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The Virgin Book of British Hit Singles Paperback – 6 Nov. 2008

by Martin Roach (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

From Arctic Monkeys and ABBA to the Zutons and Ziggy Stardust, from 'Anarchy in the UK' to 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' - and over 30,000 hit singles in between - this collector's must-have contains everything you could possibly want to know about every single to reach the charts since 1952.

Packed full of charts, lists, facts and timelines as well as up-to-date information, extensive cross references and analysis from Martin Roach this is the perfect book for music buffs, downloaders glued to iPods and budding Mark Ronsons.

This new edition, previously published by Guinness World Records, is the first to be published under the Virgin brand with a whole new look. With new feature material covering a huge range of areas, bands and history from industry-insider Martin Roach, it's an essential part of any serious music fan's collection.

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  1. Part of series
    The Virgin Book of British Hit Singles
  2. Print length
    672 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Virgin Books
  5. Publication date
    6 Nov. 2008
  6. Dimensions
    19.5 x 4 x 26.1 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0753515377
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0753515372
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Almost as indispensable as NME, NME [on previous edition]

The definitive chart anorak book, Q [on previous edition]

Indispensably poptastic reference work, Guardian [on previous edition]

From the Back Cover

How many covers of Yesterday have been released?
What was Amy Winehouse s first single?
What was No. 1 the day you were born?
What was the original name of the Pogues?
What do downloads mean for the charts?
How long did Gnarls Barkley spend at No. 1 with Crazy ?
How many singles did Echo and the Bunnymen release?
James Last has sold 70 million albums worldwide but how many No. 1 singles has he had?
What chart position did 'Chelsea Dagger' reach?
What country did Black Box come from?
How many No. 1 singles did Dexy's Midnight Runners have?
Which Britney Spears single features Madonna?
How many decades did Frank Sinatra's recording career span?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Virgin Books (6 Nov. 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0753515377
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0753515372
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.5 x 4 x 26.1 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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Customers find this book to be a great reference for hit music, with one customer noting it's full of correct information. They appreciate its value as a chart trivia resource, and one customer describes it as an A-Z compilation of popular musicians. The book receives positive feedback for its condition, with one customer mentioning it arrives in almost new condition.

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Customers find this book to be a great reference for hit music, with one customer describing it as an A-Z compilation of popular musicians.

"...British Hit Singles was the best reference book for the music lover who want a bit more information about the tunes which hit the charts over the..." Read more

"...for setting & answering quiz questions due to it’s A-Z compilation of popular musicians & settling all those unanswered questions about bands &..." Read more

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Fantastic reference book!
Almost new condition, great reference book to keep on the shelf for setting & answering quiz questions due to it’s A-Z compilation of popular musicians & settling all those unanswered questions about bands & songs in your head!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Choice for the British Music Fan
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2017
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    What do you get for a great friends 60th Birthday when he thinks he has all the latest football books.
    This guy is also into his music so whats better to buy him than this book.
    Apparently the Guiness book of hit singles isn't about any more so this was the 'substitute'
    British Hit Singles was the best reference book for the music lover who want a bit more information about the tunes which hit the charts over the years. Fantastic choice - well worth the searching
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  • Annie Finkhouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2020
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    Almost new condition, great reference book to keep on the shelf for setting & answering quiz questions due to it’s A-Z compilation of popular musicians & settling all those unanswered questions about bands & songs in your head!
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    Annie Finkhouse
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Fantastic reference book!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2020
    Almost new condition, great reference book to keep on the shelf for setting & answering quiz questions due to it’s A-Z compilation of popular musicians & settling all those unanswered questions about bands & songs in your head!
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  • paul osborne
    4.0 out of 5 stars good book but not quite what I was looking for
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2015
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    good book but not quite what I was looking for.I want a book that has lists of the " pops" hit parade top twenty or more from mid fifties/sixties/seventies etc
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  • Nobby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good encyclopedia
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2014
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    Good encyclopedia of pop, though I found a lot of stuff missing which I felt
    should have been included. Still, a very good buy for reference anyway.
    This was previously the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles I believe, and
    to be honest, I preferred the Guinness book, but I believe it is no longer
    obtainable, so maybe Virgin have bought out the rights.
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  • Marv0
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb delivery. Mint condition although was previously used.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2018
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    Great book. I love the artist from 80's and use it as a reference for buying more CDs for my collection.
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  • David J Peck
    3.0 out of 5 stars could be better.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2013
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    I used to use the Guinness version of this which had more detail and information about the singers particularly the groups. It would be good if the names of players/singers were include and what instruments they played. I like detail and this book doesn't provide enough. Unfortunately the Guinness book is not now published, a great shame.
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  • H DAWE
    5.0 out of 5 stars making it easy to read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2015
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    This book must have been a mammoth undertaking and I was hugely impressed by the vast amount of work which had clearly gone into producing it. It was very clearly laid out, making it easy to read. It is an enormous achievement. The item arrived in excellent condition.
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  • Austin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Virgin hit singles
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2012
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    Absolutely marvelous book,with all the information needed for the average browser.BUT, unfortunately there was a substantial number of pages missing in the original binding.I was very sad to return this super book as there were no replacements to be had at that time.
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