Origin of term 'Beatleg'

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Add my name to the list of those who first heard the term "beatleg" via the Belmo's Beatleg News.
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Me too!
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I should apologize. Evidently you can trace the origin of a portmanteau!
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this is from "The Beatles: An Illustrated Record" book by Roy Carr and Tony Tyler, first published 1975
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It was common parlance amongst cassette traders in the 70s
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Chuck and Dave.
That is a fantastic find. Thanks for sharing. I didn't think I was the first to use the term.
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Chuck and Dave wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 1:52 pm Image

this is from "The Beatles: An Illustrated Record" book by Roy Carr and Tony Tyler, first published 1975
That picture sure isn't in my copy of the book. Was it only in the original edition?
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Lord Reith wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:49 am That picture sure isn't in my copy of the book. Was it only in the original edition?
not sure sorry, as i have the 1975 edition only
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beatlesbelmo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:46 pm Chuck and Dave.
That is a fantastic find. Thanks for sharing. I didn't think I was the first to use the term.
you are welcome
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