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Disco 45
CategoriesMusic
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherTrevor Bolton Partnership
Founded1970
First issueDecember 1970
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Disco 45 was a music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom in the 1970s. It was best known for printing the lyrics of pop songs of the time. It was published by the Trevor Bolton Partnership of Rye, Sussex (UK).

History and profile

Disco 45 was established in 1970.[1] Issue 1 was published in December 1970 and featured a photo of Mick Jagger on the front cover and the lyrics from songs by Jimmy Ruffin, Cat Stevens, Don Partridge, Roger Whittaker, Pickettywitch, Stevie Wonder, Creedence Clearwater Revival and others. Each issue published the lyrics of the popular songs.[2]

It was originally priced at 1 shilling, changing to 5p post-decimalisation.

References

  1. ^ Diff Graff (30 September 2012). "Retro – Disco 45 magazine". DJ Leekee Online. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  2. ^ Melissa Bell (26 April 2010). Heart and Soul - The Emotional Autobiography of Melissa Bell, Alexandra Burke's Mother. John Blake Publishing. p. 41. ISBN 978-1-78219-142-1. Retrieved 31 January 2016.