Decca: The Supreme Record Company - The Story of Decca Records 1929-2019 Hardcover – Illustrated, 4 July 2019

As someone who has been collecting GRAMOPHONE RECORDS for 70+ years, this informative & well illustrated book is very much a part of my life. Perhaps, for me, slightly too much coverage of the Rock Stars, though I have many of the Swinging 60s items on 78 + 45. For me it is the Classical items like Ferrier & Britten that feature more prominently feature on my shelves. An excellent history of the last 90 years of the Music World.

As my father-in-law worked and is featured in this magnificent book i found the story of The Decca Company most interesting and a enjoyable read.and a great photo of my father-in-law.

I have always liked the Decca roster and the supreme sound they produced.Very interesting to read about the history and not only the classic recordings.

If you are interested in British Recording History and Techniques this is a great book full of information about the record label and it's developments and the artists associated with it. LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED this is well worth the cut price offer on Amazon.

As an ex member of the company, working in the Broadhurst Gardens Studios, I have found this book a nice reminder of Decca's successes over the life of the company. It does have gaps, but that is only to be expected. Well done the authors.

If you like music industry related items this book is a must.

Beautiful book band a very enjoyable read.

I was looking forward to receiving my copy of "Decca: The Supreme Record Company". As I have worked in the music business for many years, the history of the major (and minor) record labels of the 20th century is a subject I enjoy. Upon looking and reading through this attractive large "coffee table" format book I noticed a horrifying omission: Neville Marriner! It's as if his prolific legacy of superb recordings never existed in this world. Marriner began his conductor recording career in the early 1960's with the L'Oiseau-Lyre label and the later recorded for the Argo label. Both of these imprints are subsidiary labels of the Decca family. Three of the most prolific recording artists in the history of recording are Duke Ellington, Herbert Von Karajan and Neville Marriner. All three of these great artists each recorded literally hundreds of albums. Marriner sold millions of albums of wonderful recordings for Decca, which comprise a milestone catalogue of essential performances. None of this is even mentioned in this disappointing book.We have much here about George Solti, Tom Jones, Mantovani, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Cat Stevens (who made only one album on Deram), Pavarotti and many now obscure British artists. Where is the Nev? For that matter, Christopher Hogwood, another major artist, is also given very little coverage here. I don't understand the lack of knowledge and thought process in those responsible for this endeavor. There is interesting information about the history of Decca (footnote: label that that turned down such artists as The Beatles, The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix and Cream!). Someone needed to do their homework before putting this thing to press. Also the reproductions of album covers, photos and other graphics is very inferior.Another superior book was published 10 years ago: "State of the Art, Deutsche Grammophon, The Story". Of course, the authors included major coverage of their most prolific artist, Herbert Von Karajan. It's too bad Neville Marriner didn't record for DG!

Comprehensive history which is confident without being self-congratulatory. Impressive detail, and good humor throughout.Some have noted concerns with the visuals, which have an intentional, slightly matte appearance. That is by design and the images are well-detailed. An excellent book.

I am happy to own such a book on one of the greatest labels in music history. But it lacks chapters on what made DECCA Records so particular. The methods they used in their manufacturing process and why were the records so perfectly made, the cutting lathes, the pressers, the technology used. Which other labels were cut and pressed at DECCA? None of this is mentioned or photographed.Joseph Calleja, the Maltese tenor is not even included. Pity

It told me more than I could have imagined about the great Decca company,

Since I started collecting records - LP’s - in 1957 I always tried to get what I wanted on a Decca recording. Decca is my favourite label thanks to their recording Joan Sutherland, The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, Ernest Ansermet etc. etc.The Decca sound is amazing. The book is also amazing.

I got the book delivered today. It's a huge 12x12 coffee table book, published in England. It's a quality bound book with wonderful color photos. I have not read the book yet, but I looked through the whole thing.It looks to be a book of appreciation without much criticism, but perhaps some will be mentioned in the articles. One thing that seems to a glaring error is the book should've shown all of the labels they distributed over the years.Since this is a book from the British perspective (there is a chapter on US Decca), it's sadly not a history of US Decca per say. No mention of the scores of artists who slipped through Decca's hands only to become huge successes elsewhere (Bowie, Bobby Darin, Flamingos, etc.)Still for $56.00 bucks, anyone who is interested in the label will find it a wonderful book to own. nearly 400 pages!