Playboy (USA) Year 1980 Magazine Back Issues
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Playboy Jan 1980
Wild & Crazy Anniversary
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Playboy January 1980 Features Covergirl Steve Martin (Not Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler Playmate of the Month is Gig Gangel photographed by Ken Marcus Up Against The 1980s - Alvin Toffler's New Future Shocker The N.F.L.'s Sexiest Cheerleaders! Playboy Scores Again Fun And Pajama Games At Playboy Mansion West San Francisco: Gay Power Ignites A Straight Backlash | |
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Playboy Feb 1980
Special Valentine
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Playboy February 1980 Features Covergirl Candace Collins (Not Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler Playmate of the Month is Sandy Cagle photographed by Pompeo Posar Suzanne Somers' Nude Playmate Test: Ten Glorious Pages Of TV's Hottest Sex Star Romance In The Fast Lane - A Concorde Weekend In Paris Playboy's Guide To The Winter Olympics A Rousing Look At The Year In Sex | |
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Playboy Mar 1980
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Playboy March 1980 Features Covergirl Bo Derek (Nude) photographed by John Derek Playmate of the Month is Henriette Allais photographed by Arny Freytag John Connally: The Canny Conservative Bo Derek: The "10" Girl In A Sensational Nude Pictorial Pot Power: Who'll Cash In If They Legalize Grass? Terry Bradshaw: An Irreverent Interview With The NFL's Best Quarterback | |
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Playboy Apr 1980
Music Jamboree
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Playboy April 1980 Features Covergirl Shari Shattuck (Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler Playmate of the Month is Liz Glazowski photographed by Ken Marcus At Ease: Playboy Salutes The Women Of The Armed Forces Playboy's Playmate Reunion: 25 Years Of gatefolds Come To Life Mind And Body: Why Some People Get Sick And Others Don't Screwballs by Jay Cronley | |
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Playboy May 1980
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Playboy May 1980 Features Covergirl Terri Knepper (Nude) photographed by Arny Freytag Playmate of the Month is Martha Thomsen photographed by Arny Freytag Stewardesses! A Glorious Pictorial America's Islam Connection The Toughest Job In Sports The Nude Miss World | |
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Playboy Jun 1980
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Playboy June 1980 Features Covergirl & Playmate of the Year Dorothy Stratten (Nude) photographed by Mario Casilli Playmate of the Month is Ola Ray photographed by Richard Fegley John Anderson Interview: Is He The Best? Winning Through Negotiation: How To Get What You Want Le Roy Neiman Sketchbook My Fear Of Dentists | |
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Playboy Jul 1980
Summer Sex
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Playboy July 1980 Features Covergirl Sandra Dumas (Nude) photographed by Phillip Dixon Playmate of the Month is Teri Peterson photographed by Phillip Dixon Playboy's Fearless Guide To Sun, Sand And Surf Dudley Moore Searches For Another "10" Bruce Jenner Interview Maui Wowee! Hawaii's Most Voluptuous Views | |
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Playboy Aug 1980
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Playboy August 1980 Features Covergirl Bo Derek (Nude) photographed by John Derek Playmate of the Month is Victoria Cooke photographed by Mario Casilli Bo Encore! A Second Visit With Hollywood's Hottest Number Ronald Reagan: Who Is This Guy Anyway? By Robert Scheer N.F.L. Preview: Playboy's Whiz Picks The Pros Playboy Interview: Dr. William Shockley On Race And Sperm Banks | |
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Playboy Sep 1980
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Playboy September 1980 Features Covergirl Rita Lee (Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler Playmate of the Month is Lisa Welch photographed by Ken Marcus & Pompeo Posar We'll Take Romance by John Sack Bunker Hunt's Great Silver Caper: The Complete Story Tom Robbins' Fabulous New Novel Cheech & Chong: A Playboy Pictorial Goes Up In Smoke | |
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Playboy Oct 1980
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Playboy October 1980 Features Covergirl S. J. Fellowes (Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler Playmate of the Month is Mardi Jacquet photographed by Richard Fegley The Girls Of Canada: 12 Pages Of Northern Delights A Tough, Sizzling Interview With G. Gordon Liddy Death In The South - The FBI On Trial Playboy's Off-Season Travel Planner | |
