Punk and New Music Fanzines – Late 1970s to Early 1980s

I do not own copies of most of the fanzines depicted on this page. Some of the images I have posted are from reproductions with highly pixilated resolution.  This required some pretty serious photoshopping on my part to make the images presentable.  As a consequence, I cannot claim that the colors of the images are accurate.  I also may also be erroneous about the editorial information I provide.

If you have better images of any of the fanzines depicted, please share them through my E-mail link.  If I am in error about any of my information, please provide me with the correct facts.

Here are the fanzines in alphabetical order:

48 Thrills

48 ThrillsEditor:  Adrian Thrills
Place of Publication:  Harlow, Essex, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/punk-fanzine-48-thrills-clash-jam-gen-288354977

http://books.google.com/books?id=2_3xXme4Q7sC&pg=PA179&lpg=PA179&dq=48+thrills+fanzine&source=bl&ots=5xGRg8RQTk&sig=5Ae-PUNibJ95D8SWby8K_BQ7CqE&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_-gWUYeCFofHqAH29YDoDA&ved=0CDcQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=48%20thrills%20fanzine&f=false

999

999Editor:  “A Gnome”
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1978
Notes and Links:
Named after the great London punk group 999.

http://www.boredteenagers.co.uk/SNIFFINGLUE.htm

109890

019890Editor – Words:  Emily Zane
Editor – Art:  Marlene Wekman
Place of Publication:  Buffalo, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1979
Notes and Links:
Only one issue was ever published.
Named after the zip code where its editors lived.

Allied Propaganda

Allied PropagandaEditors:  Possibly Mick Turpin and someone named Ray
Place of Publication:  Possibly London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1981
Notes and Links:

http://si-site-nogsy.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html

http://si-site-nogsy.blogspot.com/2012/01/allied-propaganda-5-1981.html

Alternative Ulster

Alternative UlsterEditors:  Gavin Martin, Dave ‘Angry’ McCullough
Place of Publication:  Belfast, Ulster, Ireland
Approximate years of publication:  1978-1979
Notes and Links:

http://www.spitrecords.co.uk/fanzines.htm#location1

Anarchy in the UK

Anarchy in the UKEditors:  Jamie Reid, Sophie Richmond, Vivienne Westwood
Publisher:  Glitterbest Ltd.
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
Named after the iconic song “Anarchy in the UK” by the Sex Pistols.
Promotional fanzine for the Sex Pistols.

http://jockohomo.tumblr.com/post/6552768350/a-fanzine-anarchy-in-the-uk-glitterbest-1976

http://rethreads.tumblr.com/post/15012754484/anarchy-in-the-u-k-a-promotional-fanzine-for-the

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/sex-pistols-1st-fanzine-published-by-glitterbest

 Auguste Pages

Auguste PagesEditor:  Lynn Lopatin
Publisher:  Varulven
Place of Publication:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1978
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the fervent and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

Aunt Helen

Aunt HelenPublisher:  Aunt Helen
Place of Publication:  Buffalo, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
A fanzine by the crazed Buffalo band, Aunt Helen.

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Kevin+K

Biff! Bang! Pow!

Biff Bang PowPublisher and Editor:  Lisa Fancher
Place of Publication:  Sun Valley, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1978
Notes and Links:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/biff-bang-pow-punk-zine-dickies-rich-139764046

http://www.cultjones.com/stock_item/320/fancher-lisa-biff-bang-pow

http://books.google.com/books?id=jgZQ1EZi3qwC&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&dq=biff+bang+pow+fanzine&source=bl&ots=Q9bJkb2Q6_&sig=9wmXeem9CZgDDNteRBpfX4FSFnU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fyVKUYD-DerB2QWKpIH4Bw&sqi=2&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=biff%20bang%20pow%20fanzine&f=false

