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Spoken Word

- Postwar American Phonograph Cultures

About Spoken Word

From the 1940s to the 1970s, the phonograph industry experienced growth, both in sales and in cultural influence. Along with hugely popular music recordings, spoken word LPs served a multitude of functions. This title shows how the savvy industry used spoken word records to develop markets for children, African Americans, women, and others.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520267039
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 276
  • Published:
  • February 6, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 499 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: July 23, 2025

Description of Spoken Word

From the 1940s to the 1970s, the phonograph industry experienced growth, both in sales and in cultural influence. Along with hugely popular music recordings, spoken word LPs served a multitude of functions. This title shows how the savvy industry used spoken word records to develop markets for children, African Americans, women, and others.

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