When Albums Ruled the World

When Albums Ruled the World

2013 · 87 min · ★ 6.7 · TV Movie, Documentary, Music

A BBC4 Documentary on the rise and fall and resurgence of the venerable LP record, and the dynamics of marketing and consumption of music as told through artists and musicians of the classic album eras of the 60s and 70s.

Directed by Steve O'Hagan

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