Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated April 19, 1979 (Issue No. 289), priced $1.00 / UK 60p, and features the Village People on the cover at the height of their late‑1970s disco popularity.

The cover presents the group in full costume, showcasing the instantly recognisable characters that defined their visual identity and crossover appeal during the disco era. By 1979, the Village People were global stars following the success of hits such as Y.M.C.A., Macho Man, and In the Navy, making this a classic disco‑era Rolling Stone cover.

Additional cover features and headlines include:

From the YMCA to the Village People – by Abe Peck

George Harrison – With the Quiet Beatle by Mick Brown

Disco Report – Inside the Chicago Studio Scene

Hair – Tone for Cameron by Julia Cameron

The bright, full‑colour group portrait reflects Rolling Stone’s shift toward bolder, more pop‑driven covers in the late 1970s, balancing music journalism with broader cultural commentary.

This issue captures the Village People at their commercial and cultural peak, making it a strong example of disco‑era pop history and Rolling Stone cover collecting.

Condition:Cover present with visible edge wear, creasing, handling marks, and paper toning consistent with age. Spine stress visible. Bagged for protection with a later price sticker present.

Format: Standard magazine

Publication: Rolling Stone

Issue Date: April 19, 1979

Cover Feature: Village People

Country: United States / United Kingdom distribution