360 sound: the Columbia Records story / Sean Wilentz
by Wilentz, Sean
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San Francisco, Calif.: Chronicle Books, 2012. 4th edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original colour printed boards. Particularly and uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 336 p.: ill. (some col.); 32 cm. Notes; Includes index. Summary; For 125 years, Columbia Records has been one of the most vibrant and storied names in pre-recorded sound, nurturing the careers of jazz, blues, rock and pop legends such as W.C.Handy, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davies, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Adele and many more. This lavishly illustrated celebration, written by noted historian Sean Wilentz, tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the emergence of an incredible stable of artists and the creation of some of the greatest albums ever made. Also featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, 360 Sound is an inside look at a landmark record label and a must-have for any music fan. Subjects; Columbia Records, Inc. - History. Sound recording industry - History. Sound recording industry - United States - History. Music industry; Music. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Telecommunications. MUSIC / Recording & Reproduction. MUSIC / Discography & Buyer's Guides. MUSIC / History & Criticism.
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- Title
- 360 sound: the Columbia Records story / Sean Wilentz
- Author
- Wilentz, Sean
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
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- Used
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- Edition
- 4th edition
- Publisher
- San Francisco, Calif.: Chronicle Books
- Date Published
- 2012
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