Big Hits

MX80 Sound

Publisher:  Ocarina Press.
Place of Publication:  Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1976
Notes and Links:
A fanzine by the magnificent Bloomington, Indiana band, MX80 Sound.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MX-80_%28band%29

http://www.mx-80.com/

Big Star

Big StarPublisher and Editor:  Bernard Kugel
Place of Publication:  Buffalo, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1978
Notes and Links:
Named after the Memphis band Big Star which gave us Alex Chilton.

https:  //www.facebook.com/pages/The-Good/186336991378287

(Who Put the) Bomp

BompPublisher and Editor:  Greg Shaw
Published by:  Bomp Enterprises, Ltd.
Place of Publication:  Burbank, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1970-1979
Notes and Links:
Named after the song “Who Put the Bomp” by Barry Mann.  Bomp was arguably the first independent rock’n’roll fanzine and Greg Shaw shall be immortalized for that reason alone.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Put_the_Bomp

http://www.examiner.com/article/remembering-bomp-magazine-its-rockin-n-rollin-lives-on

 Bondage

BondagePublisher and Editor:  Shane McGowan
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1976
Notes and Links:
Only one issue was ever published.

http://www.friedaswhip.com/art-of-the-punk-zine/

http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~mroman/articles/Bondage6.html

Bored Stiff

Bored StiffPublisher and Editor:  Terry Macalister
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/shortcuts/2012/sep/30/how-came-face-face-punk-past

Boston Groupie News

Boston Groupie NewsPublisher and Editor:  Miss Lyn
Place of Publication:  Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1983
Notes and Links:

http://www.bostongroupienews.com/AboutUs.htm

www.punkblowfish.com/BGNone.htm6

http://www.oocities.org/uridfm/b/bgn.htm

Boston Rock

Boston RockEditor in Chief:  Greg A. Reibman
Editor:  Mike Dreese
Publisher:  Boston Rock Inc.
Place of Publication:  Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1980-1987
Notes and Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Rock

http://www.bostonrock.com/

Brain Wash

Brain WashEditor:  Suky Jones
Publisher:  Boston Rock Inc.
Place of Publication:  Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1978
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the fanatical and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

Chainsaw

ChainsawPublisher and Editor:  Charlie Chainsaw
Place of Publication:  Croydon, Surrey, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1984
Notes and Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_%28punk_zine%29

http://si-site-nogsy.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

Count Viglione’s Love & Flame

Count ViglionePublisher and Editor:  Joe Viglione
Place of Publication:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1980
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the passionate and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

http://www.varulven.com/joeviglione.html

http://joeviglionevampirefreaks.blogspot.com/

Cowabunga

Cowabunga!Publisher and Editor:  John H. Koenig
Place of Publication:  Midland, Michigan, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1978
Notes and Links:

http://johnkoenig.squarespace.com/about-me/

http://black2com.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html

http://www.gostak.org.uk/island/editorial.htm

Eurock

EurockPublisher and Editor:  Archie Patterson
Place of Publication:  Torrance, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1973-1993
Notes and Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurock

http://www.eurock.com/bio/default.aspx

For Adophs Only

For Adolphs OnlyPublisher and Editor:  Unknown
Place of Publication:  Possibly Edinburgh, Scotland
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
Named after the sardonic song “For Adolphs Only” by the Scottish band The Valves.

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.com/2010/02/for-adolfs-only.html

Fuggit!

FuggitPublisher and Editor:  G.H. Maloof
Place of Publication:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1978
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the zealous and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

Future

FuturePublisher and Editor:  Greg Prevost
Place of Publication:  Rochester, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:

http://www.divisionleap.com/cgi-bin/akd/17846

Gabba Gabba Hey

Gabba Gabba HeyPublisher and Editor:  Unknown
Place of Publication:  Middlesborough, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
Named from lyrics in the song “Pinhead” by the Ramones.

