Island Book of Records Volume II - 1969-70

The second volume of this highly collectable series, covering the pivotal years of 1969-70.

The Island Book of Records Volume II documents the years 1969-70, during which Island sought to build on its success with the Spencer Davis Group by seeking out new British rock talent. By the end of the period, Island was emerging as a major British label, one that could boast releases from Jethro Tull, Nick Drake, King Crimson, John and Beverley Martyn, Fairport Convention and Cat Stevens.

Featuring material from recent interviews and from media interviews of the time, and including a comprehensive discography of 45s, The Island Book of Records Volume II is lavishly illustrated with gig adverts (very many at venues that no longer exist), concert tickets, flyers, international LP variants, labels, LP and 45 adverts and other ephemera.

This LP-sized edition is a collector's dream, offering a truly unparalleled resource for those interested in music history and a perfect gift for any music lover.

About the author

Neil Storey has spent almost fifty years at the heart of the music industry. He joined the Island sales force in 1974 before going on to co-run the press office into the mid-1980s.

Product details

• Authors: Neil Storey
• Assisted by: Storey Neil (Editor)
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.03.2025
• EAN: 9781526182241
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-8224-1
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Rock & Pop music, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / History & Criticism, MUSIC / Business Aspects, Music Industry, Popular Music, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Records, Music recording and reproduction