Origin of term 'Beatleg'

[beatlesbelmo]

Hi folks. I'm trying to determine when the word 'Beatleg' was first used in print.
I'm pretty sure I was not the first to use it when I published my newsletter, "Belmo's Beatleg News" in 1987. But I have been unable to find it in any publications before then.
Thoughts?
Belmo

[zappaf78]

I always thought that you made up the word Belmo. Not sure if the term was ever used earlier. Just wanted to say thank you for every publication, I do have your books (Not For Sale is obviously not in mint condition, used it so many times).

[Bianju]

I mean, is there a way to trace the origin of a simple portmanteau?

If there is, I hereby claim ownership of the term "Beadledrop", what my needledrops folder is called.

[Rickenbacker325]

Hi folks. I'm trying to determine when the word 'Beatleg' was first used in print.
I'm pretty sure I was not the first to use it when I published my newsletter, "Belmo's Beatleg News" in 1987. But I have been unable to find it in any publications before then.
Thoughts?
Belmo

Your newsletter was certainly the first time I ever laid eyes upon that term…let’s give credit where credit is due!

[ksantus]

Yeah Belmo, I thought it was you as well. I remember seeing your stuff (and buying plenty) at Beatlfests and elsewhere.
It's your's - if you want it, here it is come and get it, but ya better hurry.

Thanks for all your contributions over the years.
Kevin

[ToddS]

Yes Belmo , i also thought it was you that thought of it .

[beatlesbelmo]

Thanks all for your kind words. I may have been the first to use this term; however, I certainly think it is possible someone came up with it before me. Anyway, keep on Beatlegging!

[BeatleGuy1949]

The first time I heard the term was from you Belmo!!

[MarkRJones1970]

Same here, Belmo’s Beatleg News!

[Lord Reith]

I'd collected boots since 1982 and never once heard or read the word until I saw a copy of Belmos. I remember laughing.