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.com/2010/09/gabba-gabba-hey-3.html

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/gabba-gabba-hey-uk-northern-punk-282157146

The Good

GoodPublisher and Editor:  Bernard Kugel
Place of Publication:  Buffalo, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977- 1978
Notes and Links:
A fan sheet for the Bernie Kugel’s band, The Good.  Bernie also edited Big Star.

https:  //www.facebook.com/pages/The-Good/186336991378287

http://www.buffalomusic.org/2012_Bernie_Kugel.html

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Bernie+Kugel

http://drinkingatthedam.blogspot.com/2009/01/bernie-kugel.html

Guilty of What

Guilty of WhatPublisher and Editor:  Chris Low
Place of Publication:  Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1978
Notes and Links:

http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/various-artists-look-to-the-future-cassette-1980/

http://www.academia.edu/1698421/Anarcho-punk_webzines_-_transferring_symbols_of_defiance_from_the_print_to_the_digital_age

Hard Korps

Hard KorpsEditors:  Dave Koehler, Mark Flicop
Place of Publication:  Medford, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1978
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the cheerful and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

I Wanna Be Your Dog

I Wanna Be Your DogDirecteur de la publication, France:  Gilles Scheps
Place of Publication:  Paris, France
Editor and Publisher, USA:  Philippe Mogane
Place of Publication:  Hollywood, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
Named after the song “I Wanna Be Your Dog” by The Stooges, the band that gave us Iggy Pop.

http://devo-obsesso.com/html/photo_pgs/candid/jlens-bkstge-strwd-3.html

In the City

In the CityEditors:  Peter Gilbert, Francis Drake
Place of Publication:  Presumably London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1981
Notes and Links:
Named after the song “In the City” by great British group, The Jam.

http://www.boredteenagers.co.uk/SNIFFINGLUE.htm

http://si-site-nogsy.blogspot.com/2010/06/in-city-13-1980.html

http://www.ultravox.org.uk/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/109463/In_the_City_fanzine_a_question

http://www.southendpunk.com/html/fanzine2.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulwrightuk/6978379670/

International Anthem

International AnthemPublisher and Editor:  Gee Vaucher
Place of Publication:  New York, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1980
Notes and Links:
One of the creative enterprises by the incendiary group Crass.

http://www.vice.com/read/white-punk-on-hope-611-v17n11

http://crassahistory.wordpress.com/

Jamming!

JammingPublisher and Editor:  Tony Fletcher
Place of Publication:  Presumably London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1986
Notes and Links:
Originally called In the City until the editors discovered there was another fanzine by the same name.  Named after the great British group, The Jam.

http://books.google.com/books?id=2_3xXme4Q7sC&pg=PA179&lpg=PA179&dq=48+thrills+fanzine&source=bl&ots=5xGRg8RQTk&sig=5Ae-PUNibJ95D8SWby8K_BQ7CqE&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_-gWUYeCFofHqAH29YDoDA&ved=0CDcQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=48%20thrills%20fanzine&f=false

http://www.ijamming.net/Jammingmagazine/Jamming!Magazine.html

http://si-site-nogsy.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

Kill Your Pet Puppy

Kill Your Pet PuppyPublisher and Editor:  Tony Drayton
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1984
Notes and Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_Your_Pet_Puppy

http://maximumrocknroll.com/blog-of-the-week-kill-your-pet-puppy/

http://punksishippies.blogspot.com/2007/11/kill-your-pet-puppy-fanzine-in-colour.html

http://killyourpetpuppy.co.uk/news/

Live Wire

Live WirePublisher and Editor:  Alan Anger
Place of Publication:  Presumably London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1980
Notes and Links:
Was NOT named after the Motley Crue song “Live Wire” which was released in 1981.

http://www.theboys.co.uk/fintalanang.htm

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.ca/2011/03/live-wire-7.html

Mouth of the Rat

Mouth of the RatPublisher and Editor:  David Parsons
Place of Publication:  Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1983
Notes and Links:
Named after a mock translation of name of its city of origin:  Boca Raton.  Continued in New York City as MOTR.

