Immediate Records: Labels Unlimited - Softcover

Spence, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906155313 ISBN 13: 9781906155315

Publisher: Black Dog Publishing London UK, 2008

Synopsis

With text by Simon Spence, former writer for NME, i-D and The Face and a collaborator on Andrew Loog Oldham's memoirs Stoned and 2Stoned, Immediate Records tells the full story of the label that was 'Happy to Be a Part of the Industry of Human Happiness'. Packed with record sleeves, photographs and other ephemera from the time, Immediate Records' illustrious story is vividly and enthrallingly brought to life in this volume. Acknowledged as the definitive account of the label that revolutionised the music business, the new 2012 edition features revised text, over 50 pieces of new graphic material, and is delivered firmly in luxury strength.

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Review

''Exhilarating...amazing...With beautiful photographs plus record sleeves, ads and memorabilia, Immediate Records is essential reading for the sharp dresser.'' --Mojo

''The rise and fall of the original indie.'' --Clash

''Fact-packed enough to satisfy the most demanding collector, sufficiently thrill-filled for the average voyeur.'' --Goldmine

''Simon reminds me of the son I never wanted'' --Andrew Loog Oldham

''100% authentic'' --Tony Calder

Synopsis

With text by Simon Spence, former writer for NME, i-D and The Face and a collaborator on Oldham's autobiography, "Immediate Records" tells the full story of the label that was "Happy To Be Part of the Industry of Human Happiness" and is published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the release of the seminal album, "Ogden's Nut Gone Flake", by The Small Faces. Packed with record sleeves, photographs and other ephemera from the time, Immediate Records' illustrious story is vividly and enthrallingly brought to life in this volume.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing London UK
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1906155313
• ISBN 13: 9781906155315
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192