Vintage Photos of Disco Fever and Studio 54 Scene

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1970

The disco era started in 1970 and reigned supreme until 1980. Clubgoers flock to the dance floor to dance to the popular music.

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1970

Bianca Jagger on the dance floor with Chris Lawford at a disco club in 1970. If only we knew what song they were dancing to.

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1970

A clubber is dressed to the nines in a trendy sequin halter gown, as she takes a break from the dance floor.

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1972

Disco singer, Sylvester James, takes the stage with his band at Los Angeles hot spot, the Whisky a Go Go.

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1973

Even rockers wanted a taste of the disco life. In 1973, the English rock band Faces celebrated their album release at Tramp, a London discotheque.

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1974

Bright lights and crowded dance floors were the norm at disco clubs in the '70s. Here, teenagers hit the dance floor in 1974.

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1975

Dressed in a Lurex two-piece set and a feather boa, this disco lover is ready for an evening at the club.

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1975

One of the most popular disco divas of the '70s was Gloria Gaynor. Here, the songstress wears a silver sequin jumpsuit and cape, while delivering a command performance in California.

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1975

A clubgoer dances between the light towers at a discotheque, resulting in a psychedelic and mystical atmosphere.

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1975

Diana Ross takes the stage in a sequin draped dress with a fringe shawl and feathered hairpiece. In 1976, the singer released her first disco song, "Love Hangover," which promptly reached number 1 on the Billboard pop chart.

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1975

A woman dresses up for a night out at the Le Jardin in New York City in 1975.

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1975

Van Halen bass player, Michael Anthony, lets loose on a night out with his bandmates at an unknown disco club.

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1976

Donna Summer's music was so popular at discotheques that the singer was dubbed the Queen of Disco. Here, she performs at Radio City Music Hall.

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1977

Famous New York nightclub, Studio 54, opened in 1977. And afterward, the world was never the same—which these two lucky patrons on opening night could probably attest to.

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1977

A young Diane von Furstenberg enjoys a cocktail from a coup glass during a night out at Studio 54.

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1977

Two women embrace the dance floor at New York City's Studio 54.

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1977

An event at Studio 54 in 1977 brings out the biggest disco icons, including model Jerry Hall, Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Truman Capote, and Paloma Picasso.

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1977

The Rolling Stones take over the Trax discotheque in London. The band was launching a new album, Love You Live, by signing autographs for fans.

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1977

Cher shows off her moves during a night out in 1977, while wearing high-waisted blue jeans and a white button-down.

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1977

Fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo and singer Tina Turner join the party during an evening at Studio 54 in 1977.

Jennifer Algoo is the Visuals Director at Harper's BAZAAR.  She is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts and has previously worked at Patrick McMullan Co. as well as completing internships at Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue and CosmoGirl! Magazine.   Jennifer covers royal, celeb and art content as well as overseeing all visual assets on BAZAAR.com.  When she's not obsessing over the royals you can find her attempting to solve cold cases as an armchair detective, traveling and experimenting with new recipes.  

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