Spin Alternative Record Guide


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America's premiere alternative music magazine presents a book of outrageously opinionated reviews of the essential albums of punk, new wave, indie rock, grunge, and rap. Its abundantly illustrated, full-color pages provide in-depth and informative record reviews on the widest possible scale of alternative music. National ads/media.




The Rolling Stone Record Guide


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This comprehensive reference rates and describes albums released in the U.S




The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide


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Here are sixty-odd years of recorded jazz brillaintly reviewed in one essential source. Covering more than 4,000 currently available jazz albums, this long-needed work will remain the standard reference in the field for years to come.




Christgau's Record Guide


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This is a guide to the rock albums of the 1980s with quotes from over 3,000 reviews.




Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business


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How Do I Promote My Music On A Small Budget? How Do I Get My YouTube Videos to Spread? How Do I Turn Casual Fans Into One’s Who Buy From Me? How Do I Get Written About On Blogs? How Do I Increase Turnout At Shows? How Do I Make Fans Using Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr And SoundCloud? With every day that passes, the power the major labels once had dies a little more. The chance to get the same exposure as your favorite musicians gets easier and easier. The hurdles that would only allow you to get popular, if the right people said your music was good enough, are gone. You can now get exposed to thousands of potential fans without investing 1% of what musicians used to by building a fanbase based on listeners love for your music. No more writing letters hoping that A&R writes you back. This book explains how you do it. While many books will tell you obvious information, legal mumbo-jumbo and marketing catchphrases that don’t help you get more fans. Our experience working with real bands - from upstarts like Man Overboard and Transit to legends like The Cure, The Misfits and Animal Collective, has led us to understand the insider tricks and ideas that go into some of the most important groups of our time. We produce records, do licensing deals, negotiate record contracts and get the musicians we work with written about on websites like Pitchfork and Vice. We have worked with bands who started off as nothing and became something. Unlike any other book written on the subject we have compiled the knowledge no one else has been willing to print in fear of obsoleting their own career. We give you thousands of ideas on how to get people to hear your music and turn them into fans who pay to support your music. Whether you are a label owner, musician, manager, booking agent or publicist there is information in this book that will help you do what you do better. Enjoy! For more information see GetMoreFansBook.com




American Premium Record Guide, 1900-1965


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" ... The only source dedicated to music from 1900 to 1965. Plus its extensive coverage of 78s puts you in line for vintage-vinyl collecting success. Inside you'll find: 30,000 individual recordings; 9,000 price changes; 7,500 recording artists with 900 first-time listings!; 1,600 label photos including 200 additions ... ; 78s, 45s, EPs and LPs; four major categories (jazz, big band; country Western; blues; R & B, rock 'n' roll); all-inclusive artist index ..."--Back cover.




The New Trouser Press Record Guide


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"An idiosyncratic review of the most exciting modern music--new wave to no wave, hardcore to hip-hop."--Jacket.




Goldmine Christmas Record Price Guide


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Revisit 50 years of Christmas 45s, EPs and LPs, each valued in three grades of condition. Features hundreds of records never before listed in any price guide and examines the complete contents of Christmas LPs and EPs.




Record Albums, 1948-1978


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How to Start a Record Label - A 30 Day Guide


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Get Ready to Build, Launch, and Grow a Successful Record LabelDiscover how to create goals and define your audienceLearn how to manage royalties and contractsBuild a successful album campaignLearn about Digital and Physical DistributionLearn how to discover and sign new acts to your record labelUnderstand how to effectively pitch your music to the pressLearn how to manufacture vinyl, CDs, and cassettes How to Start a Record Label - A 30 Day GuideAre you looking to start a record label?Are you confused by some of the steps?Are there gatekeepers standing in your way?Do you love discovering great music and sharing those discoveries?Do you want to build a successful and sustainable record label?How to Start a Record Label - A 30 Day Guide will walk with you through this journey and help uncomplicate the entire process! Here's What You Get: A in-depth 30 day guide detailing the many facets of running a record labelStraight-forward tips and tricks to get your music heardPractical recommendations




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