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Playboy Nov 1980
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Playboy November 1980 Features Covergirl Mardi Jacquet (Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler Playmate of the Month is Jeana Tomasino photographed by Richard Fegley Election Special! How Washington Really Works: A Primer For Jimmy, Ron Or John Who Cares Who shot J.R.? A Weird, Evil, Wonderful Interview With Larry Hagman A Very Good Year For Sex In Cinema The Women Of The U.S. Government: Ten Pages Of Unimpeachable Beauty | |
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Playboy Dec 1980
Gala Christmas
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Playboy December 1980 Features Covergirl The Playboy Bunny (Not Nude) photographed by Tom Staebler and Len Willis Playmate of the Month is Terri Welles photographed by Richard Fegley Sex stars Of 1980 The Anatomy Of Desire: When You're Hot, You're Hot - And Here's Why Contemporary Masterpieces Of Erotic Art Dick Gregory's Exclusive Report From Inside Iran | |
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The first issue, published in December 1953, did not carry a date, as Hugh Hefner was unsure whether there would be a second issue. The first centerfold was Marilyn Monroe, although the picture used had originally been taken for a calendar, rather than for Playboy. The first issue was an immediate sensation; it sold out within a matter of weeks. Known circulation was 53,991 (Source: Playboy Collector's Association Playboy Magazine Price Guide). The cover price was 50¢. Copies of the first issue in Mint to Near Mint condition fetched over $8,000 in 2007.
The famous logo, depicting the stylized profile of a rabbit wearing a tuxedo bow tie, was designed by art designer Art Paul for the magazine's second issue and has appeared on every issue since; a running joke in the magazine involves hiding the logo somewhere in the cover art or photograph. Hefner said that he chose the rabbit as a mascot for its "humorous sexual connotation", and because the image was "frisky and playful".
An urban legend started about Hefner and the Playmates of the Month because of markings on the front covers of the magazine. From 1955 to 1979 (except for a six month gap in 1976), the "P" in Playboy had a number of stars printed in or around the letter. The legend stated that this was either a rating
that Hefner gave to the Playmate according to how attractive she was, the number of times that Hefner had slept with her, or how good she was in bed. The stars, which ranged in number between zero and twelve, actually indicated the domestic
or international advertising region for that printing.
Since reaching its peak in the 1970s, Playboy has seen a decline in circulation and cultural relevance because of increased competition in the field it founded — first from Penthouse, Oui, and Gallery in the 1970s; later from pornographic videos; and more recently from lad mags such as Maxim, FHM, and Stuff. In response Playboy has attempted to re-assert its hold on the 18–35 male demographic it once controlled through slight changes to its content and focusing on issues and personalities more appropriate to its audience—such as hip-hop artists being featured in the Playboy Interview.
Christie Hefner, a daughter of Hugh Hefner, became the CEO of Playboy in 1988 and is now also the Chairman of the Board.
The magazine celebrated its 50th Anniversary with the January 2004 issue. Celebrations were held at Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, and Moscow during the year to commemorate this event.
The best-selling Playboy edition was the November 1972 edition, which sold 7,161,561 copies. One-fourth of all American college men were buying the magazine every month. It is interesting to note that although this issue is available in abundance, it is very difficult for collectors to find this issue in excellent condition. The black ink on the cover wore off easily and it is difficult to find this issue with a bright clean crisp black color. A Near Mint copy of this issue is a hard find.
Perhaps coincidentally, a cropped image of the issue's centerfold (which featured Lena Soderberg) became a standard image for testing image processing algorithms. It is known simply as the "Lenna" (also "Lena") image in that field.
Many people ask about Playboy UK, Playboy USA is the same issue that was issued in the UK because there was no need to translate the magazine. So, Playboy USA and Playboy UK are the same magazine.
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