What did you think of the Guinness Book, 'Top 40 Charts', which had every UK Top 40 in it, from March 1960

to December 1995?

 

Would you like The OCC/Virgin to up-date it?

 

IF they did - would you prefer it to 'cut off' on December 27th 2008 - or to 'cut off' on March 28th 2009, or June 27th 2009?

 

The Guinness version came out twice. The first was in 1992, & the 2nd, (& last time), was in 1996.

 

It is so hard to get hold of now that Amazon.uk have no copies, but 2 of their 'Sellers' have it.

One wants £125 for it, & the other wants £194.95 for it!

 

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Edited April 28, 200916 yr by zeus555

Are they thinking of updating it? Or is this just hypertheticlly speaking. An update would be good, I wouldnt be too bothered about what the cut off date was. I have the 1992 and the 1996 edition, though the 92 edition is beginning to show signs of wear and tear. The 92 edition was bigger and so is easier to use, I wasnt keen on the 96 edition as it was small and very hard to keep open at a certain page without it closing.

An update of this would be good, but I prefer the cut off date to be at the end of the year, I've got the 1996 edition.

They are thinking of doing an up-date. That would be The OCC in collaboration with Virgin.

I know someone at The OCC, & he told me last night.

 

He asked whether I thought the Book should 'cut off' at the end of 2008, or the end of March 2009,

or the end of June 2009. As I like, 'the more charts the better', I said, 'The end of June 2009'.

 

However, I thought it only fair that I ask other Chart Fans too - hence why I've put this Thread on

4 Chart Forums. Most Chart Fans seem to want/prefer the Book to cut off at the end of 2008. So, I've told

The OCC this.

 

However, I've also asked if we can have more Charts. & the Book cuttting off at a Year End - the end of 2009.

That way, both my original view, & the other view, gets combined.

 

Also, I've asked if they can put the 'NME' Charts in it, from Mid-November 1952 to W/E 3rd March 1960. (But, I realise

that they may not get 'NME' to agree to that. 'NME' would let Guinness use them, in their 1992 & 1996 Top 40 Books).

 

And - it's a long shot - but, I've asked if the Top 75 can be used in the Book, (since it started), or the Top 50, (since that

started). Rather than just Top 40's throughout.

 

He will let me know, about all of our views on the matter. (As always - Virgin have the final say. The OCC can only suggest things to them).

Edited April 28, 200916 yr by zeus555

As always - Virgin have the final say. The OCC can only suggest things to them.

 

True - but they are going to go with what they think will make them money - so it'll depend on what the OCC charge for the license and whether that is dependent on Top 40 or Top 75 (Ie, if Top 75 costs more for instance).

 

 

I wouldn't buy it just for Top 40s.

 

I would if it listed the complete charts of the time (Top 50 - Top 75 - Top 100)

with a cutoff at the end of the year.

Also, I've asked if they can put the 'NME' Charts in it, from Mid-November 1952 to W/E 3rd March 1960. (But, I realise

that they may not get 'NME' to agree to that. 'NME' would let Guinness use them, in their 1992 & 1996 Top 40 Books).

 

The NME listed a book of their own charts just before the Guinness 1st edition.

I know as I have a copy

 

 

I have a copy of the 'NME' Singles Chart Book too - and their Album Chart Book.

The point is that there has not been an 'NME' Chart Book since the Mid-1990's.

 

Nor has there been a Top 40 Chart Book since 1996. As such, it would be good if 'NME'

would agree to allow The OCC/Virgin to put November 1952 to March 1960 'NME' Charts, in any

up-date of the 1996 Top 40 Book. I doubt if The OCC/Virgin will get permission, though. (IF a Top

40 Book goes ahead).

I would only buy if top 75. The last Guiness Book I have (I think until the end of 2005), covers the full album and single charts. I can't see why theyc an't do that again or have two sperate books singles and albums (including compliations).

I would presume the reason the NME didnt allow their charts to be used in the last editions of top 40 charts was because they had their own book coming out. I think they should try to just put as many charts in there as possible before it goes to the publishers and not worry about a cut off date. Full charts would be nice though the last time they didnt do this was because of space and money. I would buy a new edition regardless.

Apparently, The OCC have found 2 1960's Christmas Charts, that were not in the Guinness

Top 40 Books. If the up-date goes ahead, they will be added to it. I don't know what Years they

are for - or why/how Guinness missed them.

Apparently, The OCC have found 2 1960's Christmas Charts, that were not in the Guinness

Top 40 Books. If the up-date goes ahead, they will be added to it. I don't know what Years they

are for - or why/how Guinness missed them.

 

 

Now that's interesting, as I know the xmas chart was carried over for a week, back in the old days.

 

I would love for them to extend the charts to a top 75 instead of a top 40 though (bearing in mind the early charts were limited to just a top 25, and eventually extended as years gone by), if they do go ahead with it. It will be a very thick book and probably a bit pricey, but if the price is right I be happy to purchase one.

Apparently, The OCC have found 2 1960's Christmas Charts, that were not in the Guinness

Top 40 Books. If the up-date goes ahead, they will be added to it. I don't know what Years they

are for - or why/how Guinness missed them.

 

Probably the same way they mislaid two years' worth of albums charts until 2003.

 

Now that's interesting, as I know the xmas chart was carried over for a week, back in the old days.

 

I would love for them to extend the charts to a top 75 instead of a top 40 though (bearing in mind the early charts were limited to just a top 25, and eventually extended as years gone by), if they do go ahead with it. It will be a very thick book and probably a bit pricey, but if the price is right I be happy to purchase one.

 

I wouldn't - largely cos I got the charts from another forum (and have them in three thick lever arch files).

i have the 1996 edition - and would buy an update, any length...chartwise

Top 40 is still as interesting as opposed to not having any info at all....shame there never was a similar 'album' volume :rolleyes:

 

I've asked The OCC if we can have a 'Top 40' Albums Chart Book.

We will see. I should imagine that it depends how well the Top 40

Singles Chart Book sells.