''Pulse!'' was a tabloid magazine published by

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(under the direction of VP of Publishing Mike Farrace) which contained record reviews, interviews and

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History and profile

''Pulse!'' was started in 1983. The magazine was published on a monthly basis. Initially, it was given away free in their stores to promote their

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. In 1992, ''Pulse!'' began national distribution with a cover price of $2.95. ''Pulse!'' was cancelled in 2002 when the company discontinued U.S. operations. The last of the 222 issues appeared in December 2002.

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