This is the bible for the discriminating record collector.
"The Sunday Telegraph," London
Indispensable, illuminating and comprehensive.
"The Times," London
Now more valuable than ever to any serious collector of classical music.
"The Wall Street Journal"

Ivan March is a well-known lecturer, journalist and writer in the world of recorded music. He lives in London, SW6. Edward Greenfield was for forty years on the staff of the Guardian and is a regular BBC broadcaster. He lives in London, E1. Robert Layton is a journalist and broadcaster. He lives in London, NW6.