NORTH AMERICA PRIVATE 45's BOOK

Available: 02 JAN 2026
From the depths of the underground to the fringes of forgotten rock history, North America Private 45’s is the ultimate visual guide to an era of raw, self-financed ambition. Spanning 376 pages, this meticulously curated volume documents the explosion of privately released 7” singles from the U.S. and Canada between 1978 and 1990 - an era when countless unsigned bands pressed their dreams to vinyl, hoping to be heard.

Written by John Haupt - founder of the legendary O.P.M. Records and operator of the long-running mail-order service of the same name - this book showcases hundreds of rare and obscure records from across the hard rock, heavy metal, and AOR spectrum. From extreme rarities like FAR EAST and METROPOLIS to near-mythical obscurities such as RITUAL, TRIAXE, LAZER and beyond, each entry is richly illustrated and offers a glimpse into a thriving subculture that lived far from the commercial spotlight.

Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a rock historian, or simply a fan of the golden age of analog, North America Private 45’s is an essential tribute to the DIY spirit that powered a generation of bands - and the records they left behind.

IMPORTANT: The items presented in the digital mockups may differ from the actual items.