"1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" is a music reference book authored by Michael Lydon. Published in 2006 by Universe Publishing, the hardcover book is 8.4 inches long, 6.8 inches wide, and 2.5 inches high, with a weight of 72.9 ounces. It contains 960 pages and is written in English. The book covers discography and buyer's guides, history and criticism, and consumer guides, making it a comprehensive guide to music.