http://www.craigsnyder.org/mouth-of-the-rat-punk-fanzine.html

http://www.myspace.com/galeadiaryofabadhousewife/blog/391297028

Necrology

NecrologyPublisher and Editor:  Steve Pegrum
Place of Publication:  Southend on Sea, Essex, England
Approximate years of publication:  1981-1982
Notes and Links:

http://www.southendpunk.com/html/various6.html

Negative Reaction

Negative ReactionPublisher and Editor:  Trevor Howarth
Place of Publication:  Durham, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-2006
Notes and Links:
Continued occasional publication until at least 2006.

http://www.razorcake.org/announcements/zine-reviews-from-42-exit-the-unknown-enter-the-confusion

http://www.repeatfanzine.co.uk/Reviews/negative%20reaction.htm

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.com/

http://www.boredteenagers.co.uk/SNIFFINGLUE.htm

New Age

New AgePublisher and Editor:  Nancy (New Age) Foster
Place of Publication:  Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1975-1979
Notes and Links:

http://www.varulven.com/mbm/mbmstaff.shtml

http://mbmstories.blogspot.com/

New Beat

New BeatEditor-in-Chief and Art Director:  Andrew Elias
Place of Publication:  Buffalo, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1980
Notes and Links:

http://www.dead.net/tags/andrew-elias

http://artvoice.com/issues/v9n19/syt

New Musical Express (NME)

NME

Editor:  Neil Spencer
Publisher:  Eric Jackson
Published by:  IPC Magazines Ltd.
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1952-present
Notes and Links:
NME became an online publication in 1996.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NME

http://www.nme.com/magazine

http://www.nme.com/

New Music Review

New Music ReviewDirector:  Roy Harper
Place of Publication:  St. Petersberg, Florida, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1981
Notes and Links:
Each month NMR sent out, on cassettes, songs by 4 to 6 new artists to various reviewers.  The winners would be distributed to radio stations.  Additionally, NMR published a collection of reviews in an eight-page (two 8.5×11 pages folded in half) type-written fanzine.

New Wave Journal

New Wave JournalManaging Editor:  W. S. Vogel
Publisher:  New Wave Journal Inc.
Place of Publication:  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1981
Notes and Links:
Reviews of dozens of domestic and imported new wave singles and albums.

New York Rocker

New York RockerPublisher and Editor in Chief:  S. Andrew Schwartz
Published by:  Over The Hill Productions Inc.
Place of Publication:  New York, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1982
Notes and Links:

http://www.nyrocker.com/

http://www.nyrocker.com/blog/

Oh Cardiff, Up Yours!

Oh Cardiff Up YoursPublisher and Editor:  Unknown
Place of Publication:  Cardiff, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1978
Notes and Links:
Named after the song “Oh Bondage, Up Yours” by the edgy wonderful group X-Ray Spex.

http://www.urban75.org/music/up-yours-cardiff.html

http://www.urban75.org/blog/oh-cardiff-up-yours-offline-club/

OP

OPEditor:  John Foster
Publisher:  Lost Music Network
Place of Publication:  Olympia, Washington, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1984
Notes and Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Op_Magazine

http://thestrangesttribebook.wordpress.com/category/the-book-in-scraps/op-magazine/

Panache

PanachePublisher and Editor:  Mick Mercer
Place of Publication:  London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1992
Notes and Links:

http://www.rsu-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/punk_fanzines.pdf

http://louderthanwar.com/top-10-best-fanzines/

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.com/

Pig

PigEditor:  Gary Pig Gold
Publisher:  Pig Productions
Place of Publication:  Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Approximate years of publication:  1973-1979
Notes and Links:

http://zinewiki.com/Pig_Paper

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Pig_Gold

Private World

Private WorldPublisher and Editor:  Alwyn Greer
Place of Publication:  Belfast, Ireland
Approximate years of publication:  1978
Notes and Links:
Named after the song “Private World” by the New York Dolls.

