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New Book - 'Belly Of The Beast - Chess Records - The All Platinum Years' - Out Now

Chess Records - The All Platinum Years

By Daniel Nooger in Soul News Archives
Published 31 Aug 2023

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New Book - 'Belly Of The Beast - Chess Records - The All Platinum Years' - Out Now magazine cover

Thousands if not millions of words have been written about the music and legacy of Chess Records since the label was founded nearly 75 years ago. But the mid-70’s era when Chess was owned by All Platinum Records has been the most mysterious, least understood era of the company’s history…until now. Dan Nooger was a 25 year old music journalist and punk-rock bass player (his band Razors Edge opened three nights for Blondie at CBGB’s during Valentine’s weekend of February 1976) when he was hired to oversee the Chess / All Platinum reissue program.

Against all odds, he managed to produce a series of blues, jazz and rock reissues which are still well regarded today. Belly of the Beast weaves together hustlers, hypesters and legends into an untold tale of music history, cultural preservation and a journey of self-discovery.

Here is the link: https://a.co/d/9KVDTDU

 

 

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Steve G
On 31/08/2023 at 15:35, Daniel Nooger said:

Steve,  Working on paper edition, which will probably be somewhat expanded content.  You probably have a very different view of A/P then mine! 

I've tried to cover the good and the bad (well what I know of the bad). I shall look out for the paper version, All the best Steve

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Sunnysoul
7 hours ago, Steve G said:

I've tried to cover the good and the bad (well what I know of the bad). I shall look out for the paper version, All the best Steve

Steve, will your book have discographies of the All Platinum family of labels ?

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Steve G
4 hours ago, Sunnysoul said:

Steve, will your book have discographies of the All Platinum family of labels ?

Absolutely yes, and comprehensive on owned and distributed labels. 

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