The Mercury Labels: A Discography [5 volumes]

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Mercury Records was founded in 1945 and soon became a major force in jazz and blues, classical, rock, and country recording. This five-volume discography is designed for those who seek information on the music and artists recorded in the second half of the 20th century. It provides a listing of all recordings made or issued by the Mercury label and its subsidiaries (Blue Rock, Cumberland, Emarcy, Fontana, Limelight, Philips, Smash and Wing) as well as leased and purchased materials and recordings by independent labels which were distributed by Mercury. Much of the discography is devoted to recording session listings; and the listings provide details on personnel and recording dates, as well as master and issue numbers. Each volume ends with an artist index, which includes all the names appearing in the session listings of the volume. In addition to providing details on stereo/mono master number equivalences, and information on various formats, the fifth volume concludes with a general artist index, including all the names that appear in the earlier volumes.

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The number and variety of research projects this kind of information might inspire and support is astonishing: this reviewer hopes scholars will make use of this carefully laid groundwork. Music collections at the upper-division undergraduate level and above.-Choice
This very comprehensive and detailed reference work is of much value. It is exhaustive, informative, and quite well done. Recommended for all large music libraries, all large academic libraries, and all major public libraries. It is a work of considerable importance to any organization or institution wishing to provide in-depth research material in the area of music.-Music Reference Services Quarterly
"The number and variety of research projects this kind of information might inspire and support is astonishing: this reviewer hopes scholars will make use of this carefully laid groundwork. Music collections at the upper-division undergraduate level and above."-Choice
"This very comprehensive and detailed reference work is of much value. It is exhaustive, informative, and quite well done. Recommended for all large music libraries, all large academic libraries, and all major public libraries. It is a work of considerable importance to any organization or institution wishing to provide in-depth research material in the area of music."-Music Reference Services Quarterly

Author Bio

MICHEL RUPPLI is a well-recognized discographer who has published numerous label discographies through Greenwood Press in addition to various artist discographies. ED NOVITSKY has been actively compiling artist and record label discographies for more than 15 years and serves as a consultant and advisor to record companies and music publications.