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 RC581

For The Record

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

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Knight's on the town • Beverley Knight leads host of pop and rock artistes taking to the boards in musicals this year

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

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

Children of War • Star-studded charity album out this month

Mint Aero • Aerosmith’s eponymous debut due in revamped forms

Amelia Fletcher • Amelia Fletcher of Heavenly on the indie outfit's first studio set in 29 years

NEWS

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

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Roughly halfway • Rough Trade's seven stores worldwide celebrate the indie's first 50 years

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

PRESSING MATTERS • Recent limited-run vinyl releases

NOVELTY RECORDS • Continuing our ongoing perusal of unusual formats, Joe Geesin gets to grips with novelty discs

The Collector • This month: Andy Bell

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 Vintage Venue

THE APPLE STRETCHING

Vintage Venue • A regular look at unsung haunts near you

MOST Wanted • From The Wailers to Mixed Feelings, Paul Rigby gets emotional about the top collectables, this month

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

Not Forgotten

davidquanticklikes • …to write a column for Record Collector. Yay Ha ha said the clown

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

33⅓ minutes with… Emeli Sande

THE RE-GENERATION GAME • With a recording career now spanning nearly 60 years, ex-Van Der Graaf Generator legend and cult solo artist supreme Peter Hammill selects his current favourite album from each decade of his solo work. Nadir we go: Daryl Easlea

45 EDINBURGH 45s • Heading north of the border once more for our monthly survey of singular musical hotspots, Allan Glen casts his eye over 60-plus years of short-form wonders from the Scottish capital and its various alumni

Movin’ At The House Party And Groovin’ At The Go-Go How Philly Became Disco

BARKLIFE • By the late 80s, The Dogs D'Amour were on the verge of breaking through to the mainstream with their brand of bluesy, glitter-flecked hard rock. But a combination of bad luck, dodgy decisions and sour intra-band relations repeatedly stalled their momentum, before frontman and principal songwriter Tyla jumped ship to embark on a prolific solo...