The Art of Record Buying 1961 – A List of Recommended Microgroove Recordings

Published by E.M.G. Handmade Gramophones Ltd. in London, The Art of Record Buying 1961 is a fascinating snapshot of the golden age of recorded music and high-fidelity sound reproduction. Produced as an annual guide for serious music lovers and gramophone enthusiasts, this edition presents a carefully curated selection of recommended microgroove recordings available at the time, providing valuable insight into the tastes, standards, and recording preferences of the early 1960s.

Far more than a simple catalogue, this work served as a trusted reference for collectors seeking the finest performances of classical music, orchestral works, chamber music, opera, and instrumental recordings. Compiled during a period when vinyl LPs were transforming the way audiences experienced music, The Art of Record Buying 1961 reflects both the technological advancements of the era and the growing sophistication of the record-buying public.

Today, The Art of Record Buying is highly sought after by collectors of vintage audio literature, classical music enthusiasts, gramophone historians, and researchers studying the development of recorded sound. The publication offers a unique perspective on recording history, featuring recommendations that reveal which artists, orchestras, conductors, and labels were considered outstanding at the time.

An appealing and increasingly scarce reference work, The Art of Record Buying 1961 represents an important piece of music collecting history and will make an excellent addition to any library devoted to classical music, hi-fi equipment, gramophones, vinyl records, or recording history.

Condition – Very Good

Hardcover. Original green cloth boards remain clean and sound with crisp gilt emblem to the front cover. Spine gilt is faded but remains legible. Binding is firm and square. Internally clean overall with moderate foxing to the preliminary pages. A well-preserved example of this scarce specialist music reference work.