Chapter Outline

History

The Impact of Radio on the Recording Industry
The Great Depression
World War II and After
The Coming of Rock and Roll
Rock Goes Commercial
The British Invasion
Transitions
Industry Trends: 1970s-1990s

Recording in the Digital Age

The Impact of Napster
New Business Models
More Diversity?

Defining Features of Sound Recording
Organization of the Recording Industry

Talent
Production
Distribution
Retail

Ownership in the Recording Industry
Producing Records

Departments and Staff
Making a CD or Tape

Economics

Economic Trends
Rock Performers: The Bottom Line

Feedback

Billboard Charts
Sound Recording Audiences

Career Outlook: The Recording Industry

Entry-Level Positions
Upward Mobility

Main Points
Questions for Review
Questions for Critical Thinking
Key Terms
Suggestions for Further Reading
Surfing the Internet

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