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Record Collector #3
U.S. Discography of Jiles Perry "J.P." Richardson Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), known as The Big Bopper, was an American musician and disc jockey. His best-known compositions include "Chantilly Lace," "Running Bear" and "White Lightning", the latter of which became George Jones' first number-one hit in 1959. Richardson was killed in an airplane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, in 1959, along with fellow musicians Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, and the pilot, Roger Peterson.
Magazine Format - 14 pages - Color
Record Collector #2
U.S. Discography
Gene Vincent, was an American musician who pioneered the styles of rockabilly and rock and roll. His 1956 top ten hit with his backing band the Blue Caps, "Be-Bop-a-Lula", is considered a significant early example of rockabilly. His charting career was brief, especially in his home country of the US, where he notched three top 40 hits in 1956 and '57, and never charted in the top 100 again. In the UK, he was a somewhat bigger star, racking up eight top 40 hits from 1956 to 1961. Vincent was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He is sometimes referred to by his somewhat unusual nickname the "Screaming End".
Magazine Format - 23 Pages - Color
SURF & HOT ROD MUSIC of the 60's: COLLECTOR'S QUICK REFERENCE is a must have for record collectors! The book includes 43 of the most sought after surf and hot rod music artists records of the '60s. From Aki Aleong to The Ventures. Includes short bios of each artist and complete U.S. Discographies (albums, single 45's, Extended Play 45's (EP's) and Mini Albums (jukebox editions) plus track listings. Also includes photos of album jackets. Discography years covered are from 1959 through 1967, including rare, hard-to-find releases. Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Lulu and other fine online book stores. 6x9 paperback. ISBN: 978-1-329-40033-7 (paperback) Available at Lulu, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Indie Bound ISBN: 978-0-359-46285-8 (Paperback Color Interior Edition) DISTRIBUTED BY INGRAM. HARDBACK COLOR SPECIAL EDITION: LULU
TOP U.S. NOVELTY RECORDS of the '50s and '60s:: RECORD COLLECTOR'S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.
In this book you'll find some very interesting records. Novelty records are a different breed from the norm. The years covered are from 1950 through 1969, when novelty records were more popular. Chart positions and peak date Peak chart position by month and year is also listed. Record information is detailed. An Artist (short bios), Record Condition Grade Guide provided by The Record Collectors Guild, Glossary of Record Industry Terminology, Record Formats and Speeds, Common Manufacturing Materials and Resources sections are included in the back of this book. 6x9 paperback. FULL COLOR Available at Lulu, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Books-A-Million, Indie Bound, Alibris DISTRIBUTED BY INGRAM.
RAILROAD SONGS ON 78 RPM
2020 - Cozzen Publications - 160 pages - 8x11 Hardback - FULL COLOR - U.S. Discography
If you're a record collector and love trains, you'll love RAILROAD SONGS ON 78 RPM by R. Duane Cozzen. The book includes over 236 railroad songs that were recorded on 78 rpm discs. You'll find high quality color photos of the record labels with track listings along with record company name, record number and composer, plus short record label histories. As an added featured, the book is sprinkled with vintage record and phonograph related ads. Formatted for quick reference. Printed on high quality color paper.
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THE BRITISH MUSIC INVASION: COLLECTOR'S QUCK REFERENCE - U.S. VINYL DISCOGRAPHY
2019 Cozzen Publications - 238 Pages - 8x11 Paperback - REVISED FULL COLOR EDITION
The British Music Invasion Collectors Quick Reference is a must have for record collectors! The book includes all 42 Invasion artist of the 60's, from The Animals to The Zombies. Includes short bios of each artist and complete detailed U.S. Discographies (albums, single 45's, Extended Play 45's (Ep's), Mini Albums (jukebox editions) and Flexi Discs) plus track listings. Discography years covered are from 1963 through 1971. Also included are rare, hard-to-find releases..
238 Pages - 8x11 Paperback - REVISED FULL COLOR EDITION
BOOK OF LITTLE-KNOWN RECORD FACTS -
2020 - Cozzen Publications - Shopify Edition - 42 pages - 6x9 Paperback - B&W Interior.
Includes:
Mono vs Stereo (Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band / The Wrecking Crew / True Stereo vs Fake Stereo / Where's The Money/ / The Hondells Were A Fake Band / Knock-Off Labels / Exploito Recordings / Runout Groove Hidden Messages / Matrix & Catalogue (Record) Numbers / What Are Records Made Of? / Bootlegged Records / Boston Wasn't Really A Band / Vinyl Records vs CD / Cut-Outs / Record Condition Guide
GIRL BANDS of the '60s: COLLECTOR'S QUICK REFERENCE:
This book includes Girl Bands from around the world who played their own instruments and released records. There are female bands that have been included on compilation albums/CD's labeled as "garage bands" not included in this book since they did not play their own instruments. Most of the bands were not taken seriously and considered novelty acts but were good enough to open for such bands as The Beatles,, The Dave Clark Five & The Rolling Stones. At the end of this book I've included a Glossary of Terminology used by the recording industry and from the Record Collectors Guild a record condition guide. 6x9 Paperback - B&W Interior ISBN: 978-1-1387-18271-8
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