When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Up for sale is a rare vintage issue of NME (New Musical Express) music newspaper dated November 9, 1996.
This massive 80-page edition features psych-indie rockers Kula Shaker on the front cover ("Come and have a Goa... Kula Shaker take on all karmas!").
CRUCIAL COLLECTOR DETAILS:
- Features the historic breaking news front-page banner declaring the official end of a legendary era: "THE STONE ROSES SPLIT: You thought it was all over... it is now!"
- The back cover features the iconic, highly sought-after full-page advertisement for the VHS video release of "Trainspotting," complete with the famous "Choose Life" monologue text background. A perfect page for framing!
Features & Content Inside:
- Kula Shaker: Major cover feature and exclusive interview with Crispian Mills.
- The Stone Roses: Comprehensive reporting and retrospectives on the band's official breakup announcement.
- Tricky: Exclusive feature interview ("Return of the tense, nervous headcase").
- Weekly alternative music reviews, charts, and late-1996 scene features including: Pearl Jam, Ghostface Killah, Aphex Twin, Mazzy Star, The Beautiful South, The Lightning Seeds, Bis, Gene, and Incognito.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition. Complete 80-page issue. Pages show normal vintage toning and mild yellowing uniform with 1990s newsprint storage. Displays typical edge creasing, minor spine wear, and corner handling wear from age, but remains structurally complete and in very good collectible shape. Please see the detailed photos to inspect the exact condition.
Ships flat and securely packaged with thick cardboard backing to protect the newsprint and ensure safe arrival. An essential archive piece for fans of Kula Shaker, The Stone Roses, Madchester history, or 90s cinema culture!
