Cover of The 12-Inch Single

The 12-Inch Single

Narrated by Paul Morley

Released
October 11, 2012
Length
27 mins
Format
Radio/TV Program
Publisher
BBC Audio
This audiobook explores the rise of the 12-inch single in the music industry, highlighting its peak with New Order's "Blue Monday" and its impact on 1980s music culture. Through interviews with key figures like Peter Hook, Peter Saville, and Trevor Horn, it delves into the production, design, and marketing of these iconic records. The program also examines how the format reflected broader trends of excess and innovation in the era.

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