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1978
1978 in British Music
Disco fever peaks, post-punk emerges, and new wave breaks on British shores.
Key Events
- •Saturday Night Fever soundtrack dominates — disco becomes Britain's national soundtrack
- •The Jam release 'Down In The Tube Station At Midnight' — mod revival hits its stride
- •The Police release their debut — new wave's stadium-ready future begins
Dominant Genres
DiscoNew WavePunkPop
Notable Trends
- →Post-punk bands create more artful, experimental sounds from punk foundations
- →Mod revival brings sharp suits and scooters back to British streets
- →Disco's mainstream saturation provokes growing rockist backlash