[1] It was founded in August 1959 as a monthly newspaper covering both labels and dealers.
Its founding editor was Roy Parker (who died on 27 December 1964).
[2] The title changed to Record Retailer and Music Industry News shortly after launch.
[4] For the period until February 1969, when a standardised UK chart was established with the British Market Research Bureau, the Official Charts Company recognises the listings compiled by Record Retailer as representing the official national chart.
[5] The publication was relaunched on 18 March 1972 as Music Week.