After the success of last year’s Record Collector Presents Paul McCartney our attention turns to his old sparring partner John Lennon and his muse, Yoko Ono. Record Collector Presents John & Yoko spends 116 pages examining their joint careers, together and apart from 1968 to the present day, featuring some of the best writers, peers, admirers, and authorities. Slits biographer Zoë Howe examines the shift in public perceptions of Yoko, Terry Staunton looks at the Lennons on film, there’s a brand-new 7-PAGE UK discography, as well as assessments of all their studio albums, features on their compilations, Plastic Ono Band singles, a look inside the GRAMMY-nominated Mind Games box set with co-curator Simon Hilton, key rarities and much, much more.
Record Collector Presents… Radiohead
On the 25th anniversary of OK Computer, we pay tribute to one of the world’s most inventive and uncompromising bands. In this special 116-page magazine, we trace the group’s timeline from their formative years in Oxford and rise to global stardom through to the present day. We speak exclusively to producer John Leckie about the making of The Be…
Record Collector presents… Elton John
As Elton John’s magnus opus Goodbye Yellow Brick Road celebrates its 50th anniversary,Record Collector pays tribute to one of the most influential and flamboyant artists of alltime. We trace five glorious decades of the Rocket Man from his early years as the prodigyfrom Pinner through to his metamorphosis into an international superstar. Ins…
Record Collector Presents… U2
Record Collector Presents… U2 pays tribute to Bono and the boys with this all-new special edition. Featuring pieces on the band’s early years, their special relationship with the US of A, and their embrace of remix culture, it also has an exclusive extract from Bono’s memoir Surrender, plus an essay penned by close associate Neil McCormick on…
Record Collector Presents… Genesis
Record Collector Presents Genesis is a new, one-off magazine that celebrates the storied career of Genesis. Looking solely at the work of the group (as their solo releases are another magazine in itself!), RC follows them from their early days recording for Decca in 60s London to their current – and possibly final – world tour. There’s e…