Language: English
Pages: 376
Publisher: Cult Metal Classics
Info: Ever since this was announced I have been jitterish like a teenager before prom night. A book about private pressings of 45” from 1978 to 1990 … I couldn’t wait, but I had to. I love niche stuff like this and I know have an awesome guide to what I should hunt down.
Pages: 376
Publisher: Cult Metal Classics
Info: Ever since this was announced I have been jitterish like a teenager before prom night. A book about private pressings of 45” from 1978 to 1990 … I couldn’t wait, but I had to. I love niche stuff like this and I know have an awesome guide to what I should hunt down.
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From the depths of the underground to the fringes of forgotten rock history, North America Private 45’s is the ultimate visual guide to an era of raw, self-financed ambition. Spanning 376 pages, this meticulously curated volume documents the explosion of privately released 7” singles from the U.S. and Canada between 1978 and 1990 - an era when countless unsigned bands pressed their dreams to vinyl, hoping to be heard.
From the depths of the underground to the fringes of forgotten rock history, North America Private 45’s is the ultimate visual guide to an era of raw, self-financed ambition. Spanning 376 pages, this meticulously curated volume documents the explosion of privately released 7” singles from the U.S. and Canada between 1978 and 1990 - an era when countless unsigned bands pressed their dreams to vinyl, hoping to be heard.
Written by John Haupt - founder of the legendary O.P.M. Records and operator of the long-running mail-order service of the same name - this book showcases hundreds of rare and obscure records from across the hard rock, heavy metal, and AOR spectrum. From extreme rarities like FAR EAST and METROPOLIS to near-mythical obscurities such as RITUAL, TRIAXE, LAZER and beyond, each entry is richly illustrated and offers a glimpse into a thriving subculture that lived far from the commercial spotlight.
Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a rock historian, or simply a fan of the golden age of analog, North America Private 45’s is an essential tribute to the DIY spirit that powered a generation of bands - and the records they left behind.
Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a rock historian, or simply a fan of the golden age of analog, North America Private 45’s is an essential tribute to the DIY spirit that powered a generation of bands - and the records they left behind.