How it was done in the heyday of Pop - Philip Bashe tracked down the bands your dad snogged along to and found out the history of the '60s hits

CBS Studios

CBS Studios take a bow. Chris Maillard, take a tube to Tottenham Court Road.

Featuring Irish surrealist Salvador Dooley

Effects

And as the cheap bitter slaps rhythmically against the stage, our two intrepid reporters bring news of the Bell Modular effects system. No bolds hard.

Better Lyrics

Best Basslines

A complete history of record production accompanied by quotations and anecdotes from no fewer than 18 of the world's leading producers.

Part 1 looks at the early growth of this vitally important area of music today.

History Of Producers

Just who are these people who get their names on record sleeves and their sounds in your speakers?

The Virgin Guide To New Music

Record Pressing

Part 3 completes our short series with a detailed look at record pressing, labels, sleeves and promotion.

One of a kind. Definitely.

Nominated by Steve Levine, Steve Lillywhite, Peter Collins, Hugh Padgham, Swain and Jolley

Martin Russ reflects on a cult phenomenon: Kawai’s K5 additive synthesizer.

Edwyn Collins - Orange Juice

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what's missing in A Cappella

Trevor Horn considered