Classic Rock Presents Prog – Issue 18 (2011) – Summer of Prog Special – Ian Anderson Guest Editor – With CD

Original Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine | Issue 18 | 2011 | Summer of Prog | Ian Anderson | High Voltage Festival | Includes Promotional CD and Additional Magazine

An original copy of Classic Rock Presents Prog, Issue 18, published by Future Publishing in 2011.

This special edition celebrates the world of progressive rock, featuring an extensive Summer of Prog theme, a guest-editing appearance by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, interviews with progressive rock musicians, historical features, festival coverage and contemporary progressive music.

The magazine features a highly distinctive illustrated cover combining classic progressive rock imagery, psychedelic artwork, colourful musical motifs and photographs of influential musicians.

This particular copy also comes with the separate Prog magazine and promotional CD shown in the photographs.

An appealing collectable for fans of progressive rock, Jethro Tull, Yes, Caravan, Opeth and the wider progressive music scene.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog

• Issue: Number 18

• Year: 2011

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Original UK Cover Price: £7.99

• Language: English

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock / Music

• Main Theme: Summer of Prog

• Guest Editor: Ian Anderson

• Special Features: High Voltage Festival coverage, interviews and progressive rock retrospectives

• Included Items: Main magazine, separate Prog publication and promotional music CD, as photographed

• Condition: Pre-owned / Used

• SKU: 1606

Front Cover – Detailed Description

The main magazine features an elaborate, colourful cover celebrating progressive rock music and its distinctive artistic heritage.

Across the top is the large PROG masthead, accompanied by the Classic Rock Presents branding.

An orange banner prominently announces:

Guest Edited by Ian Anderson

A circular photograph of Ian Anderson appears in the upper-right corner.

The centre of the cover is dominated by the headline Summer of Prog, surrounded by an intricate collage of musicians, guitars, swirling psychedelic patterns, colourful stripes, stars and musical imagery.

The artwork uses vivid orange, yellow, pink, purple and blue tones, reflecting the visual style associated with classic progressive rock album artwork and festival posters.

The lower portion features a large illustrated face with a dramatic moustache, surrounded by colourful psychedelic shapes.

The design gives the issue a distinctive collector-friendly appearance.

Summer of Prog

The main cover story celebrates progressive rock through a special summer festival theme.

The cover promotes a major festival feature, describing a celebration of progressive music and a large roundtable discussion.

This makes the issue particularly interesting for readers following the progressive rock revival and festival scene of the early 2010s.

Ian Anderson – Guest Editor

One of the issue's major attractions is its association with Ian Anderson, best known as the frontman, vocalist and flautist of Jethro Tull.

His guest-editing appearance is prominently advertised across the top of the cover.

For Jethro Tull enthusiasts and Ian Anderson collectors, this is a particularly relevant feature.

High Voltage Festival

The cover prominently advertises a Complete High Voltage Guide.

High Voltage was a major rock festival associated with classic rock, progressive rock and heavy music.

The magazine's coverage provides a period snapshot of the festival scene and the artists involved.

Featured Artists and Cover Stories

Yes – Jon Anderson

The cover advertises a feature involving the progressive rock band Yes.

It includes a quotation attributed to Jon Anderson, alongside a reference to the band's album The Ladder.

This feature will be of interest to collectors of Yes memorabilia and readers interested in the band's later recording history.

Jon Anderson – Survival and Other Stories

A separate headline highlights Jon Anderson and his album Survival & Other Stories.

This provides another connection to the Yes vocalist and his solo recording career.

Caravan – Steve Davis Interview

One of the more unusual features advertised is an interview involving legendary snooker player Steve Davis and progressive rock band Caravan.

The headline reads:

Snooker Legend Steve Davis Interviews Caravan!

This crossover between sport and progressive rock is a distinctive feature of the edition.

It may appeal to collectors of Caravan memorabilia as well as fans of Steve Davis and his interest in progressive music.

Greenslade

The magazine advertises a feature involving Greenslade, the British progressive rock group known for its keyboard-led sound.

The cover includes a quotation associated with the band's history.

This adds another important classic progressive rock name to the issue.

Opeth

Swedish progressive metal band Opeth are also featured.

The cover advertises details of a new album, reflecting the band's place in the progressive music scene during 2011.

This is particularly relevant to Opeth collectors interested in contemporary coverage from that period.

Jan Akkerman

The issue also advertises an appearance by Jan Akkerman, the Dutch guitarist best known for his work with Focus.

A quotation concerning his musical career is featured on the cover.

This provides another connection to the classic European progressive rock movement.

Twelfth Night

British progressive rock band Twelfth Night are included among the advertised features.

The cover references Geoff Mann and the band's history, providing material of interest to collectors of British neo-progressive rock.

