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 RC543

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

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

What’s in Store? • Record Store Day returns this month with 420-plus UK releases available in 260-plus independent record shops

Golden years • David Bowie’s personal collection, set for 2025 launch

A lad insane

HELLO IT'S ME Sarabeth Tucek • Smog collaborator on her first set in 12 years

Acoustic

Now that’s what I call mini disc • Danish scientists create world’s smallest audio format

Going with the Flo • Chris Bentley, R&B collector, tells Tony Burke about collating rare blues/R&B from West Florida

Stars on 45 • The Top 10 homegrown artists for US singles revealed

Bragging rights • The bard of Barking's 40-year career marked with box set and more

Blues folk • The US Smithsonian Institute mines the archive of late folklorist, Robert ‘Mack’ McCormick

THE SOUNDS OF THUNDER • News, views and interviews from the world of vinyl

FIRST SPIN • Readers’ virgin vinyl purchases

MY PRECIOUS • Lucrecia Dalt on Annette Peacock’s I’m The One

THE COLONIAL WINGS • In past RCIs we’ve surveyed popular music museums in the UK and US. This time, Tim Jones takes a gander down under

The Collector • This month: Sonic Youth RC reader Al Harwood

VALUE ADDED FACTS PAN PEOPLE • Delphina James, whose homage to Kraftwerk is a new entry in the RRPG, tells Ian Shirley about arranging electronic music for steel bands and her new project, playing the music of modern composer Ludovico Einaudi

Diggin’ For GOLD • Our regular look at the more arcane corners of record collecting. Includes Vintage Venue

Vintage Venue • A regular look at unsung haunts near you

MOST Wanted • Featuring electric guitars, Radiohead and AC/DC, Paul Rigby promises an electric performance from this month's top collectables Now includes Whole Love Of Lots

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

Burt Bacharach 1928-2023

Not Forgotten

music to visit • Bob Stanley carries pop’s baggage everywhere Shhh… library music

david quantick likes • …to write a column for Record Collector. Yay Best Known Album Syndrome

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

33⅓ minutes with… Paul Jones

“WE PROTESTED AND WERE HEARD” • Pauline Black and The Selecter may have had their ‘moment’ at the height of 2 Tone in the late 70s/early 80s alongside The Specials, Madness and The Beat, but that doesn’t mean they have...