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 RC 579

For The Record

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

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Lynch mob • Eighty years since the birth of filmmaker/soundtracker David Lynch is celebrated in London

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

Jessica Griffin • The Would-be-Goods' Jessica Griffin on their first studio offering in 17 years

NEWS

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

Mercury, and other metals • Freddie Mercury celebrated with a raft of official coins

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

Close to the edit • Australian research suggests physical formats may gain from digital's loss

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

PRESSING MATTERS • Imminent/current limited-run vinyl releases to look out for

GET INTO THE GROOVE • Continuing his ongoing survey of formats odd and odder, Joe Geesin takes a peek into some unusual record grooves

The Collector • This month: DJ Nevio Bencivenni

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

LABEL OF LOVE IN A SPIN VINYL

MOST Wanted • Duffy, Harry & Tucker. No, not a lost episode of Grange Hill but Paul Rigby's top collectables, this month

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

Not Forgotten

musictovisit • Bob Stanley carries pop's baggage everywhere Must like Eddie

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

33 1 / 3 minutes with… Toyah Willcox

“I DIDN'T HAVE ANYONE TO BOUNCE OFF, LIKE MICK HAD KEITH” • Rolling Stones bassist for 31 years, solo artist, restaurateur, metal detector, good friend of acting royalty and self-described “world's oldest living rock star” - not to mention long-time Record Collector subscriber - Bill Wyman has been there or thereabouts since around the paleolithic era. With a box set imminent, collating his work spanning half a century, he talks us through his none-more-varied career. ”It's been an amazing life,” he tells Kris Needs

BILL COMMUNICATION • Five reasons why, in 2016, Keith Richards described Wyman as “the top bass player”

1956 ROCK'N'ROLL'S YEAR ZERO • Seventy years ago, a mighty wave was about to wash over these isles. A thrilling new sound from across the Atlantic began to prick up the ears of British youth, and popular music would never be the same again. Then a pre-teen, Spencer Leigh was already hooked on this exhilarating, outrageous new sound, and...