Bibliograph

360 sound, the Columbia Records story, Sean Wilentz

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360 sound, the Columbia Records story, Sean Wilentz

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

360 sound

Oclc number

758646949

Responsibility statement

Sean Wilentz

Sub title

the Columbia Records story

Summary

For 125 years, Columbia Records has remained one of the most vibrant and storied names in prerecorded sound, nurturing the careers of legends such as Bessie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and many more. Written by distinguished historian Sean Wilentz, 360 Sound tells the story of the label's rich history as it interweaves threads of technical and social change with the creation of some of the greatest albums ever made. Featuring over 300 rare and revealing images from the Columbia archives, this lavishly illustrated celebration is a must-have for any serious music fan [Publisher description]

Table Of Contents

Graphophonic beginnings -- The Jazz Age and the Great Depression -- The war years -- The golden years of mid-century -- Musical revolutions -- Energy and excess -- Prestige and pop -- Turbulence and opportunity in the Digital Age

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Three hundred sixty soundThree hundred and sixty sound

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