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

For The Record

Hello, and welcome to RC 569

I Was There • A reader's recollection of a key music event

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Store to the fore! • The annual Record Store Day returns with 400-plus releases

Sabbath, bloody sabbath • Black Sabbath reunite for final filmed gig on hallowed Aston Villa turf

Peter Hooton • The Farm's Peter Hooton on their first studio set in 32 years

NEWS

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

Southend-on-Scene • Dr Ron The Day Tripper gives us the low-down on Essex exhibitionism and more

If you want stamps… • Fifty years of AC/DC albums marked by the Royal Mail

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

Taylor made • With a new Taylor Swift album due later this year, boffins assess her fans’ eco outlook

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

Bill of sale • RRPG Editor Daryl Easlea attends Omega's latest largescale sale event

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Vinyl degradation? • Australian record industry ‘insider’ questions the ‘vinyl resurgence’

The A to Z of Analogue • Industry body produces in-depth report covering Gen Z's vinyl-buying habits

The Vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

PRESSING MATTERS

STAMP YOUR FEET • Following our delve into British rock'n'pop stamps, we take a look at what's available from the Americas. Paul Bowler gets stuck in

The Collector • This month: Andy Bell

TRASH AND TREASURE • Ian Shirley talks to two acts whose past and present have been raided for Record Store Day 2025: Simon Wright and Mick Brophy of Weybridge-formed, reunited punk band Trash, and veteran British singer/songwriter and blues queen Dana Gillespie

LONG DISTANCE LOVE • Joe Matera talks to Roger Glover about the debut solo single that foundered domestically but soared abroad

CLASS ACT • STUART DAMON

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

SOUND AND VISION • RC revisits a classic music TV or film moment

MOST Wanted • From Cherry Bombs to Gorilla Biscuits, Paul Rigby offers you a selection of tasty collectable morsels, this month

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

Not Forgotten

anchoressaway • Catherine Anne Davies The art of the cover version

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

33⅓ minutes with… Alex Lifeson

“I'VE LEARNED WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF ME – INCLUDING BILL CLINTON” • Along with The Beatles and Motown, Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hits for Dionne Warwick were among the key sounds of the 60s. Thanks to Barry Manilow and Barry Gibb, her story didn't end there, though....