British Hit EPs: 1955-1989

by George Ransom White

Fully revised and expanded second edition of the only chart book dedicated to British Hit EPs. Originally conceived as sort-of mini LP, the four-track extended play album achieved mass popularity in the late 1950s and early 1960s, later enjoying a revival during the punk/new wave era of the mid-1970s. Attractively packaged in glossy colour sleeves and often containing rare material, EPs also rapidly acquired a following among discerning music fans and record collectors that continues to the present day. Includes a history of the format, an artist-by-artist listing of every 7-inch hit EP from 1955 to 1989 (with full track details for each record), a trivia section, the official UK EP charts week by week, and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 600 sleeve shots.

320 pages, Paperback

Published January 31, 2014