5 comments about Goldmine Record Album Price Guide.

1. The articles were informative, and the information was clear and easy to read. I advise strongly that any/all vinyl enthusiasts should have this book. You may want to get a separate Jazz guide, however - a lot of jazz music was not in here. Even so... It's a good resource.



2. If you don't have an older edition it's great, however changes from the 4th or 5th editions are minimal.



3. Goldmine's record price guides are notorious for their inaccuracy, especially when it comes to values. Most of the prices in the guide are wrong, but that has never stopped me from owning the Record Album Price Guides, because they include some invaluable info re pressing dates, label styles, catalog numbers, etc. However, the latest edition seems to have been slapped together lazily (with little or no research), and offers no improvement over previous editions.
   
   For example, the Label Identification Guide still omits key collectible labels, including Blue Note and Prestige - two of the most desirable jazz labels, where a difference in the address on the label can be the difference between a $20 LP and a $500 original pressing. The guide also still includes artists like Bing Crosby and Perry Como, even though it is impossible to find a collector who will pay $1 for any one of their LPs. The omissions are glaring, especially considering the popularity of vinyl records by bands {like White Stripes, for one example) whose LPs regularly bring high prices.
   
   Worst of all, Martin Popoff's articles are inaccurate at best, especially his essay on record hunting, "A Cabbagetown Excursion: My 16 LPs for $30." In that article, he claims that Julie Driscoll's "1969" is worth $95 for a "very rare" Canadian copy. Not only is that a spurious claim, but the LP's U.S. pressing is not even included in the price guide. That kind of inconsistency is unforgivable.
   
   As for the listings themselves, over 90% are simply reprints from previous editions, with no changes in data, no change in value. This is simply unrealistic and does not reflect the actual trends in record collecting.
   
   Unfortunately, Goldmine's Record Album Price Guide is the best book of its kind on today's market. However, my 4th edition is every bit as useful as the 6th, and copies of the 4th & 5th editions are widely available at half the price.



4. It's required reading for both the novice and seasoned vinyl record collector. An invaluable tool for identifying record pressing dates, suggested but very subjective values, and rules of the trade. Highly recommended for anyone interested in collecting or wanting to sell their prized vinyl LP collection. 3 thumbs up!



5. This guide is just what I needed to find out what I have is worth !!!THANKS

5 comments about Goldmine Record Album Price Guide.

1. Great Book. Couldn't afford the newest version, so I got this version at a great price and it had everything I needed to understand how to price the records I had to sell, and explained all the little secrets and tips for beginners.



2. I was more than pleased with this guide. It's amazing what I learned about record albums and what to look for. While the appraisals are interesting, I question the ability to garnish these prices in the open market. However, they do give you a reference point of relative value.



3. I requested information from Seller as to which Edition they were selling and never got response. It turned out to be the 3rd Edition and the 5th is already out. Buyers beware: If a seller doesn't give you proper information---DON"T BUY FROM THEM!!!!!!



4. I am a record collector and I find this book very helpful in determining the value of my collection.



5. The book itself did come apart in 3 days at center near K a few pages came loose. However the info was super on variations and they included some nice organist this time. Very positive on info given, where can we send info on 30 to 40 question mark answers on Release dates i have the answers!!!

No comments about Doing Cultural Studies: The Story of the Sony Walkman (Culture, Media & Identities, Vol. 1) (Culture, Media and Identities series).

5 comments about Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records.

1. This is "the" guide to have if you have a stash of boxes filled with 45's. If you're reading this, you know what a 45 record is! Interesting and fun to read bit of music history.



2. Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM RecordsThis was an older edition, but was in like new condition.



3. All I will say is if you're looking for any obscure stuff from the 70's 80's it's not in there. You're better off check websites that sell 45's.



4. I BOUGHT THIS ITEM AFTER BUYING THE BOOK GOLDMINE RECORD ALBUM PRICE GUIDE. I GOT IT PRIMARILY BECAUSE I WANTED TO SEE HOW MUCH SOME OF MY 45 RECORDS ARE WORTH AFTER LOOKING AT THE ALBUM PRICE GUIDE AND FINDING THAT SOME OF MY ALBUMS WERE WORTH MORE THAN I THOUGHT. I ALSO CHECKED THIS AGAINST AN ONLINE SERVICE THAT SELLS ALBUMS AND 45'S AND FOUND THAT THE PRICES ON SOME OF MY MORE EXPENSIVE ALBUMS WERE PRETTY CLOSE TO WHAT THEY WERE SELLING FOR ON THE ONLINE SERVICE. ON SOME OF THE 45 RECORDS THAT I HAVE CHECKED THE PRICES IN THE BOOK ARE HIGHER THAN WHAT THEY ARE SELLING FOR ON THE COMPUTER. BUT THIS MAY BE BECAUSE THE PRICE GUIDE LISTS PRICES FOR RECORDS IN MINT CONDITION. FINDING OLD RECORDS IN MINT CONDITION IS VERY HARD BUT THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE PAYING TO MUCH FOR A RECORD AND I FOUND IT ALSO HELPS YOU REMEMBER OLD RECORDS THAT YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT WHEN YOU WERE A KID. I HAVE SEVERAL BOOKS ON RECORDS THAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR BUT THEY ONLY LIST THE TOP 100, THIS BOOK MAY NOT LIST ALL RECORDS BUT IT LISTS RECORDS THAT I HAD FORGOTTEN OVER THE YEARS THAT DID NOT MAKE THE TOP 100 LISTS. I WILL REFER TO IT OFTEN AS I CONTINUE TO INCREASE MY RECORD COLLECTION.



