Put the Needle on the Record: The 1980s at 45 Revolutions Per Minute

There are many different spins to take before flipping over this book. You could be a fan of 80s music, an audiophile, a designer - or a remix of all. From style to stylus, this is more than a "coffee turn-table book". You can either browse thru it and enjoy the well researched anecdotes, scan the sleeves of the versatile artwork, or read it page by page for a trip 'Back to the Future'.Vinyl is still out there with DJs spinning and collectors appreciating the frameable designs. Although I enjoy the convenience and over-abundance of a digital library, you cannot let go of true analog sound and the tactile sensation of enjoying a revolution (33 1/3 or 44.77 see: [...]). There's something to be said about a delay of instant gratification, digging for the music, searching for a yellow adapter, putting the arm on the right groove.Matthew exhibits a lot of credibility detailing his own collection, artist tid-bits, and retrospectives by timeless Nick Rhodes and cutting-edge Jake Shears. Not to sound like a broken record, I found myself mesmerized by the history, trivia, as well as versatility of International jackets. Taking it a step further, I recommend pairing the book with YouTube or with Technic to listen to the music while reading each page to reacquaint yourself with a unique era. A collector myself - I was still entertained by the unique artwork depending on the country of origin as well as discovering/re-discovering new tracks/deep cuts. Would love to see a Volume 2!

Anyone who used to buy 12" singles back in the 80s remembers the artwork. While the 80s was great for music, it also was the first time music artists pushed the boundaries with album art. I still remember getting a copy of a Dead Kennedy's album the was pre-censorship! This book is a really nice collection of album art, along with a great listing of bands to check out if you don't know them already. This is yet another fun book out on our coffee table and gets the most response from guests when they see it. A must have for any 80s music buff!

The cover art contained herein is captivating, nostalgic, and used to good effect. I like the way the author makes connections among the cover art sampled in the book. The only drawback: proofreading errors throughout. This certainly did not ruin my experience of reading and enjoying this book. Nevertheless, I just would have preferred to take my edifying trip down memory lane without intermittent road bumps along the way.

HAD BEEN HEARING ALOT ABOUT THIS BOOK AND BEING AN 80"S MUSIC LOVER I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT. THE QUALITY OF THE BOOK IS VERY IMPRESSIVE WITH ITS PICS OF SOME OF MY FAV'S ON THE COVER. AS YOU GO THRU IT PAGE BY PAGE IT WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO WHEN MUSIC WAS "MUSIC". VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE. CONGRATS TO MR MATTHEW CHOJNACKI ON A WONDERFUL WORK OF ART.-SANDRA

High school in the 80s was all about the music for me. This book took me back to the days of going through the 12" bins looking for the latest remix of my favorite band. It's great to see record art again. This book is great for anyone who remembers the 12" vinyl from the 80s

...sad for the generations of music fans that will never know first hand, the exquisite joy that was the 80s 12". This amazing collection of cover art unearths memories of record shop visits past. A well balanced and loving compendium of a medium that is one of the best representations of the era's exuberance.

The book covers a lot of covers. Each page has one with a brief comment about it. If you love 80s surely you'll find something interesting here. Pretty recommended.

id you love the 80's music well then you will love this book. Well written filled with many great stories.

Smaller than I imagined, for some reason I pictured it being same size as an LP? Nice stories inside. I enjoyed it. Sequel?

Awesome book with lots of hours of entertainment. A trip down memory lane!