The 12-Inch Single

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.