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All Platinum - The Making Of A Sound - Author: Steve Guarnori

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To be released: 26/11/2023

All Platinum - The Making of a Sound 

Author: Steve Guarnori

ISBN: 978-1-3999-5659-8

Release Date: 26th November 2023

All Platinum – The Making of a Sound is the long overdue detailed history of All Platinum records from 1967-1979. The book contains 534 pages and over 300,000 words, dealing with each year in the company’s history as well as telling the stories of its artists and the musicians who signed for the company each year. With quotes from many of the surviving artists, it is a fascinating insight into how Joe and Sylvia Robinson’s record label started operating from a small basement and grew to become one of the most important black owned record labels of the 70s. 

This was no ordinary record company. The creative talent that passed through All Platinum’s doors was phenomenal and the way the business operated was unusual to say the least. All Platinum – The Making of a Sound, also covers the acquisition of Chess, the once mighty Chicago label, as well as the company’s successful expansion into the U.K and Europe in 1975. 

Additionally, the book contains the most comprehensive (and fully illustrated) discography on the records pressed on All Platinum and its related labels, as well as those records it distributed nationally for other record labels. The discography includes many records not included anywhere else. 

 

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Congratulations Steve. As I've said elsewhere, anyone who has Scepter Wand Forever will know how heavily researched this one will be. Spreading the news, and can't wait to read it.

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2 hours ago, Seano said:

Sounds like a labour of love Steve. Where will it go on sale?

Hi, it will be on sale in bookshops (to order) or from several of the top record / book sites and then in time Ebay. I will provide full details shortly. Cheers, Steve 

1 hour ago, Tlscapital said:

Looks great as I'l sure it'll be essential reading. I'll need 2 or 3 of these this side of the pond (in Belgium) to satisfy the need of those who do read ! FAB job.

Excellent, thank you. Steve 

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Really looking forward to this Steve,  well done  👍

Also wondering whether the book touches on what is unquestionably one of the rarest releases on all the various All Platinum labels, the "Soft Sexy Soul" LP by the mysterious Susan Phillips. Is there any biographical info on her?

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I've been fortunate to recieve an advance copy of this wonderful piece of work. I've all ready had hours of fascinating reading and replaying of records from the music liibrary. A fantastic piece of work and delightfully presnted in colour.

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14 hours ago, Dukeofburgundy said:

I've been fortunate to recieve an advance copy of this wonderful piece of work. I've all ready had hours of fascinating reading and replaying of records from the music liibrary. A fantastic piece of work and delightfully presnted in colour.

Ditto on all points above.....well done Steve, it's an excellent book, I'm learning a lot... 

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Out now:

It’s here……All Platinum - The Making of a Sound.

530 pages A4 size printed in full colour.

As well as the fascinating history of the label from 1967 through to 1979, and the stories of those artists who signed with the label, the book also includes the most comprehensive discography of every All Platium record, including those labels who turned to All Platinum to help distribute their product nationally.

An essential read and reference book. Also an ideal Christmas present.

UK Price £45 + £5.50 for 2nd Signed for P&P - total £50.50.

Payment via paypal to allplatinumbook@gmail.com (F&F preferred if you know me).

Outside of the U.K: PM me for P&P details.

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On 24/10/2023 at 20:04, Tlscapital said:

Looks great as I'l sure it'll be essential reading. I'll need 2 or 3 of these this side of the pond (in Belgium) to satisfy the need of those who do read ! FAB job.

Let me know when you are ready. Steve

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