Vintage Thrills Magazines: A Big Magazines & Electric Blue Archive

Welcome to the definitive collection of Vintage Thrills Magazines, one of the most successful and enduring titles from the legendary Big Magazines Ltd stable. A cornerstone of the David Sullivan publishing empire, Thrills became a household name on the British newsstand during the 1980s and 1990s by offering a grittier, more authentic alternative to the high-gloss glamour of the “Big Five.”

The Electric Blue Connection

Many collectors notice the iconic “An Electric Blue Production” branding across the covers and credits of Thrills. This was a strategic cross-over with the massively popular Electric Blue video magazine series. By linking the magazine to the high-quality production of the Electric Blue films, Big Magazines Ltd created a unified brand that defined an era of British adult media. Today, these magazines are highly sought after by archivists looking for that specific “Electric Blue” aesthetic.

Why Collect Thrills?

• The “Readers’ Wives” Pioneer: Thrills was famous for its raw, “girl-next-door” photography and pioneering the “Readers’ Wives” style that came to dominate the 80s and 90s.

• David Sullivan Heritage: As a key title in the Gold Star / Big Magazines portfolio, it represents a vital piece of UK publishing history.

• Era-Specific Style: From the fashion and hairstyles to the bold, unapologetic layouts, Thrills is a time capsule of late 20th-century British glamour.

Archive-Grade Quality & Service

At Vintage Adult Magazines UK, we treat every issue of Thrills as a piece of history. Each magazine is hand-inspected to ensure it is 100% complete with all original centerfolds and supplements intact. We use professional grading standards (EX, VG, G) so you can buy with total confidence.

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