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.com/

http://www.spitrecords.co.uk/fanzines.htm

Punk

PunkEditor:  John Holmstrom
Place of Publication:  New York, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1979
Notes and Links:
Emerging from the birthplace of punk, this fanzine is arguably why punk rock is called “punk rock.”

http://www.punkmagazine.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_%28magazine%29

http://www.punk77.co.uk/punkhistory/punkmagazine.htm

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2013/01/the_best_of_pun.html

https:  //www.facebook.com/TheBestOfPunkMagazine

Radio Free Rock

Radio Free RockEditor:  Andy Kare
Place of Publication:  Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1983
Notes and Links:

http://books.google.com/books?id=bg13QcMSsq8C&pg=PA1050&lpg=PA1050&dq=%22radio+free+rock%22+indianapolis&source=bl&ots=agSUMiNOmo&sig=LaiYaIehu8ECA9MU_r2zRa6lem8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=LLdKUcqXHOO32wXyjoGoCg&sqi=2&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22radio%20free%20rock%22%20indianapolis&f=false

Ripped and Torn

Ripped and TornPublishers and Editors:  Tony Drayton and Vermillion Sands
Place of Publication:  Glasgow, Scotland
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1979
Notes and Links:

http://zinewiki.com/Ripped_%26_Torn

http://rippedandtorn.co.uk/home/

http://www.rsu-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/punk_fanzines.pdf

Ripper

RipperPublisher and Editor:  Tim Tonooka
Place of Publication:  San Jose, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1981-1983
Notes and Links:

http://dementlieu.com/users/obik/arc/zines/ripper/index.html#ripper2

http://sfbpunk.tribe.net/thread/1ff8c74a-c7d6-4550-b44a-76853d1c29b6

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ripper-punk-fanzine-81-lewd-black-153717812

Rising Free

Rising FreePublisher and Editor:  Gez Lowry
Place of Publication:  Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Approximate years of publication:  1980-1982
Notes and Links:

http://uksubstimeandmatter.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15906:  rising-free-fanzine-issue2-summer-1980-charlie-harper-interview&catid=211:  1980s-fanzines&Itemid=88

http://www.nofuturerecords.co.uk/risingfree/index.htm

Rockers

RockersEditor-in-Chief and Art Director:  Andrew Elias
Place of Publication:  Buffalo, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1980
Notes and Links:

http://www.dead.net/tags/andrew-elias

http://artvoice.com/issues/v9n19/syt

http://www.squeaky.org/events/2010/summer/bflopnk10buffalopunkdocumentaryproject

Rotten to the Core

Rotten to the CorePublisher and Editor:  Dave Chaos
Place of Publication:  Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1978
Notes and Links:
Named after Johnny Rotten, the lead singer of the Sex Pistols.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://digilander.libero.it/cricetopo/rotten/rotten4.htm&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522Rotten%2Bto%2Bthe%2BCore%2522%2Bfanzine%26start%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1920%26bih%3D989&sa=X&ei=ALgzUcrVAaSayQGyoIBI&ved=0CEkQ7gEwBDgK

http://www.zinewiki.com/Rotten_To_The_Core

http://70spunkfanzinescans.blogspot.com/

Scene

SceneEditor:  Marc Holan
Publisher:  Richard J. Kabat
Published by:  Northeast Scene, Inc.
Place of Publication:  Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1970-1983
Notes and Links:

http://doclehman.wordpress.com/tag/richard-kabat/

Search and Destroy

Search and DestroyPublisher and Editor:  V. Vale
Place of Publication:  San Francisco, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1979
Notes and Links:
Named after the incredible song “Search and Destroy” by Iggy Pop.

http://zines.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/search-destroy-punk-zines-vol-2-0115193/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RE/Search

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/516057.Search_And_Destroy_1_6

