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

Dear record collectors, the record collecting curious, and everyone else…

For The Record

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

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

PIRATES (and counterfeiters) ahoy! • US music industry trade body singles out illicit overseas releases

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

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

NEWS

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Bolan bonanza • T.Rex catalogue due out again in two new box sets

Cherry picks • Cherry Red label's stable expands once again

The Kings still rule • Deceased music icons top list of celebrity estate earners

Style it out • The Style Council multi-disc collections including unissued cuts are due

Topographic explorations • Yes’ 1973 double-album given the expanded box set treatment

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

I AM A LASER • Laser-etched and hologram discs had their day in the sun. Joe Geesin focuses on some of the landmark innovations that haven't entirely faded away

The Collector • This month: Warren Kurtz

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 Sound And Vision

PERFECT PITCH • VARIOUS Memorable Cup Finals (The Official FA Souvenir Album 1981)

SOUND AND VISION

MOST Wanted • From Billy Joe to Sev'n Foe to the Dettes of Mo, Paul Rigby raps about the rhythmic collectables, this month

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

Not Forgotten

auteurtoauthor • Luke Haines writes the shuk out of rock'n’roll The piquant power of forgotten fruit

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

ANDY BOWN • Ex-Status Quo keyboardist on his latest collaboration

SARAH NIXEY • Ex-Black Box Recorder's Sarah Nixey on her latest solo outing

JOSH RITTER • Singer-songwriter on his latest set

33 1/3 minutes with… Brinsley Schwarz

YOU CAN CALL ME AL • Inevitably, the obituaries that followed in the wake of his death in June focused on the work of lead Beach Boy, Brian Wilson. Now that the dust has settled, however, we can cast around a bit further, at the contributions made by brothers Dennis and Carl, cousin Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, and founder member Al Jardine. Here, Felix Rowe catches up with the occasional lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and writer of California Saga, All This Is That, Lady Lynda, and other fabulous BBs deep cuts and explores what it was like to step out from...