Are 78 rpm records the next format to make a comeback? For the first half of the 20th Century, shellac 78s were the dominant music format. Treasures Untold: A Modern 78 rpm Reader features deep-dive writing from collectors ranging in age from 14 to 87, exploring this mind-blowing musical world and the passions that drive it.

Included in this special numbered book edition is an exclusive CD featuring contemporary artists performing songs from the 78s era :

Eden and John’s East River String Band (ft. Eli Smith and R. Crumb)

Gwenifer Raymond

Muireann Bradley

Luther Dickinson

Down Hill Strugglers

Kevin Barker

Michael Hurley

Billy Childish

Devon Flaherty

William Tyler

Written contributions from musicians, ethnomusicologists, producers, archivists, collectors and dealers.

The CD contains ten tracks, eight of which were recorded expressly for this project.