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

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Hello, and welcome to RC548

I Was There • A reader’s recollection of a key music event

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Under Peru-ssure • Queen 25-album collection due in Peru, and lots more Freddie Mercury due

Laura Cantrell

Acoustic

'Elp yourself to Keith • Keith Emerson 20-disc box set in the offing

The cost of collecting crisis, slight returns • Dorset record shop announces its closure

Leicester, not so square • Midlands city displays punk pride, as Lois Wilson reports

The Beast of Jethro Toe • 1982 Jethro Tull opus gets the box set treatment

Meddling about • Pink Floyd album reworked by star-studded cast

Swift action • Taylor Swift Taylor’s Version actually not Taylor’s Version!

The song isn't over • The Who’s fifth outing and aborted concept project boxed, plus more

Walking in Memphis • A 20CD/book box of Memphis blues is out. Tony Burke asked author Martin Hawkins about it

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

MY PRECIOUS

HANGING IN THE GALLERY • In previous RCIs, we’ve looked at rock’n’pop museums in the UK, US, North & South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia. This time, Tim Jones runs the rule over Central & Eastern Europe

The Collector • This month: Label boss and musician Mark Robinson

MYSTERY RUSHENT RECORDING • Ian Shirley uncovers the story behind post-punk/synthpop producer Martin Rushent’s 60s group, The Nett, and meets his band-mate from way back when, Gerry Shadbolt

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

Vintage Vinyl • A regular look at record shops from the past

LABEL OF LOVE SPEEDY WUNDERGROUND

MOST Wanted • From the land of milk and Lonnie, Paul Rigby offers a selection of rich, nutritious rarities this month Now includes Whole Love Of Lots

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

Not Forgotten

musictovisit • Bob Stanley carries pop’s baggage everywhere Britain’s secret radio hits

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

33⅓ minutes with… Chuck D

"WE DIDN'T MIND A LITLE VIOLENCE" • How Alice Cooper, veteran shock-rocker and influence on every theatrical rock act from David Bowie to KISS to Slipknot, is still with us at the age of 75 is beyond human comprehension. Alcohol and cocaine couldn’t kill him. The guillotine blades and hangman’s nooses he uses onstage every night haven’t killed him (yet). Even being a part of...