This collectible first edition reference volume, published in 1980 by Guinness Superlatives Ltd., offers a comprehensive chronological and alphabetical review of every British hit single to reach the charts during the 1970s. Compiled by a powerhouse team of legendary broadcasters and music historians—including Jo and Tim Rice, Paul Gambaccini, and Mike Read—the book serves as an essential archive for the "decade in pop," featuring detailed chart positions, artist discographies, and iconic photography of era-defining stars like David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and the Bee Gees. The book is in good vintage condition, showing some expected shelf wear and light creasing to the edges of the colorful laminated softcover, though the internal pages remain crisp, clean, and securely bound with no visible inscriptions or significant foxing.