Capitol Records

Capitol Records Tower is a Hollywood landmark and home to one of the world's most defining labels for 75+ years. TASCHEN presents an official account of the label, including essays by cultural historians and music and architecture critics, and hundreds of images from Capitols extensive archives. The book follows the label's evolution and the making of some of the greatest music of the 20th and 21st centuries, featuring artists such as Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, the Kingston Trio, Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, the Band, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Wings, Steve Miller Band, Bob Seger, Linda Ronstadt, Beastie Boys, Duran Duran, Radiohead, and Bonnie Raitt.

Format: Hardback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2021
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

From the Beatles to Beck, Sinatra to Sam Smith, a parade of era-defining artists have graced the iconic doors of the Capitol Records Tower, one of Hollywood's most distinctive landmarks and the home of one of the world's most defining labels for over 75+ years. To celebrate this extraordinary history of recorded music, TASCHEN presents this official account of Capitol Records, spanning from its founding year of 1942 to the present day. With a foreword by Beck, essays by cultural historians and music and architecture critics, as well as hundreds of images from Capitol's extensive archives, we delve into the label's evolution and the creation of some of the greatest music of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Spanning various genres such as pop, rock, country, classical, soul, and jazz, this photographic and musical history showcases the labels most successful, cool, hip, and creative stars, as well as the one-hit wonders who had their all-too-brief moments in the spotlight. Throughout its journey, Capitol Records has witnessed the rise and fall of countless artists, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

In its early years, Capitol Records was home to legends like Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, the Kingston Trio, and Frank Sinatra. The 1960s saw the label embrace the Beach Boys, the Band, and the Beatles, who revolutionized the music scene with their innovative sounds and catchy melodies. The 1970s brought forth global rock magnets like Pink Floyd, Wings, Steve Miller Band, Bob Seger, and Linda Ronstadt, who continue to inspire generations with their timeless music.

The 1980s and 1990s witnessed the emergence of iconic bands like the Beastie Boys, Duran Duran, Radiohead, and Bonnie Raitt, who pushed the boundaries of music and left an indelible mark on popular culture. And in the contemporary era, Capitol Records has continued to be a beacon of talent, nurturing the careers of artists like Coldplay, Katy Perry, and Sam Smith, who have become household names.

Capitol Records is not just a record label; it is a living and breathing celebration of the mighty giant of the industry that created the soundtrack to generations past, present, and future. This book is an essential milestone for music lovers, providing a comprehensive look into the history, artists, and music that have shaped the iconic Capitol Records label.

Weight: 3918g
Dimension: 313 x 308 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836586498