5. This book is a fantastic resource for any collector, especially an amateur like me. After I learned how to "read" the entries, it was very easy to get the information I needed, and I learned quite a lot about the valueof the records I grew up with, as well as the picture sleeves which are often worth far more than the vinyl!

5 comments about 1000 Record Covers (Taschen 25).

1. If you are a music or vinyl fan, you MUST have this book. Lots of common covers make it in but lots of far less popular ones do also. Seems everytime I look at this book, I can't ever just look at a few pages, I have to look at the whole thing. And I always seem to discover something new in it each time! Well worth the money, the full color reproductions don't disappoint either.



2. Like all Taschen books, this one does not disappoint. Taschen is famous for their great curation, and this is no exception. This book has a lot of classic covers, and is beautifully put together. If you have not purchased a Taschen book before, you will really enjoy this!



3. There is entirely too much nudity. I feel like a scum-bag for buying it.



4. I bought this book as a gift to my dad, an avid record collector. The book was in good condition, and arrived sooner than I anticipated. My dad and I were both very pleased, thank you!



5. As the son of an Old School Disc Jockey my family received Albums in the mail every month from all the major labels. Between that and digging thru record bins at shops as a kid I think I've seen 60 to 75% of the art in this book. I really miss the size of those albums.
   
   It makes me think of my first trip to Europe. Seeing the scale the masters used when creating art that we only saw in text books. It can be overwhelming. Maybe thats why most CD art "under-whelms me to this day. 4 and 3/4 square does not an impression make.
   
   I would hope that they would create a volume two. As opposed to purchasing a competing book with some of the same artwork. Its no accident that I design covers for a living now. And yes, I design on a 12 inch spec and shrink down. The art demands it.

5 comments about Vinyl Junkies: Adventures in Record Collecting.

1. Being an avid music fan with curatorial discretion within almost every genre, I found Brett's book to be a pathetic and topical analysis of the psychology of music collecting, especially where records are concerned. I had bought the book hoping for a more in-depth exploration of the trials and tribulations of being a collector, but found most of the stories to be trite and poorly told. The conversations Brett has with his subjects are limited to the most mundane of questions and the narratives between each interview are two-dimensional and down right tired. Perhaps Mr. Milano should get out more or at least read the critical writing styles of more accomplished music journos such as Greil Marcus and Simon Reynolds. I took the book on a trip hoping to be entertained, but instead threw it in the trash half-way through the third chapter. The hotel staff fished it out and so now I'm putting it where it belongs- in the recycling bin!
   
   Don't buy this book. You will regret it.



2. This book was amazing. I am the only person out of my friends that has 100+ vinyl records and this guy was speaking directly to me. It reads like a story yet gives a lot of insight into what it means to be an actual vinyl junkie. This is a book that I could reread over and over again because it affirms what I do on a monthly basis. I travel to find records that I want and I make sure that I have all of my pre-orders filled out for albums that are coming out in the future. I would not say that I go to the extent of having records everywhere in every corner of my apartment but I could definitely see it happening one day!



3. This book works two ways. It interviews guys from big bands like REM and Sonic Youth about their collecting habits, and collectors who accumulate 78s, punk, old industrial records, any fetish you can name.
   
   An ok concept for a book, but not a great one. Vynal Junkies comes across more as an attempt to explain the fetish--which I am happily afflicted with--to the non-infected then a book for insiders. A carrier, i can tell you no one who does not enjoy this passion cares to understand it.
   
   The book's focus on vynal was also a letdown. I collect music, not records. Some people may hone in on records as an end, but most hardcore music heads go for all kinds of music, regardless of format. Albums, I got em'. CDs, 1000s. Reel to Reel, a few. If they find a way to put music into hamburger meat, I will be buying that, too. I would rather buy fifteen great records for $75 dollars than blow my wad on a 1970 Bulgarian mono pressing of Magical Mystery Tour on yellow delicious Apple vynal. It's the music, stupid, not the hen's tooth.
   
   Vynal Junkies narrows the scope by making it seem more about a fixation on the black disc than what collectors really want; orgasmic never ending tidal waves of great music.
   
   i also expected to come away from this overwhelmed, with 100s of new titles i did not know and had to get. Where to begin? The book does not do this.
   
   Still, it is worth a read if you like music, as the writting is good and there are some very funny moments, and very eccentric characters.



4. I ordered this book, Vinyl Junkie, after attending a vinyl convention at a local hotel. It was fascinating talking to the collectors, sellers and voyeurs like me. I've only randomly viewed the text of the book, but I will certainly vouch for the condition and promptness in which it arrived, just as promised. And the price was very reasonable.



