When was Record Retailer first published?
Record Retailer was first published in August 1959. Roy Parker created the monthly newspaper to serve record labels and retail dealers across the United Kingdom.
Questions about Record Retailer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Record Retailer and when did he die?
Roy Parker founded Record Retailer and served as its editor from August 1959 until his death on the 27th of December 1964. His leadership defined the publication's direction through its first eight years.
What date did Record Retailer become a weekly publication with a top 50 chart?
The issue dated the 10th of March 1960 transformed Record Retailer into a weekly publication. That same week introduced a chart listing the top 50 records based on sales figures which became the de facto national chart until February 1969.
When did Record Retailer change its name to Music Week?
Record Retailer underwent its final relaunch on the 18th of March 1972 under the title Music Week. This transformation marked the end of an era that began thirteen years earlier.
Which organization took over chart management for Record Retailer in 1969?
The British Market Research Bureau took over chart management in February 1969. This collaboration established a standardized UK chart to replace the previous listings compiled by Record Retailer.