ARSC Journal
The ARSC Journal (ISSN 0004-5438) is a semi-annual, peer reviewed publication that serves to document the history of sound recording and includes original articles on many aspects of research and preservation: biography; cataloging; copyright law; current research; discography; technical aspects of sound restoration, etc.. Selected ARSC conference papers are a regular feature. The journal also includes book and sound recording reviews, and publishes a running bibliography of articles appearing in other specialist publications and of related interest.
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Vol. 54:1 (Spring 2023)
($18 post paid U.S./$38 post paid outside U.S.)
BOOK REVIEWS (login required)
- Orlando R. Marsh: Chicago's Pioneer of Electrical Recording, by Richard Raichelson
by Richard Markow
- Contributions to the History of the Record Industry/Beiträge zur Geschichte der Schallplattenindustrie. Volume 12, edited by Pekka Gronow, Christiane Hofer, James Mitchell, and Mathias Böhm
by Edward Komara
- Maestro Glorioso; Ten Essays in Celebration of Sir John Barbirolli, by Raymond Holden
by Mark Powell
- Listening to Charles Ives; Variations on His America, by J. Peter Burkholder
by Mark Powell
- Creole Soul: Zydeco Lives, by Bert Feintuch
by Jim Hobbs
- Swingin' the Blues: The Virtuosity of Eddie Durham, Volume 1, 2nd ed., by Topsy Durham
by Maristella Feustle
- Sam Rivers Sessionography: A Work in Progress, by Rick Lopez
by Robert Iannapollo
- Great God A'Mighty! The Dixie Hummingbirds: Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel Music, 2nd ed., by Jerry Zolten
by Robert M. Marovich
- Songs of Slavery and Emancipation, by Mat Callahan
by Robert M. Marovich
- The Naptown Blues of Leroy Carr, by Guido van Rijn
by Edward Komara
- Hank Williams' Discography: The Enhanced Version, by Ed Guy; edited by Beth Petty
by Edward Komara
- Rural Rhythm: The Story of Old-Time Country Music in 78 Records, by Tony Russell
by Edward Komara
- Pink Floyd: BBC Radio 1967-1971, by Ian Priston and Phil Salathé
by Edward Komara
- Sonic City: Making Rock Music and Urban Life in Singapore, by Steve Ferzacca
by Edward Komara
- Book Reviewers
- Books Received for Review
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ARSC Journal Online
ARSC Journal, Vol. 1 (1967) to the current issue are available on the ARSC website as full text PDF files. All ARSC Journal articles can now be searched by NAME, TITLE, DATE, and KEYWORD via AMP!, the new ARSC Media & Publications online search tool. Current ARSC membership is required to download articles back to Vol. 27 (1996). Volumes 1 (1967) to 26 (1995) are available to the general public.
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Editorial Advisory Board
Christopher C. King, Editor, ARSC Journal (Chair)
Heliana Farah, Assistant Editor
Tim Brooks, Copyright & Fair Use/Current Bibliography
Jim Farrington, Book Reviews Editor
Gary A. Galo, Contributing Editor
Lars Meyer, Sound Recording Reviews Editor
Ex Officio: Matthew Barton, Chair, Publications
Ex Officio: Tim Brooks, ARSC President
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