A history of sound recording with descriptions of Edison 's invention of the phonograph; the invention of the gramophone; early live music recording; opera recording; the recording histories of various classical and popular musicians; dance music; a chapter on rock and pop. Fully illustrated with reproductions of posters and publicity shots.

Item number 29923
Category Book
Type Science
Dimensions length 272mm; breadth 232mm; thickness 28mm
Language English
Country of origin UK
Related people Jacques Lowe (editor)
Russell Miller (author)
Roger Boar (author)

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection