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Up for sale is a rare vintage issue of NME (New Musical Express) music newspaper dated June 29, 1996.
This thick 72-page edition features Northern Irish alternative rock icons Ash on the front cover at the absolute height of their success ("The Excess Files! Ash - Oh yeah, it's the start of the bummer...").
CRUCIAL COLLECTOR DETAIL: The back cover features a striking, full-page original advertisement for the cult-classic debut album "The Sun Is Often Out" by indie rock band Longpigs (featuring Richard Hawley).
Features & Content Inside:
- Ash: Definitive cover story and feature interview during their legendary '1977' album era.
- Sex Pistols: "Anarchy in the park" feature covering their famous 1996 Filthy Lucre reunion shows.
- Kula Shaker: "Grateful when you're cred!" – a deep-dive look at their trip to the top of the charts.
- Bluetones: Exclusive news and details on their 1996 Autumn Tour.
- Weekly reviews, music news, indie charts, and 1996 scene mentions including: Nas, Placebo, Elvis Costello, Mansun, Spring Heel Jack, De La Soul, Tindersticks, Leftfield, and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition. Complete 72-page issue. Pages show expected vintage toning and minor yellowing characteristic of 1990s newsprint storage. Displays light edge creasing, gentle spine handling wear, and minor corner curling from age, but remains structurally complete and in very nice collectible shape. Please inspect the high-resolution photos to review the exact condition.
Ships flat and securely packaged with heavy cardboard backing to prevent folding or bending during transit. A stellar addition to any collection of Ash, Sex Pistols, Longpigs, or mid-90s Britpop memorabilia!
