Extraordinary Records - Alessandro Benedetti

Extraordinary Records by Alessandro Benedetti and TASCHEN is a spectacular large-format music and design book celebrating the creativity, beauty, and innovation of vinyl culture. Produced in collaboration with Colors magazine, this visually stunning edition showcases more than 500 extraordinary records from the collections of Alessandro Benedetti and Peter Bastine. Featuring legendary artists such as Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, and many more, the book explores vinyl as both a sound medium and an artistic object. Discover monochrome vinyl, gold and silver pressings, glow-in-the-dark editions, multicolored discs, etched records, shaped vinyl, picture discs, and the fascinating Soviet-era “bone music” records made from recycled X-rays. Richly illustrated and beautifully produced, this is an essential collectible for music lovers, vinyl collectors, and design enthusiasts.

Main Themes

• Vinyl records and music culture
• Rare collectible albums and pressings
• Album art and graphic design
• Colored, shaped, and picture discs
• Iconic artists and record history
• Premium TASCHEN collector editions

Why You Should Choose This Book by Alessandro Benedett

• Features over 500 rare and innovative vinyl records
• Perfect for collectors, DJs, and music fans
• Includes famous artists and iconic releases
• Combines music history with visual design
• High-quality TASCHEN printing and presentation

Extraordinary Records is a vibrant tribute to vinyl as art, music, and culture. A must-have collectible book for anyone passionate about records, design, and legendary music history.