The Savoy Label

by Michel Ruppli

Published 19 March 1980

Ruppli always packs his books with every conceivable convenience, with the researcher in mind. Thus, we find complete listings of every LP and EP issued by Savoy and its subsidiaries, and also all records leased or purchased by Savoy, including, Bop, Dee Gee, Discovery, National, Jewell, Hi-Lo, and Signal. An artist index is the final helpful touch. Goldmine Magazine


Atlantic Records [4 volumes]

by Michel Ruppli

Published 21 August 1979

This four-volume discography, in chronological segments from 1947 to 1974, purports to cover every recording Atlantic Records ever issued, in serial order, with minor exceptions. . . . It looks like a good job. . . . For collectors it is invaluable. Choice


The Prestige Label

by Michel Ruppli and Brian Rust

Published 19 March 1980

Although somewhat more specialized than the Atlantic set because of Prestige's emphasis on jazz, this work is valuable for record collectors and researchers. American Reference Books Annual


The Decca Labels

by Michel Ruppli

Published 28 August 1996

This complete discographical compilation lists all the recordings issued by the MGM Record Company throughout its long and illustrious recording history from 1946 to 1982. It includes music specially recorded by MGM and recordings leased or purchased from other sources such as Musicraft, Joe Davis, and German Polydor. All music genres from jazz and country to popular and classical are covered, but the strongest feature may be the extensive recordings of films and musicals.

Volume 1 covers the period 1946 through 1960, while Volume 2 covers 1961 through 1982. Volume 3 lists additional recordings in various fields-popular artists, film soundtracks, foreign recordings, classical material-and provides a complete listing by recording media (singles, albums, compact discs) as well as indexes for composers, special subjects, and artists. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in recorded music after the Second World War.