Five hundred 45s

About this book

"Five Hundred 45s contains more than 500 examples of striking seven-inch record sleeve design across every genre of music and its great musicians - all reproduced at full size. This gorgeous book includes a foreword by Lenny Kaye, music critic and guitarist for the Patti Smith Group, as well as essays offering diverse perspectives on the subject by avid collectors, industry insiders, and designers. The book is organized into thematic chapters, with a mix of dynamic, visually inspiring pairings on every spread. A discography at the back provides complete information for each sleeve, rounding out this highly collectible volume."--Publisher's description.