Guitar Magazine October 1998 Placebo Green Day Elliott Smith The Doors (1502)

Original Guitar Magazine – October 1998, Volume 9 No. 1, with Placebo as the main cover feature.

The front cover prominently features Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal of Placebo, with Olsdal pictured holding a red bass guitar. The headline simply reads “PLACEBO”, accompanied by the cover quote “It’s harder... and softer!” This is a strong late-1990s alternative rock issue and should appeal to collectors of Placebo memorabilia, 1990s music magazines, guitar publications and Britpop/alternative-era material.

Magazine Details

Publication: Guitar Magazine
Full Date: October 1998
Volume: 9
Number: 1
Original UK Price: £2.80
Main Cover Feature: Placebo
SKU: 1502

Placebo Cover Feature

Placebo dominate the cover, with both members photographed against a clean white background. The issue dates from the band's important late-1990s period and is especially relevant to collectors following their early career.

The cover presentation is very distinctive, using an oversized PLACEBO masthead across the lower half, while the musicians and instrument occupy most of the central artwork.

Other Featured Artists & Content

The cover advertises a particularly strong selection of late-1990s and classic guitar-related features, including:

• The Doors – transcribed material
• Wilko Johnson
• Green Day
• Elliott Smith
• Placebo
• Portastudio recording equipment
• Epiphone vs DeArmond comparison
• Guitar, bass, amplifier, effects and technique coverage

The lower cover also highlights equipment and manufacturers including:

• Santa Cruz
• Bourgeois
• Martin
• Digitech
• SWR
• Eggle
• Westone

The issue describes itself as a complete guide covering guitar, bass, amps, effects and techniques, making it useful not only as a music collectible but also as a snapshot of the guitar market and recording technology of 1998.

Collector Appeal

A particularly attractive issue for collectors interested in:

• Placebo
• Brian Molko
• Stefan Olsdal
• Green Day
• Elliott Smith
• The Doors
• Wilko Johnson
• 1990s alternative rock
• Vintage guitar equipment
• Guitar and bass magazines
• Late-1990s music press

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition.

From the supplied image:

• Front cover is complete and presents well overall.
• Main artwork, masthead and text remain clear and strongly coloured.
• Light general surface wear is visible from handling and age.
• Minor rubbing/scuffing can be seen across the cover.
• Some light edge wear is visible, particularly along the outer edges and corners.
• Corners show mild softening and handling wear.
• Lower-left area shows a little edge/corner wear.
• The magazine has a slight natural curve from storage/use.
• No obvious large tears, missing sections or heavy staining are visible on the front cover.
• Barcode and publication details remain clearly readable.

Only the front cover is shown in the supplied image, so internal page condition and completeness cannot be fully confirmed from the photograph.

SKU: 1502