Record Collector

Record Collector is the UK's longest-established monthly music magazine for the fans who want to dig a little deeper into the subject of rare and collectable records. Founded in 1979, Record Collector is buzzing with features about music, with artist interviews, discographies and all the inside knowledge that only this highly respected title can deliver. Filled with comprehensive and trusted reviews, in which modern gems nestle alongside classic reissues. There’s also a Diggin’ For Gold and Value Added Facts sections, which sift the musical treasures from retro rubbish, gives readers the inside scoop on what’s happening in the world of music auctions and let’s you know which vinyl sitting in your attic could mean you’re sitting on a gold mine. And, of course, there’s all the news that any discerning music fan could want delivered directly to your device with a Record Collector digital edition.

Record Collector

Hello, and welcome to RC 576

For The Record

I Was There • Readers report on revolutionary (for them, or everyone) gigs

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

One nation under an album • Scores of rock-themed albums lead the UK annual long-player celebration

Who are you looking at? • The Who’s Who Are You is due on various formats including a box set

Wish you were more • Pink Floyd expanded 50th Anniversary studio set and box due

Ray Haller • Ray Haller of Sweet Savage on the NWOBHM veterans’ first set in 14 years

NEWS

What's Happening?!?! • Collecting’s roads less travelled

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

Pictures At An Exhibition • Artwork, photos and ephemera on public display

Bay watch • The most in-demand LPs on eBay recently, headed by Frank Ocean

In a Great Country • Official Big Country website reports US tariff troubles

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Fab more • The Beatles’ Anthology expanded on multiple media

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

MY PRECIOUS

PRESSING MATTERS • Recent limited-run vinyl releases to look out for

HIGHWAY STARS • Numerous rockers have had streets named after them. Joe Geesin walks in their footsteps

The Collector • This month: Paul Turner

VALUE ADDED FACTS • Ian Shirley, esteemed alumnus of the Rare Record Price Guide, answers your questions

Diggin' For GOLD • Our regular look at the more arcane corners of record collecting. Includes Vintage Venue and Label Of Love

Vintage Venue • A regular look at unsung haunts near you

LABEL OF LOVE JAZZ IS DEAD

MOST Wanted • Kleptomania, Deviant-cy and Kinks? Paul Rigby wishes to heal you, this month, with his top collectables

WHOLE LOVE OF LOTS • This month’s big scorers online

Not Forgotten

musictovisit • Bob Stanley carries pop’s baggage everywhere In praise of the Memphis belle

TALKING HEADS • On the couch with RC’s resident shrink, Dr Tim

IMMERSION • Wire frontman Colin Newman and collaborator Malka Spigel are as one on their latest joint effort

HOLLY GOLIGHTLY • Thee Headcoatees’ linchpin on her first studio set in seven years

RODDY WOOMBLE • Idlewild frontman on their first studio set in six years

HARRY MCVEIGH • White Lies singer/guitarist on their latest indie adventure

TOMI KOIVUSAARI • Finnish guitarist on Amorphis’ latest prog-metal effort

33⅓ minutes with… Samantha Fox

"I TOLD MICKIE MOST TO SHOVE IT" • The quintessential contender, Terry Reid, who died recently, passed on Robert Plant’s role in Led Zeppelin, left Deep Purple to Ian Gillan and was the vocal equal of Paul Rodgers and...