MICHEL RUPPLI lives in France and has researched numerous discographies. He has also compiled discographies on The King Labels, The Clef/Verve Labels, and The Blue Note Label (Greenwood Press, 1985, 1987, and 1988, respectively).
?. . . those academic libraries supporting serious studies in twentieth-century popular music may find it a bonanza.?-A.L.B.R. ?I have nothing but praise for Ruppli's work on this book. It is a valuable addition to our knowledge about the primary facts that constitute the American recording industry and musical heritage. The Aladdin/Imperial Labels should be added to all major music libraries as well as smaller ones that emphasize American musics.?-Notes . . . those academic libraries supporting serious studies in twentieth-century popular music may find it a bonanza. -A.L.B.R. I have nothing but praise for Ruppli's work on this book. It is a valuable addition to our knowledge about the primary facts that constitute the American recording industry and musical heritage. The Aladdin/Imperial Labels should be added to all major music libraries as well as smaller ones that emphasize American musics. -Notes