Focusing on American records released from 1950 to 2000, this guide includes LPs, LLPs and 45s for alternative, country, blues, jazz, doo-wop, soul, funk, R&B, rock, disco, surf, heavy metal and punk music, plus much more. More than 2,000 records are listed by genre and include history, references, what to look for to identify a record and accurate pricing in up to three grades of condition, near mint and very good. This book takes a broad view of the collectible records field and will be in demand by anyone with an interest in records because of its helpful, comprehensive and easy-to-follow format. Features: More than 750 photos, including a 16-page colour section; Great reference guide for both beginning and long-time collectors; More than 2,000 listings from a variety of music genres.