groove includes illustrations of equipment, listening spaces, record stores, cover art, and famous musicians enjoying the vinyl hobby. Brief and entertaining comments cover topics such as famous record labels, well-known EPs, renowned record stores, monumental LP covers, and an introduction to record grading.
Discover the magic of vinyl with this refreshing ode to the world of records.
Pages: 192, Year of Publication: 1102, Dimensions: 23.5x23.5cm
