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In the 1950s and '60s, those shiny 45-rpm records with the big hole in the middle were the primary delivery system for popular American music, especially rock 'n' roll. Cheap to manufacture and available to even fly-by-night record operations, the donut disc changed the way popular music was written, recorded, promoted and marketed, and it broke-at least for a time-the iron-fisted dominance of the major record corporations. This book traces the 7-inch single's origins back to the 1880s, and explains the personality conflicts that led an eccentric genius to develop the 45 into one of postwar America's most popular consumer products.

45 RPM explores how the jukebox, the autonomous disc jockey, and payola and artist rip-offs kept the 45 at the forefront of rock for 20 years. There are also chapters on the most valuable (and legendary) 45s of all time, as well as the oddities, oddballs and freak hits that make listening to 45s so much fun. With over 80 illustrations - many in full color.

Contents: Chapter 1: Record Revolution Chapter 2: Columbia Unveils the LP Chapter 3: Getting Up to Speed Chapter 4: The Battle of the Speeds Chapter 5: The Kiddie Discs Chapter 6: The Jukebox Saves the Day Chapter 7: The 45 Takes Over! Chapter 8: The EP Chapter 9: The Record Sleeve Chapter 10: Hot Biscuits (How to Make a 45) Chapter 11: "Stormy Weather": The Most Legendary 45 Chapter 12: A-Sides, Free Rides & Killer B's Chapter 13: The 7-Inch Alternatives Chapter 14: The 12-inch Single Chapter 15: The End of the Single Chapter 16: The 45 Will Rise Again! Chapter 17: The 50 Most Expensive 45s Chapter 18: Odd Lots, Odd Balls & Odd 'n' Ends

Backbeat 45 RPM - The History, Heroes, and Villains of a Pop Music Revolution Book Features:

  • 176 pages
  • Size: 9-1/4" x 7-1/4"
  • Authors: Jim Dawson and Steve Propes
  • ISBN: 879307579

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