5. This book read like a newspaper article, never slowing down, always keeping you interested. Be careful though, after I read it I immediately got the urge to go out search for that ever elusive copy of my latest must have... Darn you gemm.com and your great marketplace pricing... If you are a vinyl junkie like me beware, you may just head over to gemm as well... Great read and a fascinating look at what makes the junkie inside all of us tick.

5 comments about Price Guide for the Beatles American Records.

1. Long time casual Beatle collector and recently slowly moving into the Bealte-collecting world deeper. For several months I struggled to find information, questions i should be asking, values - I am fortunate it doesn't come as an App or PDA version or i'd simply look at it too much. The layout, photos, detail are wonderful. The intro is nicely unpatronizing. As said well abouve - I can't say enough about the Herculean task these guys keep 'once more onto the breach' doing with each new edition but...if I had a a humble wish list....in this digital priting and online age I'd love lots more written on counterfeits and repros (with detailed photos and recs for how to avoid) and more breakdown if possible on certain items in that dynamic of the gps from VG to NM pending on availability, etc - something to address the collapse of the VG=50%, G=10% etc. But, man, this book is so fantastic I can't complain and i'm sure it's getting better all the time....



2. I'm new to record collecting, and this is my first ever record price guide, so I found the learning curve to be just a little bit steep. But now that I've gotten the hang of the terminology and the book's layout, this guide has proven to be invaluable, not only ensuring that I know exactly what I'm looking at, but also that I stay away from bad deals. The decision to include solo Beatles records and other Apple releases was also brilliant and greatly appreciated.



3. This book is a must have for any serious Beatles Fan who wants to know correct values of their Beatles' items. The only thing this book did not have was the Love album information - I do think the book came out just a month too early for that release. The book contains numerous collectible values, and in the back has a dedicated section for each individual Beatle with their solo releases after the band broke up. It also has various other artists and their albums for collectors. Great book and highly recommended.



4. ...it's a great book to have. Lots of pictures. Tons of detailed information. A helpful resource for any fan, collector or not.



5. This is by far the best edition of the Beatle record price guide to date. The collaboration of Perry Cox, Frank Daniels, and Bruce Spizer is a home run. It's very well organized with many photos. If you're a collector or a seller you need this book!

No comments about Goldmine Standard Catalog of American Records 1948-1991.

1 comments about Digital Audio Workstation.

1. This is an informative book about audio basics and audio workstations. It help me, a first time user of audio and midi recording better understand the subject. I still have to master the technical details of cubase (DAW) and the hardware I have that connects all the audio signals together in the computer (Lexicon Lambda). I recommecd this book for those "in the dark", like I was.

5 comments about Goldmine Standard Catalog Of American Records, 1950-1975.

1. I had heard about some complaints regarding this book so I was prepared for it to not be the best that it could be. The book in general is pretty good. There are a lot of listings of singles. What I really do like is that it lists the "B" side of the singles. That was a nice touch that another Record book I have does not have.
   
   My real problem with the book is that it tends to cover mainly well-known artists. It would be nice if it would have covered more lesser known acts. I would imagine that lack of space was a main reason to not cover more artists, as it is a big book. My biggest gripe is that it sometimes leaves out artists that were supposed to be in the book. For instance, it tells you under the listing of David Crosby that you can also check out his recordings with The Byrds...but that group is not found anywhere in the book! Whoever did the editing did a bad job. It's a shame because it really could have been better than it is.
   
   It's a pity that there is not one book that lists all or nearly all of the 45 records complete with the "B" sides. That would be the ultimate book. "American Records 1950-1975" is good but not great. Hopefully if another edition comes out some improvements will be made.



2. The Goldmine Standard Catalog of American REcords has valuable information if you know who the recording artist was. It does not have a cross reference index where you can look up a record by the title if you do not know the artist. I was disappointed that it lacked a cross reference index.



3. Listed all the albums I've looked up so far. Helping me put a value on the collection I have....



4. Alright, I just purchased the book for a lot of money at my local bookstore. I believed it was money well spent until I started looking up listings. Now, every review here points out that it is missing a ton of well known artists including The Steve Miller Band (or shall I say 'not' included.) That isn't where I am making a case (however, I am mad about that.) My case is that the price listings seem SO over their value. I know that nobody pays book value but, this guide says (for example) that Billy Joel's albums are running for a $10,$20,$30 dollars each or even more. Okay, I payed a whopping $1 (with a few exceptions) for every record he put out (excluding Cold Spring Harbor) with the same number code. Either I'm confused or being bullshitted by the author and I don't think that I'm confused. They are not worth that price tag.
   
   I did just buy this book today so I haven't compared my entire collection fully yet. I'm just skeptical at this point so I turned to good ole Amazon.com for some advise. I do need some help from others who have read (or better yet) used this book to identify vinyl prices. I would love to know. Thanks.
   
   P.S.
   I don't know how many stars to give this book because I'm not sure. so I just split it in half.



5. A good catalog by Tim Neely, as they usually are, but this newest edition had too many missing artists from the early rock era. Important artists such as Dion, Dion and the Belmonts, and Del Shannon are entirely missing from this catalog. The color section is very good, but I am disappointed with this book.