50s Top 100 Bestselling Records Chart

Author: (English) Greg
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: From Harry Belafonte to the Nashville Sound, 1950s American popular music fully reflects the post-war optimism of the era. More importantly, this decade added a revolutionary new music to the world—rock and roll. This book is a concise guide to the 100 best-selling albums of the 1950s, based on sales ratings and chart rankings provided by the Recording Industry Association of America. It documents era-defining works, including classic film soundtracks like "King of the Creoles" and "South Pacific," and presents the original album covers to the readers. Additionally, each album entry strives to cover comprehensive information such as the full tracklist, artists, awards received, and background details about the recording process. It is believed that this book will captivate fans of 1950s music. This series includes the best-selling albums from the 1950s to the 1990s. It also introduces many fascinating contents, making it an invaluable resource for music enthusiasts and artists alike.