Official Price Guide to Records, 12th Edition - Softcover

Osborne, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0676600514 ISBN 13: 9780676600513

Publisher: House of Collectibles, 1997

Synopsis

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO RECORD COLLECTING,

WITH MORE THAN 100,000 PRICES LISTED!



The second the recording industry stopped producing vinyl records, classic 78s, 45s, and LPs spun into an even hotter area of collecting. From ABBA to The Zombies, B. B. King to Queen Latifah, Elvis to Madonna, The Official Price Guide to Records is the ultimate resource, including more than 10,000 artists.



[ ] COMPREHENSIVE. This complete sourcebook lists every charted hit single and album from as early as 1926 to the superstars of today, including crossover hits from jazz, country, rhythm and blues, and soul charts--plus promotional records, limited editions, compilations, and picture sleeves.



[ ] CLEARLY ORGANIZED. Indexed by artist and group for fast, easy access, each record is easily identified by label, manufacturer's catalog number, date, and format.



[ ] WRITTEN BY THE EXPERT. Nationally renowned author and syndicated columnist Jerry Osborne has combed dealer lists, auctions, record shows, and polled collectors from every U.S. state and around the world for the most accurate pricing information.



[ ] INVALUABLE TIPS. Sound advice on buying, selling, grading, and caring for your collectible records.



[ ] FULLY ILLUSTRATED. Packed with photographs, including an eight-page color insert.





HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES

Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years

About this title

About the Author

Syndicated music columnist, avid record collector, and author Jerry Osborne has been writing record price guides and reference books since 1975. His published works on music now number over 40 titles and have been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and Today. He has been cited by such publications as Reader’s Digest, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Billboard. He lives in Port Townsend, Washington.

From the Inside Flap

Featuring current prices for more than one million records, this is the only source collectors will need.
The most up-to-date and accurate price guide to vinyl on the market today, The Official Price Guide to Records, 17th Edition covers every genre of music, including rock & roll, country & western, soul, pop, jazz, blues, easy listening, new wave, punk, alternative, R&B, and more. This guide is packed with valuable information on singles and albums by more than 50,000 artists released since 1902.

Special sections on:
· First pressing identification.
· Record grading.
· Promotional issues.
Tips on:
· How to grade a record and cover.
· How to care for your collection.
· The best sources for the best record buys.

Edition details

• Publisher: House of Collectibles
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0676600514
• ISBN 13: 9780676600513
• Binding: Paperback