Additional Featured Artists

The cover also advertises appearances or coverage involving:

• Muse

• Hawkwind

• Focus

• Frank Zappa

• Steve Hackett

• Tangerine Dream

• Supertramp

• Colosseum

• Neil Peart

• And additional progressive rock artists

These names reflect the magazine's broad coverage of established progressive rock groups, influential musicians and contemporary acts.

Included Separate Prog Publication

The photographs show an additional Classic Rock Presents Prog publication accompanying the main magazine.

This separate publication has a predominantly black cover featuring three musicians.

Its headline reads Renaissance Men, with the accompanying theme of three generations of progressive rock.

The cover identifies the featured musicians as:

Lee Jackson / Cardinal Les – associated with Barclay James Harvest.

David Cavanagh – associated with Anathema.

Bryan Josh – associated with Mostly Autumn.

The publication discusses the progressive rock tradition across different generations, highlighting the continuing development of the genre.

The black background, formal portraits and gold-coloured typography create a distinctive contrast with the brightly coloured main magazine.

This additional publication is included as shown.

Included Promotional CD – ProgNosis 18

The photographs clearly show an original promotional music CD titled ProgNosis 18.

The CD is presented in a printed cardboard sleeve featuring classical architectural artwork.

The sleeve includes a large domed building, columns, steps and an illustrated sky, reflecting the progressive rock theme.

The reverse of the sleeve displays the Classic Rock Presents Prog branding and a printed track listing.

CD Track Listing

1. Big Big Train – Kingmaker

2. Nektar – Desolation Valley

3. CCLR – Morning Comes

4. Comedy of Errors – The Student Prince (Part 1)

5. Motorpsycho – Wishing Well

6. Phi Yaan-Zek – Adventures in Myth/Ecstasies of the Starlight Self

7. Scale the Summit – Gallows

8. Spirits Burning – Internal Detective

9. Atrium – Like You

The CD provides a selection of progressive rock recordings spanning established groups and contemporary progressive artists.

The reverse sleeve also displays the Future Publishing logo and copyright information dated 2011.

Important: The printed CD sleeve is visible in the photographs. The playing surface of the actual disc has not been shown or tested, so playback condition cannot be guaranteed.

Condition – Important Information

Pre-owned collectable magazine package showing signs of previous handling and storage.

Main Magazine

The main magazine appears generally presentable, with the colourful cover artwork remaining bright and clearly visible.

Visible condition points include:

• Light rubbing and handling marks across the glossy front cover.

• Minor scuffing and surface wear, particularly noticeable in darker printed areas.

• Some wear around the outer cover edges.

• Slight corner bending and softening.

• Minor wear around the upper-left corner.

• Small amounts of edge rubbing near the lower corners.

• Light creasing and waviness consistent with previous handling.

• The main cover remains visually attractive, with its illustrations and printed headlines clearly legible.

Separate Prog Publication

The accompanying black-covered publication also shows signs of previous handling.

• Minor surface rubbing is visible on the dark cover.

• Some light edge and corner wear is present.

• Slight handling marks and surface scuffs can be seen.

• The front cover artwork and lettering remain clear.

• The publication appears to retain its original bound format.

Promotional CD Sleeve

The promotional CD sleeve shows visible signs of age and handling.

• Light surface scratches and rubbing are visible.

• The dark reverse sleeve shows scuffing.

• Some wear is present around the outer edges and corners.

• The printed track listing remains readable.

• The illustrated front sleeve remains colourful and presentable.

The CD itself has not been play-tested.

Interior Pages and Binding

The complete interior pages of the main magazine and separate publication have not been photographed.

Their full condition, including any internal marks, creases, annotations or loose pages, cannot be independently confirmed.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The items are pre-owned and should not be considered mint or pristine.

Included Items and Original Extras

The sale includes the following items shown in the photographs:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog – Issue 18 main magazine.

• Separate Renaissance Men-themed Prog publication.

• ProgNosis 18 promotional CD in its printed sleeve.

Any other original free gifts, promotional items, loose inserts or additional materials that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the items specifically shown and described are included.

Packaging and Delivery

All included items will be carefully packaged to help protect them during transportation.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international delivery.

Collector's Summary

An original Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 18 from 2011, featuring a colourful Summer of Prog cover, guest editing by Ian Anderson, High Voltage Festival coverage and features involving Yes, Jon Anderson, Caravan, Steve Davis, Greenslade, Opeth, Jan Akkerman and Twelfth Night.

The package also includes the separate Renaissance Men-themed Prog publication and the ProgNosis 18 promotional music CD sleeve shown in the photographs.

A collectable package for enthusiasts of classic progressive rock, British music magazines, festival memorabilia and original promotional music releases.

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue: 18
Year: 2011
Publisher: Future Publishing
Included: Main Magazine, Additional Publication and Promotional CD Sleeve
Condition: Pre-owned / Used
SKU: 1606