This detailed reference (written with the collaboration of William R. Moran & Kurt Nauck) traces the history of Victor's 78-rpm records from 1892 through 1958. Nearly 300 photographs, with over 100 in full color, illustrate all known label varieties, & charts provide a guide to determine the pressing & recording date of Victor records. A must for Sound Archives, Music Libraries or institutions with 78-rpm record collections. To order: Monarch Record Enterprises, 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75205-2788. Telephone: 1-800-872-6467.

First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.

In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.