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

For The Record

Hello, and welcome to RC 567

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

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Bob's your uncle! • An ultra-rare Bob Dylan disc is uncovered for the first time. By Richie Unterberger

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

RR Dallaway • RR Dallaway of The Very Things GXL on their first studio album in 35 years

NEWS

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

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

The Reichter scale • Steve Reich catalogue collated in new box

Tapes in the closet • Cache of unissued Michael Jackson recordings unearthed in the US

NEWS

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

More words about Bowie • Another tranche of David Bowie books emerges, and more

NEWS

Still getting physical • Vinyl growth in UK continues while the decline of the CD slows

The public gets what the public wants • Another annual batch of public domain songs and discs is made available

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

PRESSING MATTERS

HI-FIDELITY? • Running a record shop is a dream for many music aficionados. Steve Burniston investigates how to run a successful one

The Collector • This month: Jess Harding

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

TUTL DO NICELY • Jeremy Allen meets the Faroe Islands’ progressive record label

GLAM'S LOST PAIGE

SOUND AND VISION • RC revisits a classic music TV or film moment Roy C, Helen Shapiro, Herman's Hermits, The Ivy League, Pete And Gordon, Cleo Laine, Ray Ellington, Ruby Miller, Gene Pitney, The Beatles

MOST Wanted • From leotards to shoes to even a bit of Suede, Paul Rigby offers only the most stylish and fashionable of top collectables this issue

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

Not Forgotten

Neu Values • For David Stubbs, Brat's entertainment

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

DAVE LOMBARDO • Ex-Slayer drummer tells Joel McIver about his new Venamoris project

ERIC BASS • Shinedown drummer on his new solo outing

CHESNEY HAWKES • Pop singer on his latest studio endeavour

DAVE FENTON • The Vapors’ frontman on their latest studio venture

MARKO HIETALA • Ex-Nightwish singer-guitarist on his latest solo outing

33 ⅓ minutes with… Stuart Staples

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