The Record World Photograph

Record World was one of three major American music trade publications of the 1970s alongside Billboard and Cashbox. Placement in a Record World feature was a recognized indicator of industry presence for artists and labels of the era.

The December 4, 1976 issue of Record World included coverage of the Far Out label network under the title "Far Out Affair." This feature documented the label's artists at a period of active commercial activity.

The Record World article, published December 4, 1976, includes a photograph accompanying its coverage of the Far Out label and Booty People. The archive's source record indicates the article identifies Robert Palmer by name in connection with the individuals pictured. The article is archived at the World Radio History digital archive and a research copy is held locally.

The photograph is a primary source contemporaneous with the period in question. It was published in a major industry trade publication, not a retrospective or fan document.

The identification of Robert Palmer in the photograph rests on the 1976 article's own contemporaneous labeling. The archive has not obtained secondary confirmation from a person with direct knowledge of the individuals pictured who can independently verify the identification.

The article was located through the World Radio History digital archive. The research copy was obtained and is held in the local research archive.

Rights clearance from the publication's successor rights holder has not been confirmed. The photograph is currently restricted from public display under a copyrighted-third-party designation.