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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For The Record

I Was There • Gigs of seismic import - to you, or the culture

THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTORS

Opal coasts back to life • Brian Eno relaunched his Opal label in September after a 30-plus years’ hiatus, as Jeremy Allen reports

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

George Bunnell • George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock on their first studio set in 14 years

NEWS

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

By Who? • The Who’s 1975 opus expanded as six-disc box set

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

Mr Soft • Soft Machine’s early 70s covered by 17-disc box set

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Cherry blossoming • Cherry Red label expands its roster with more label and band acquisitions

Purple days • Star-studded Deep Purple tribute album due

Be my icon • Duran Duran celebrated by the Royal Mail

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

HEROES • Many rock stars had their own impressive record collections. Paul Bowler spotlights some historic personal archives

The Collector • This month: Dave Lewis

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 corners of record collecting. Includes Label Of Love

Vintage Vinyl: Expanded Edition • A regular look at record shops from the past

LABEL OF LOVE NONE MORE RECORDS

MOST Wanted • Whether you’re feeling Mello or stuck in a Jam, Paul Rigby has top collectables for every occasion Includes Whole Love Of Lots

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

Not Forgotten Dolly Parton 1946-2026

synge benefits • Dan Synge on rediscovering the middle of the road Taking the soft option

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

33⅓ minutes with… Arthur Brown

“THE ALBUM WAS A STARTING PISTOL” • Fifty years ago, Elvis Costello was working on material for his debut album, My Aim Is True. It was the start of an incredible run of albums that lasted for most of the 80s. On the release of a magnificent new box set, Sylvie Simmons (inset right) meets the artist she first reviewed for Sounds in 1977 to ask him about the birth of Elvis and the journey he embarked on with …True.

“VERY GAWKY, VERY JAUNDICED, VERY SINISTER” • Elvis Costello & The Attractions: the full review at the Whisky a Go Go, Los Angeles, by Sylvie Simmons for Sounds, 10 December 1977

THE LAST TANG IN TOWN • WITH A CAREER SPANNING NEARLY 50 YEARS, TYGERS OF PAN TANG ARE STILL AMONG METAL’S APEX PREDATORS. WITH THEIR 14TH STUDIO ALBUM,...