Shy Talk

Shy TalkPublisher and Editor:  Steve Shy
Place of Publication:  Manchester, England
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1977
Notes and Links:

http://www.mudkiss.com/steve.htm

http://z1.invisionfree.com/thefall/index.php?showtopic=22583

http://www.mancky.co.uk/?p=7446

Skum

SkumPublisher and Editor:  Mark Jay
Place of Publication:  Presumably London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1977
Notes and Links:

http://www.philjens.plus.com/pistols/pistols/MarkJay_PosterStory.html

http://s90.beta.photobucket.com/user/Natalie_036/media/Punk/skum77_1.jpg.html

http://www.philjens.plus.com/pistols/pistols/MarkJay_SkumFlowersOfRomance.html

Slash

SlashPublishers and Editors:  Steve Samiof and Melanie Nissen
Place of Publication:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977-1980
Notes and Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slash_%28fanzine%29

http://www.slashmag.com/covers.htm

Sniffin’ Glue

Sniffin GluePublisher and Editor:  Mark Perry
Place of Publication:  Deptford, London, England
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1977
Notes and Links:
Named after the song “Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue” by The Ramones.

http://books.google.com/books?id=2_3xXme4Q7sC&pg=PA179&lpg=PA179&dq=48+thrills+fanzine&source=bl&ots=5xGRg8RQTk&sig=5Ae-PUNibJ95D8SWby8K_BQ7CqE&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_-gWUYeCFofHqAH29YDoDA&ved=0CDcQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=48%20thrills%20fanzine&f=false

http://www.friedaswhip.com/art-of-the-punk-zine/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sniffin%27_Glue

http://zinewiki.com/Sniffin%27_Glue

http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/21cc/counterculture/doityourself/punkfanzines/punkfanzines.html

S’Punk

S'PunkPublishers and Editors:  Steve Grimmond and Craig Methven
Place of Publication:  Dundee, Scotland
Approximate years of publication:  1978-1979
Notes and Links:

http://retrodundee.blogspot.com/2011/09/spunk-fanzine-1979.html

Syne

SyneEditor:  James E. Finch
Publisher:  International Electronic Music Association
Place of Publication:  Salamanca, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1978-1985
Notes and Links:

http://launch.dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/spacemusic/message/8112

Teenage Rampage

Teenage RampagePublisher and Editor:  Ricki C, a.k.a. Ricochet
Place of Publication:  Columbus, Ohio, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1976-1978
Notes and Links:
Named after the single “Teenage Rampage” by the glittery punk muses, The Sweet.

http://black2com.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-cant-believe-it-first-fanzine-fanabla.html

http://rickic614.blogspot.com/2012_11_01_archive.html

http://rickic614.blogspot.com/2012/11/three-easy-pieces-black-leather-touch.html

Touch and Go

Touch and GoPublishers and Editors:  Tesco Vee, Dave Stimson
Place of Publication:  East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1979-1983
Notes and Links:

http://www.bazillionpoints.com/touch-and-go-magazine-the-complete-years-by-tesco-vee-dave-stimson-and-steve-miller/

http://touchngomagazine.bandcamp.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_and_Go_Records

http://boomkat.com/books/556074-touch-and-go-the-complete-fanzines-replica-box-set

Trouser Press

Trouser PressPublisher and Editor:  Ira Robbins
Place of Publication:  New York, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1974-1984
Notes and Links:
Named after the comedic athletic song “Trouser Press” by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.

http://www.trouserpress.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trouser_Press

Upbeat

UpbeatPublisher and Editor:  Sharisse Zeff
Place of Publication:  Dallas, Texas, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1980
Notes and Links:

http://www.afka.net/mags/Upbeat.htm

Variously Attributed to Sideburns, Strangled,
and Sniffin’ Glue

Variously AttributedA famous punk image variously attributed to the fanzine Sideburns, the Stranglers’ fanzine Strangled, and (understandably) Sniffin’ Glue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sniffin%27_Glue

Varulven

VarulvenPublisher and Editor:  Joe Viglione
Place of Publication:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1969-1979
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the ardent and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

http://www.varulven.com/joeviglione.html

http://joeviglionevampirefreaks.blogspot.com/

Woof

WoofPublisher and Editor:  Unknown
Place of Publication:  Medford, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the enthusiastic and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

Worcester Rock and Roll News

Worcester Rock and Roll NewsPublisher and Editor:  Brian Goslow
Place of Publication:  Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
One of the many enterprises associated with the devoted and generous Count Joseph Viglione.

