"Making Records" is a compilation CD of tracks from some of music's brightest stars such as Tony Bennett, Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Kenny Loggins, Barry Manilow, Paul Simon and Barbra Streisand all either produced or engineered by Ramone. These recordings on this exclusive compilation are the original versions of timeless classics as released by the original artists all on one CD for the first time. The cover art to this special CD is also Borders exclusive having been designed and created in-house by Borders.

For the first time ever, Ramone shares five decades of trade secrets on creating hit music in his book "Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music." From his early days recording jazz and commercial jingles at A&R to his first studio and eventual legendary producer status, Ramone gives the reader a rare peek into the making of some unforgettable music such as Billy Joel's "The Stranger" and Frank Sinatra's "Duets." "Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music" is also filled with stories from major recording artists sharing their memories and experiences working with Ramone and the tremendous impact he had on their music careers.