The Island Book of Records Volume II: 1969-70

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The second volume of this highly collectable series, covering the pivotal years of 1969–70.The Island Book of Records Volume II documents the years 1969–70, during which Island sought to build on its success with the Spencer Davis Group by seeking out new British rock talent. By the end of the period, Island was emerging as a major British label, one that could boast releases from Jethro Tull, Nick Drake, King Crimson, John and Beverley Martyn, Fairport Convention and Cat Stevens.The Island Book of Records Volume II is an LP-sized, lavishly illustrated collector’s dream, filled with: Recent interviewsMedia interviews of the timeA comprehensive discography of 45sGig adverts (many from venues that no longer exist!)Concert ticketsFlyersInternational LP variantsLabelsLP and 45 advertsOther nostalgic ephemera