Island Book Of Records - Volume Two: 1969-1970

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 collector's dream.
 
'In a word this is perfection in print.'
Grahame Bent, Shindig! magazine

'I could spend hours poring over Neil Storey's handsomely designed Island Book of Records Volume II, the continuing story of one of Britain's greatest independent record labels.'
Neil McCormick, The Telegraph 'best music books of 2024'

'Packed with new interviews, artefacts and delicious details'
Jim Wirth, MOJO

'A rich and lovingly curated look at a particularly prolific year in Island Records history.'
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent