Billboard Year 1997 Magazine Back Issues
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Billboard Jan 1997
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Billboard January 11, 1997
1996 The Year In Video
The International Newsweekly Of Music
Video And Home Entertainment
Billboard Jan 1997
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Billboard January 18, 1997
Time Life Music Acquires 50% Of Heartland Music
Pop Music Is Looking For A Few Good Men
Babyface Leads Nominations For '96 Grammy Awards
Holiday Sales Results Mixed For Entertainment Biz
Billboard Jan 1997
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Billboard January 25, 1997
After Just 10 Years
BMG Entertainment International
Has Established Quite A Record
The International Newsweekly Of Music, Video And More Entertainment
Billboard Feb 1997
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Billboard February 1, 1997
At 10, The Knitting Factory Is A Powerhouse Of New Music
Retail Eager For Live's Set
Soundtrack Boom Offers Exposure For $&B Acts
All-Stars Belt Big Hits On VH1 B'cast Even
Billboard Feb 1997
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Billboard February 8, 1997
Belgian Superclub Chain Calls It Quits
Techno Emerges From Shadows In Japan
Budding Radio Play Signals Mainstream Growth Potential
Capitol Believes Market Is Primed For Spearhead Set
Billboard Feb 1997
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Billboard February 15, 1997
Aerosmith To Get Global Push From Columbia
Electronic Music Poised For Power Surge In States
Channel V Awards Draw China's Leading Talents
Lori Carson Primed For Retail Success With Restless Set
Billboard Feb 1997
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Billboard February 22, 1997
Birmingham, U.K. Gaining Int'l Respect
Wide - Ranging West Midlands Acts Fight Stereotypes
Webcasts Could Be Wave Of The Future For Radio
Rykodisc On The Road To A Kerouac Revival
Billboard Mar 1997
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Billboard March 1, 1997
Blues Sees Major Shift In Marketplace
Labels Cultivate New Audiences, Generation Of Artists
Mammoth Radio Push Helps Propel Squirrel Nut Zippers
EMI Latin's Hopes High For Selena Soundtrack
Billboard Mar 1997
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Billboard March 8, 1997
Electronics Webs Confront Troubled Music Depts.
Brits Praised; Spice Girls, Manics Honored
New Charts Prove That Oz Loves Its Country Music
Grammy Stars Seen Bringing Sales Surge
Billboard Mar 1997
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Billboard March 15, 1997
Survival Guide NARM '97
The Billboard Supersection For Retailers
The International Newsweekly Of Music, Video And Home Entertainment.
Billboard Mar 1997
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Billboard March 22, 1997
Pop Music's Teen Market: The Jilted Generation?
Retailers See Signs Of Hope For Teen Music
Wide Appeal Is Key To New Crop Of Teen Acts
Most Radio Stations Aren't Targeting Teens
Billboard Mar 1997
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Billboard March 29, 1997
Relativity Inks H-Town Bows Gospel Imprint
Asian/British Connection Thrives
Acts Find Increasing Commercial Niche
MTV Ups Music Content; M2's Exposure Grows
Billboard Apr 1997
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Billboard April 5, 1997
Durban Steals Spotlight In South Africa
Coastal Town Is Center Of Burgeoning Music Scene
Mammoth Leaves Atlantic
Label Shopping For Strategic Partner
Billboard Apr 1997
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Billboard April 12, 1997
Righteous Babe An Indie Success Story
Alliance Seeking A Cash Infusion
Stars Align For Gavin Bryars Point Set
McCartney Falls In With Ringo, Miller On New Set
Billboard Apr 1997
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Billboard April 19, 1997
Labels Testing Chinese Mkt.
Liaison Offices Offer Domestic Link
Urban Acts Put New Spin On Spoken - Word Genre
Changing Radio Landscape Affects Modern Rock Acts
Billboard Apr 1997
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Billboard April 26, 1997
Source-Tagging Suit Settled, But Questions Linger
Producers' Producer: The Man Behind A Classic
In-Stores At Borders Benefit Vets, New Acts.
Pop, Classical Stars Team For Carnival
Billboard May 1997
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Billboard May 3, 1997
Taylor Back In Action With Hourglass
Capitol Stresses Group Shape Of Foo Fighters
Vibrant Sounds Of Cuba Spreading To The World
Canadian C'right Changes Not Good Tidings For All
Billboard May 1997
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Billboard May 10, 1997
Top Jazz Talents Celebrate Monk On N2K Album
Road, TV Key In Virgin Plan For Winwood's 7
IFPI Stats Show Top 10 Markets Were Flat In '96
Billboard Latin Awards Honor Vets, New Acts
Billboard May 1997
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Billboard May 17, 1997
Capital Virgin Linking Radio Forces In U.K.
Canadian Commission Refefines A Radio Hit
A - Mei Surges Forward Into Taiwan Pop
Music Biz Sees Inspiration In Experiential Retailing
Billboard May 1997
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Billboard May 24, 1997
Bluegrass Building Steadily
Founder Monroe's Music Lives On
Labels, Acts Eye Road With Anticipation, Caution
Smart Mktg. Can Help Tours Pay Off At Retail
Billboard May 1997
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Billboard May 31, 1997
Hamburg Grows As Source Of German Hits
Chet Atkins To Receive '97 Billboard Century Award
Copy - Protection Chip May Give DVD A Boost
Joint Ventures Raise Issues Of Control, Accountability
Billboard Jun 1997
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Billboard June 7, 1997
Hong Kong Biz Mulls Future
Chinese Censors Could Target Music
EMI Music Overhauls Its N. American Operations
Indies Struggle To Make Sense Of The Future
Billboard Jun 1997
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Billboard June 14, 1997
Price War On The Web? Wal-Mart's CDs Cost Less
Capitol, EMI Ignite Int'l Charts With McCartney's Pie
New Home Set For Country Hall Of Fame
Country Radio Sees Competition In New Modern Adult Format
Billboard Jun 1997
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Billboard June 21, 1997
Classical Labels Meld Art, Commerce
Naxos Rewrites Industry Rulebook
CPO Finds Niche In Filling In The Gaps
Sony Adds Muscle To Its Internet, ECD Efforts
Billboard Jun 1997
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Billboard June 28, 1997
Japan Exports Become Harder For U.S. Firms
Country Debates Crossovers
Radio Split Over Multiformal Exposure
McLachlan Comes To Fore On Arista Set
Billboard Jul 1997
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Billboard July 5, 1997
BMG Addresses Realities Of A Shifting Europe
Heatseeker Acts Hit It Big
Reel Big Fish Making A Splash For Mojo
PBS Sessions To Offer Intimate Look At Artists
Billboard Jul 1997
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Billboard July 12, 1997
VSDA '97 Billboards Annual Video
Software Dealers Association Supersection
The International Newsweekly Of Music, Video And Home Entertainment.
Billboard Jul 1997
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Billboard July 19, 1997
RIAA's Berman Is Expected To Take IFPI Helm
Jamaican Music Spawns Dramatic Alternatives
Hit Singles Catapult Colvin, Robyn.
Upgrading Labels Vaults No Easy Archival Task
Billboard Jul 1997
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Billboard July 26, 1997
Alliance Weighs Options After Chapter 11 Filing
Joel Sees Pop Exit With Greatest Hits 3
Artist Making A Lasting Impression On Music Biz
WRCX Leads Radio Noms
Billboard Aug 1997
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Billboard August 2, 1997
BMG Rings Up Strong Results On A Wide Variety Of Fronts
Mechanicals Pact Set
RCA Expects Jai To Fill Mkt. Niche With His Soulful Sound
Disney Plans To Raise Its Profile In Music Biz
Billboard Aug 1997
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Billboard August 9, 1997
Murfreesboro: An Emerging Music Mecca
College Program, Local Scene Put Tenn. Town On Map
Marley Interpreted In Dub On Island
Music Industry Rallies Behind Phoenix House
Billboard Aug 1997
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Billboard August 16, 1997
Compilation Hits Have More Labels Turning To TV Mktg.
Replicators Cite Growing Burden Of CD Patent Fees
Trans World Back On Growth Track
Elvis Anniversary Brings Renewed Promotional Push
Billboard Aug 1997
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Billboard August 23, 1997
Strong Pound Worries U.K. Record Biz
New Kid-Vid Lines Face Tough Road At Retail
Failed Bid Leaves Red Ant On The Brink
Motown Aims To Expand Boyz II Men's Int'l Profile
Billboard Aug 1997
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Billboard August 30, 1997
4th-Qtr. Prospects Bright, Though Challenges Remain
WMG Assesses Its Future
Death Row Distrib Once Again In Play
Deutsche Grammophon On A Classical Campaign
Billboard Sep 1997
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Billboard September 6, 1997
The International Newsweekly Of Music
Video And Home Entertainment
September 6 1997
Billboard Sep 1997
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Billboard September 13, 1997
The International Newsweekly Of Music
Video And Home Entertainment
September 13 1997
Billboard Sep 1997
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Billboard September 20, 1997
Virgin Retail Consolidates In Europe
Candle Ignites Globally
Demand High For Elton John Single
Sony's Red Spawns Indie Group Red Ink
Billboard Sep 1997
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Billboard September 27, 1997
Motown Under Umbrella Of New Mercury Group
Anthony Adds Epic Stripes
Sony Classical Expands Reach With O'Connor
Virgin's Restructuring To Herald New Retail Concept
Billboard Oct 1997
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Billboard October 4, 1997
A Tribute Elton John
30 Years Of Music With Bernie Taupin
The Billboard Interviews By Timothy White And Craig Rosen
Billboard Oct 1997
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Billboard October 11, 1997
Japanese Labels Taking Steps To Revive Business
Blockbuster To Focus On Vids
WB Jazz Surges On Strength Of A&R Marketing
550's Sevelle Re-Creates Herself With Toys Set
Billboard Oct 1997
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Billboard October 18, 1997
Ska Fever Surges Into A New Era
New Troubles For Rap Act Wu-Tang Clan
Music Biz, EU Execs To Meet On C'right Issue
Fogerty Roadwork Driving Sales Of Artist's WB Set
Billboard Oct 1997
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Billboard October 25, 1997
The Surprising New Sounds Of New York City
Roots Rock's Ambel Works All Sides Of Biz
A Short-List Of The City's Unsigned Acts
Mellencamp's 1st Best Of Heralds His Mercury Exit
Billboard Nov 1997
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Billboard November 1, 1997
Elektra Slips A Live Set To Phish Faithful
Celine Dion's 550 Set Packs Superstar Punch
Larsen's UMI Emerges As A Global Force
Diverse Notes Define New York City Soundscape
Billboard Nov 1997
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Billboard November 8, 1997
The International Newsweekly Of Music
Video And Home Entertainment
November 8 1997
Billboard Nov 1997
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Billboard November 15, 1997
Garth's Sevens Ready To Roll
Anticipation High For Delayed Set
Capitol Nashville Undergoes Revamp
C'right Owners, Labels Finalize Royalty Rates
Billboard Nov 1997
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Billboard November 22, 1997
Meetings Focus On The State Of Irish Songwriting
Stein's Sire Stands Alone
Calypso-Rooted Carnival Gains Ground Globally
K-Tel Plans Online Music Biz, More Distribution Ties.
Billboard Nov 1997
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Billboard November 29, 1997
Radio Remixes: Boon Or Bane For Biz?
Jamaican Alt Scene In The Spotlight
Authors Bodies Forge Teamwork On Cannes Pact
Camden Town: Hot Spot For U.K. Up-And-Comers
Billboard Dec 1997
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Billboard December 6, 1997
Chet Atkins The Century Award
Billboard's Highest Honor
For Distinquished Creative Achievement
A Portrait Of The Artist By Timothy White
Billboard Dec 1997
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Billboard December 13, 1997
Come And Check Out The Four Diamonds That Brought Japan
The Dawn Of Dance Music On The Internet
Japan's Hottest Bu Coolest And Of Course Cutest Dance Unit Of Today
Speed/Every Boy's Mega-Babes/ Japan's Most Talented Girls/Boys Love Em!
Billboard Dec 1997
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Billboard December 20, 1997
Japanese Label Avex Undergoes Reorganization
Western Music Thrives As Niche Genre
New Alliance CEO To Refocus On Core Biz
Sales Spikes Expected For Stars Of Billboard Awards
Billboard Dec 1997
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Billboard December 27, 1997
The Year In Music
Year-End Charts Music &Business
News In Review
Our Critics Top 10 Picks
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