JO & TIM RICE, PAUL GAMBACCINI and MIKE REID The Guinness Book of British Hit Albums (1983 UK First Issue 216-page softback book written by Jo & Tim Rice alongside Paul Gambaccini and Mike Reid. This is the companion volume thousands of readers have asked for: the definitive guide to the British album charts from their inception in 1958. Every LP to make the best-sellers is listed here. A statistics section presents tables of outstanding feats, and the book is profusely illustrated. The front of the outer cover has some evidence of speckling and shelfwear to show for its age but the back remains smooth while all inner pages remain intact and in EX condition!)