Dig:: The Confessions of a 45 Junkie

by Frank M. Young

Frank M. Young has collected 45 rpm records (singles) for over 50 years. He parlayed his unusual love for this neglected format into a daily feature on Facebook called “Frank’s Jukebox.” DIG is an extension of this daily event–and of his weekly podcast--also called “Frank’s Jukebox.” It celebrates popular (and unpopular) music from c. 1951-1968, and the like-minded souls who feel compelled to spend hours in search of lost gems from music’s forgotten past.

Young discusses the habits of record collectors and dealers, how to care for a growing collection of discs, and celebrates the music within their grooves. He pays tribute to his two favorite labels (Sun, from Memphis, TN and Minit from New Orleans, LA) and writes about 50 other recordings that few people might know about. Written with humor and insight, DIG may inspire you to enter the always-surprising and OCD-friendly world of the humble 45 rpm record. Dig in!

218 pages, Paperback

Published September 18, 2021

About the author

Frank M. Young is an Eisner Award-winning writer/colorist and historian of comic arts. He lives and works in Portland, Oregon.