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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run

Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run

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Just Kids by Patti Smith

Just Kids by Patti Smith

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I Am Ozzy

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I Am Ozzy

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Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire

Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire

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Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury's Secret Life and Love

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Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury's Secret Life and Love

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Cat On The Road To Findout: The Official Autobiography

Cat On The Road To Findout: The Official Autobiography

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John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs - 'The first new Beatles story in decades'

John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs - 'The first new Beatles story in decades'

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Our Secrets Are The Same: Friendship & Fame at the Heart of Simple Minds

Our Secrets Are The Same: Friendship & Fame at the Heart of Simple Minds

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Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power

Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power

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Lou Reed: The King of New York

Lou Reed: The King of New York

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Living the Beatles Legend: On the Road with the FAB Four - the Mal Evans Story

Living the Beatles Legend: On the Road with the FAB Four - the Mal Evans Story

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Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath - and Beyond

Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath - and Beyond

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Books celebrating British Pop Culture

FEATURED ELECTRONIC MUSIC BOOKS

Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage

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Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage

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Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell

Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell

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Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain From Doctor Who to Acid House

Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain From Doctor Who to Acid House

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Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany

Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany

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Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp

Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp

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Re-Sisters: The Lives and Recordings of Delia Derbyshire, Margery Kempe and Cosey Fanni Tutti

Re-Sisters: The Lives and Recordings of Delia Derbyshire, Margery Kempe and Cosey Fanni Tutti

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Featured Books For Jazzheads

FEATURED BOOKS FOR RECORD COLLECTORS

1000 Record Covers

1000 Record Covers

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The Rare Record Price Guide 2026: The World's Leading Guide on UK Record Prices

The Rare Record Price Guide 2026: The World's Leading Guide on UK Record Prices

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The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums

The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in the 1001 Best Albums

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A Fabulous Creation: How the LP Saved Our Lives

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A Fabulous Creation: How the LP Saved Our Lives

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Jazz Covers. 45th Ed.

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Jazz Covers. 45th Ed.

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Vinyl Owners' Workshop Manual: How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit

Vinyl Owners' Workshop Manual: How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit

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BROWSE COLLECTIONS

Music Biographies & Memoirs
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's definitive collection of Music Biographies and compelling Band Memoirs....

Music Biographies & Memoirs
Books about British Pop Culture
Ready to dive into the vibrant, quirky, and influential world of British...

Books about British Pop Culture
The Beatles Book Collection: Biographies, Music History, and Cultural Impact
Explore the Definitive Books on John, Paul, George, and Ringo Step into...

The Beatles Book Collection: Biographies, Music History, and Cultural Impact
Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture
Explore the History, Artists, and Independent Spirit of Indie Music Welcome to...

Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture
Jazz Books: Iconic Figures, History, and Sub-Genres
Uncover the History of Bebop, Free Jazz, and the Art of Improvisation...

Jazz Books: Iconic Figures, History, and Sub-Genres
Books about Rock Music
Dive headfirst into the electrifying world of rock with books that crank...

Books about Rock Music
Books on Electronic Music History, Culture, and Biographies
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's definitive collection of Electronic Music books. Dive deep...

Books on Electronic Music History, Culture, and Biographies
Books about Vinyl Records and Record Collecting
Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's comprehensive collection of Books about Vinyl Records. Whether...

Books about Vinyl Records and Record Collecting

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