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Manchester University Press - The Island Book of Records Vol I

Name: Manchester University Press - The Island Book of Records Vol I
Brand: Manchester University Press
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Discover the origins of a legendary music label with The Island Book of Records Volume I: 1959-68. Published by Manchester University Press, this highly collectable volume brings the early years of Island Records to life. It documents the label's history from its founding in Jamaica through its relocation to the UK in 1962. This volume covers the label's early success with Millie Small's hit single 'My Boy Lollipop' and its work with the Spencer Davis Group. As a recipient of the Telegraph Best Music Book of 2023 and a Shindig! Book of the Year 2023 winner, this work is a fifteen-year labour of love designed to document the legendary analogue era of the label. It is an essential addition for collectors of music history and fans of the Jamaican sound.

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This first volume of a highly collectable series covers the years 1959 to 1968 for Island Records.

The book documents the label's journey from its founding in Jamaica to its move to the UK in 1962.

Winner of the Telegraph Best Music Book of 2023 and Shindig! Book of the Year 2023.

Covers early successes including Millie Small's hit single 'My Boy Lollipop' and the Spencer Davis Group.

Published by Manchester University Press as part of a fifteen-year project documenting the analogue era.

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Brand: Manchester University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 152617376X
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 16 October 2023
Listed Since: 07 February 2023

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