With a rich history and featuring more than 50,000 vinyl albums covering some 45 years of recorded music, Goldmine Jazz Album Price Guide is the go-to identification and price guide on the market, dedicated to collecting Jazz vinyl pressed in the United States. Featuring the industry standard Goldmine Grading Guide and more than 50,000 vinyl album listings and values that span some 45 years worth of music, Goldmine Jazz Album Price Guide is the leading authority in the hobby. Record collectors and enthusiasts will enjoy wide-ranging artist coverage, extensive discographies, descriptions and vetted secondary market values. This guide includes: ? Covers 45 years (1950 to mid-1990s) of Jazz on vinyl ? 50,000+ American record listings with current pricing ? US discographies for thousands of artists, keeping collectors up-to-date with their hobby ? Easy-to-use format makes finding information simple ? Market report and advice on buying and selling records AUTHOR: Dave Thompson is one of the leading authorities on all things music. He has published more than 100 books--including the wonderful 1000 Songs That Rock Your World--and is a regular contributor to Goldmine magazine, as well as Rolling Stone. A prodigious writer, Thompson was ranked as one of the Top 5 biographers by Mojo magazine. His biographies have included works on David Bowie, Deep Purple, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, KISS and many, many more. Mr. Thompson also serves as the pricing expert for the Standard Catalog of American Records and Goldmine Album Price Guide.