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Up for sale is a highly collectible vintage issue of NME (New Musical Express) music newspaper dated November 16, 1991.
This historic 90s alternative music edition features Madchester legends Shaun Ryder and Bez of the Happy Mondays on the front cover in an iconic shoot ("Ryder Goes Strait - Happy Mondays tied and emotional").
CRUCIAL COLLECTOR DETAIL: This issue was published right as the grunge explosion hit the UK and features an early, highly sought-after live review of Nirvana in full color ("Seattle do nicely!"). A must-have for anyone collecting Nirvana history from their legendary 1991 'Nevermind' era.
Features & Content Inside:
- Happy Mondays: Extensive cover story and exclusive interview.
- Nirvana: Rare late 1991 live in-concert feature with color photography.
- Run DMC: Feature interview/article ("Shoe-raising hell!").
- "Stars and Strips": A look at nudity in rock music.
- Additional features, interviews, and early career mentions: The Cranberries, Catherine Wheel, Slade, Daisy Chainsaw, Soul Family Sensation, Top, Fabulous, and Consolidated.
- Authentic retro 1990s advertisements, featuring a beautiful full-page Pernod liquor ad on the back cover.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition. The issue is complete. Pages show expected vintage toning and mild yellowing typical of 1990s newsprint storage. Shows light edge creasing and handling wear, but remains in very clean structural shape. Please look over the high-resolution photos to evaluate the exact condition.
Ships flat and safely packaged with strong cardboard support to ensure it arrives without bending. A foundational piece for any 90s grunge, Madchester, Nirvana, or vintage indie music collection!
