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Up for sale is a rare vintage issue of NME (New Musical Express) music newspaper dated October 19, 1996.
This prime 72-page Britpop-era edition features alternative rock icons Suede on the front cover as they ride a massive wave of success ("GLAMOUR OF THE GODS! Suede get back in the spotlight").
CRUCIAL COLLECTOR DETAIL: The back cover features a stunning, full-page advertisement for Oasis' iconic live concert release "...There and Then" out now on video tape. The ad features a massive crowd shot from their record-breaking Manchester Maine Road and London Earls Court shows, making it highly displayable and perfect for framing!
Features & Content Inside:
- Suede: In-depth cover story and interview with Brett Anderson as the band reclaims their spotlight.
- REM / U2: Historic early alternative rock news piece detailing an upcoming collaboration between the two legendary bands.
- Vic & Bob: Hilarious feature interview with comedy duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer ("Laughter! Laughter! Laughter! Shooting!").
- "Doing the Dude": Essential live concert reviews and coverage featuring Kula Shaker, PJ Harvey, and Ocean Colour Scene Live.
- Weekly news, charts, alternative reviews, and late-1996 scene features including: The Beautiful South, dEUS, Reef, CJ Bolland, Beth Orton, Chuck D, Babybird, and more.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition. Complete 72-page issue. Pages show standard vintage toning and mild yellowing typical of 1990s newsprint storage. Displays normal edge creasing, spine wear, and minor corner handling wear from age and reading, but remains structurally complete and in very nice collectible shape. Please see the detailed photos to inspect the exact condition.
Ships flat and securely packaged with heavy cardboard backing to protect the newsprint and ensure it arrives safely. A magnificent addition to any archive dedicated to Suede, Oasis, Britpop, or 90s music memorabilia!
