Record Collector Magazine - February 2024

In this issue

554 February In this issue: Bowie special! David Bowie circa Diamond Dogs and Bowie circa Young Americans – one issue, two covers! Geddy Lee on his childhood and his favourite Rush era; Cymande, Sarah Records, Sleater-Kinney, Delia Derbyshire and The Guess Who features; Paul McCartney, Cocteau Twins, Idles and The Smile reviewed; Rick Astley on his favourite records and Yoko Ono’s best records; and much more

RADIO TIMES

BBC Radiophonic Workshop pioneer Delia Derbyshire's archive is in the custodianship of a prestige Manchester archive. Steve Burniston visited in his tardis

7 mins

33 1/3 minutes with...Carmine Appice

The Vanilla Fudge drumming legend discusses the long-awaited official 50th anniversary Beck, Bogart and Appice Live In Japan box set, losing Jeff, learning from Rod and smokin' with Jimi.

4 mins

1,200 Pages? What Was I Thinking?

Frontman of the much-missed Rush, child of Holocaust survivors, veteran of 40-plus years in progressive rock, self-confessed germophobe and details obsessive and arguably the Greatest Living Canadian there's a lot for Geddy Lee, 70, to talk about. Fortunately, he's been able to squeeze it all into his new autobiography, My Effin' Life, in which he explores the perils of fame, the pleasures of retirement, and an unexpected dalliance with Peruvian marching powder. Asked to name Rush's best album by Joel McIver, he warns, "Millions of fans are going to disagree with me on this..."

10+ mins

Stairway to Avon

Record label Sarah was almost militantly sensitive. The next logical step after Postcard Records' \"worldliness must keep apart from me\" defiantly innocent ethos, its roster (The Field Mice, Heavenly, The Sea Urchins) had a quietly punk-fuelled ethos - feminist, socialist, anti-capitalist - yet was widely mocked and disparaged by the music press. Located in the heart of Bristol, Sarah were as far removed from \"baggy\" and Britpop as you could get. Jane Duffus, author of a new book about the label's enduring legacy, explains its appeal in the introduction below, then selects 14 \"hits\" from its catalogue.

6 mins

DUO LIPPY

Just as the second act of their careers - either side of a 10-year break - was gaining momentum, personal tragedy hit feminist firebrands SleaterKinney, now reduced to a two-piece. But after returning to work on artfully angular new album Little Rope, they created 10 songs that serve as a reminder that music can help you find your way through the darkness. A little hope: James McMahon

9 mins

MYSTERY MEN

Around the turn of the 70s, as many of their compatriots who are now household names were still building a mainstream profile, The Guess Who were Canada's biggest rock band. They never made many ripples over here, but hits such as American Woman remain instantly recognisable half a century on. They even bequeathed another major outfit in Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Meanwhile, two competing versions of The Guess Who are still touring. Rob Hughes hears their versions of events...

10 mins

A MESSAGE TO YOU

Give or take Hot Chocolate, well ahead of Hi-Tension et al, Cymande were the first black British band of note. With influences ranging from soul, funk, and reggae to blues-rock, jazz and calypso, they were big in the States but failed to capitalise on early success. A staple for sampladelic hip-hoppers, they are finally getting their due with a brand new documentary. Cymande says: Lois Wilson

9 mins

WHO CAN I BE NOW?

NINETEEN-SEVENTY-FOUR FOUND IN TRANSITION: FROM GLAM LEPER MESSIAH TO PLASTIC SOUL MAN. HERE, AND BOWIE'S SCHOOLFRIEND AND 70S COMPANION LRHUM TELL THE STORY OF BOWIE'S 74 AS HE MAKES THE CH-CH-CH-CHCHANGE FROM THE QUEASY FUTURE-SCHLOCK CONCEPT ROCK OF DIAMOND DOGS TO THE PHILLY-FIED NEO-DISCO OF YOUNG AMERICANS. EYES WRITE: NICK HASTED

10+ mins

UNDER THE RADAR

Artists, bands, and labels meriting more attention

4 mins

THE ENGINE ROOM

The unsung heroes who helped forge modern music

4 mins

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Record Collector Magazine Description:

Record Collector Magazine is a monthly magazine dedicated to all aspects of record collecting, from the latest releases to rare and vintage vinyl. It is published by Metropolis Group The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* New releases: Record Collector Magazine reviews new albums from all genres, including rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classical music.
* Reissues: The magazine also reviews reissues of classic albums, as well as box sets and compilations.
* Rare and vintage vinyl: Record Collector Magazine features articles on rare and vintage vinyl, including profiles of record labels, artists, and producers.
* Collecting tips: The magazine provides tips on how to start collecting records, how to care for your collection, and how to find the best deals.
* Record collector interviews: Record Collector Magazine interviews record collectors from all walks of life, from celebrities to everyday people.

Record Collector Magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the record collecting world.