Young, Fast, and Scientific

Young Fast and ScientificPublisher and Editor:  Todd Abramson
Place of Publication:  Presumably New York, New York, USA
Approximate years of publication:  1977
Notes and Links:
A fanzine devoted to one of the harbingers of punk, The Dictators.
Named after the crazy song “Young, Fast, Scientific” by The Dictators.

http://www.browsefriend.com/20111563570/todd_abramson.html

http://ffanzeen.blogspot.com/

http://ffanzeen.blogspot.com/2010/01/dictators-can-sing-two-early-pieces-on.html

ZigZag

ZigZagEditor:  Kris Needs
Published by:  Spotlight Publications
Original Publisher and Editor:  Pete Frame
Place of Publication:  Leighton Buzzard, England
Approximate years of publication:  1969-1982
Notes and Links:
Revivals of ZigZag were attempted in 1984 and 1990.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZigZag_%28magazine%29

22 thoughts on “Punk and New Music Fanzines – Late 1970s to Early 1980s”

  1. The two issues of CHAINSAW pictured in the second row on the left are not the UK fanzine. They were from the U.S. (Pennsylvania, I think) and edited by George Smith (a.k.a. Dick Destiny). Yours truly Eddie Flowers contributed a piece on the Angry Samoans to the issue with the grim reaper on the front cover.

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  3. I have been looking for old issues of this zine…especially with Starz and REX. Please post others if you have them. Thanks.

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  5. Chris Vaughan said:

    Allied Propoganda was written by Ray Chudley and Mick Ashman, from Northolt on the outskirts of West London. I think they probably produced about 9 fanzines over the course of 5 or 6 years – too lazy to be prolific!! Late 70’s to early 80’s were just a brilliant era for music in London – you could see brilliant bands for a couple of quid. Great time to be young!!

  6. Great stuff……. I am young again!!

  7. Henry Sketchley said:

    My dad always told me stories of his fanzine that he used to print but I didn’t ever know the name until now. “Rotten to the Core” haha and my dad is none other than Dave Chaos himself. Thank you for this piece of family history.

  8. anni snidere said:

    Rox magazine came out of the Akron area, as did Slam.

  9. Some friends and I had a fanzine in Elmira, NY during 1982 called The Bone Hunter
    It was a small venture that lasted for six issues. We didn’t charge any money for it, and it was paid for via advertising for local clubs and bands. We also let all the local n]bands list their shows for free. Had a blast doing it. We were able to interview Cheetah Chrome, The Ramones, the B-52s, Dave Edmunds, the Clash, Black Flag, Stiv Bators with Lords of the New Church, and Jean Bauvior (Plasmatics). We’re currently getting started putting together a 25th Anniversary Commemorative issue for 2017.
    We’re planning on interviewing Richie Stotts (Plasmatics), Marky Ramone, Ross the Boss (the Dictators), Joe Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult) and others.

  10. Hi
    I have a copy of Mental Children (2, 1980); The Story So Far (minus Modettes flexidisc) Killin’ Time (Issue 5). Happy to send if you would like them. Just shoot me a postal address. Cheers Paul

    • Howdy Paul, I am sorry I did not discover your comments until now. I would love to receive those mags. If you are able, please send them to Oil of Dog, PO Box 91, Glorieta, NM 87535. You may be interested to know I now have a radio show. It is called Oil of Dog, and you can find where to listen on my Facebook page. Thanks for your response! Gary Storm

  11. Also have the only edition of Sydney fanzine Dog in Antwerp – yours if you like

  12. Some of these fanzines are available from: groovytunesday.com

  13. Hi i have a load of very earl 76/77 British punk zines which you may wish to list, contact me on andrew@roxyclub.co.uk

  14. Ace Backwords said:

    Great piece of writing. And loved the graphics. Have special nostalgia for that period of zines. The only ones I could think of that you missed was Damage — which was the seminal San Francisco punk tabloid. And Flipper (started in 1977 as a xeroxed thing).

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