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 RC540

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

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

China in his hands • Jean-Michel Jarre's China concerts double-LP receives 40th Anniversary revamp. The French electronicist recalls the highlights

Acoustic

Underground tape, for reel • The Velvet Underground debut demo discovered

Stranger things • Del Shannon box set boasting unissued cuts just around the corner

Scenesters • Ocean Colour Scene box set and coloured vinyl sets imminent

Don't cry Fre-ddie, Argentina • Queen 41-disc custom LP collection collated for South America

NO MAN IS AN ISLAND • News, views and interviews from the world of vinyl

UPCOMING VINYL RELEASES

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

VINYL FETISH • MOONLIGHT SERENADE MODERN FOLK QUARTET (MFQ)

MY PRECIOUS

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

JUKEBOX HEROES • Continuing our ongoing survey of unusual formats, Simon Wright looks at the rise and fall of jukebox EPs and ‘Little LPs’

The Collector • This month: Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys

VALUE ADDED FACTS

Diggin’ For GOLD • Our regular look at the more arcane corners of record collecting. Includes Label Of Love and Sound And Vision

Vintage Venue • A regular look at unsung haunts near you

LABEL OF LOVE INDEPENDENT PROJECT RECORDS

HIGHLIGHTS FROM INDEPENDENT PROJECT RECORDS

SOUND AND VISION • RC revisits a classic music TV or film moment

MOST Wanted • There's a buzz, noise, clash and general violence. Paul Rigby's quality collectables arrive direct and in-yer-face, this month. Now includes Whole Love Of Lots

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

Christine McVie 1943-2022

Not Forgotten

musictovisit • Bob Stanley carries pop's baggage everywhere Ark of the lost Raiders

maconblack • Fan or obsessive? Ian McCann long since crossed the divide

davidquanticklikes • …to write a column for Record Collector. Yay Remake/Remodel – or re-record?

auteurtoauthor • Luke Haines writes the shuk out of rock'n'roll It's all about the ’tude

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

33⅓ minutes with… Jake Bugg

THE WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND HOW OF ‘WHY’ • The song Why has a significant place in music history because it was one of the tracks the fledgling Beatles recorded with Tony Sheridan in 1961 before making a recording debut in their own...