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 RC 538

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

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Hunky Mory • David Bowie Isle Of Man stamps, Hunky Dory box set, auction lots, and more

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

Angela Strehli • Blues singer on her first set in 17 years

Acoustic

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

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Red-handed • Cherry Red racks up another raft of upcoming releases

The vinyl era • Resurgence of new vinyl continues through 2022

Bada Bing! • R.E.M. collaborator Mark Bingham's catalogue dusted off

Random access • Canada's largest independent record store unveils novel vinyl-vendor

Creature comforts • KISS box set and various expanded album formats in the offing

Let there be rock, and roll • There's perennial debate about what is the first rock'n'roll record, Tony Burke asked music historian Jim Dawson for his new book's conclusion

It's just an illusion • Guns N' Roses' third outing and sequel get special treatment

Ziggy played • Australian folk artist Ziggy Alberts outlines his latest eco-vinyl set to Paul Davies

Body of work • Imagination's career collected in multidisc box

The Vinylist • News, views and interviews from the world of vinyl

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

VINYL FETISH • WAS (NOT WAS) ARE YOU OKAY? (FONTANA 846 351 1, LP, UK, 1990) £10

MY PRECIOUS

MY TOP 5 • Readers’ stand-outs from their record collection

LIGHTS, CAMERA, LONDON! • Rock’n’pop movies have been made in the capital for decades. Tim Jones selects some standout silver screen scenes

The Collector • This month: Kyle Dale and David Walker, Oasis collectors

VALUE ADDED FACTS • Northampton punk band The Russians issued singles and tapes at the turn of the 70s, including one worth £100. Singer Julie ‘Rebelowitchz’ Woolmore talks to Ian Shirley

MILES LATER

Diggin' For GOLD • Our regular look at the more arcane corners of record collecting. Includes Vintage Venue and Sound And Vision

Vintage Venue • A regular look at unsung haunts near you No 47: The Municipal Hall, Pontypridd

SOUND AND VISION

MOST Wanted • From Star Wars to Robots to Olivia Neutron Bomb, Paul Rigby’s quality collectables hit the very edge of technology, this month Now includes Whole Love Of Lots

WHOLE LOVE OF LOTS •...