January 8, 2009
By definition, all records before the advent of stereo LP records about 1960 were monaural (mono), or able to output only one signal channel to speakers or headphones.
But it is the mono LP vinyl records of the 1960s that are the most collectible, as mono records continued to be issued side by side with stereo albums even into the 1970s (some people owned players that only played mono records, and some artists preferred to work in mono). Some of the harder-to-find mono albums from this era are from bands like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Elvis, and various Psych artists.
Ted Staunton's fabulous record label collection spanning six decades (1900-1960). Browsable by decade or label name… [more]
A quick tour of 45rpm label designs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Do the whole slide show or use the alphabetical in… [more]
Jesse Barron's collection of Beatles 45s, picture sleeves, magazines, books, and memorabilia. Browse singles and al… [more]
Even more compelling than Adam Miller’s collection of 78 rpm record labels from New Zealand and Australia are hi… [more]
David Greenfield's gallery of rare Asian Pop record covers from the 1960s and 1970s. Browse the groovy graphics one… [more]
This great site, from the Association of Vogue Picture Record Collectors, offers detailed background information an… [more]
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