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

Hello, and welcome to RC585

For The Record

I Was There • Readers report on revolutionary (for them, or everyone) gigs

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Playing the long game • National Album Day returns to celebrate the long-playing record

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

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

Re Metallica • Metallica ReLoad remastered and expanded, with loads in a box set

Do Hammer • Do Hammer of goth-rockers Requiem In White on their first studio set in 32 years

NEWS

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

Speaking in Tongues • The Rolling Stones return with a new studio album, and a box set edition

Endless (re)cycle • Independent labels band together to support eco-vinyl push

The flip side of the Moon • Pink Floyd classic is celebrated with official coins, and more

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Under the counterfeit • A quarter of a million pounds of dodgy vinyl impounded by police

Rainbow re-rising • Star-studded Rainbow tribute features band members, and more

Analog-igs • As venues face testing economic times, many younger gig-goers ditch digital

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

I’M IN LOVE WITH MY CAR • Vintage car stereos were not all about 8-Track and cassette tapes. Joe Geesin gets in a spin over in-car turntables

The Collector • This month: Rami Resul

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

Diggin’ For GOLD • Our regular look at the more arcane comers of record collecting. Includes Label Of Love

LABEL OF LOVE • ANCIENT GREASE RECORDS

MOST Wanted • Move to the Sounds of Paul Rigby and his top collectables, this month 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 Musical pension plans

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

33⅓ minutes with… Mari Wilson

No Ordinary Joan • The “Godmother of Punk”; the “Original Riot Grrrl” — Joan Jett has earned many plaudits. Yet after she rose to fame with The Runaways, she saw them burn out while still barely into their twenties. She embarked on a successful solo career with The Blackhearts, though, and she’s still in fired-up form today, as she prepares to return to the UK. He loves rock‘n’roll: Chris Wheatley

SING WHEN YOU’RE WINNING • It’s all kicking off! etc. Football records tend to get a bad press, not just World Cup ones. Yet there is a rich batch of highly entertaining examples. The best of these celebrate soccer’s more...