Melody Maker Magazine 28 February 1998 Shed Seven Primal Scream Madonna Vic & Bob NP002

Original Melody Maker Magazine dated 28 February 1998, with Shed Seven as the main front-cover feature.

The cover is dominated by a large portrait of Rick Witter, with the main headline:

“The return of the magnificent SHED SEVEN”

The front also promotes a strong mix of late-1990s music and entertainment content, including:

• Primal Scream
• Madonna – new album reviewed
• Vic & Bob
• King of the Hill
• Hybirds
• Unbelievable Truth
• Scott 4
• Ultrasound
• Marion
• Lilys
• Chris Moyles
• Add N To (X)

The cover additionally carries the feature line “TFI ‘Friday’”, alongside other contemporary music and entertainment references.

The supplied interior contents image confirms this as Issue 9, Volume 75 and gives a much fuller picture of the issue’s contents.

Prominent features include:

• Primal Scream and Alabama 3 – feature on pages 16–17
• Marion – page 19
• Shooting Stars – page 24, with Vic and Bob
• Scott 4 – page 27
• Shed Seven – substantial feature on pages 28–29
• Madonna – album coverage
• Charts
• Live
• Coming Up
• Gig Guide
• Now Booking
• Albums
• Singles
• Control Zone
• Demo Hell
• Studio Eye
• Musicians’ Diary
• Talk Talk Talk

The contents page also references artists including Catatonia, Smash Mouth, Earl Brutus, Emma, Robyn, Gene, Groop Dogdrill and others, making this a good snapshot of the alternative and indie scene in early 1998.

This is a strong period issue for collectors of Shed Seven, Britpop, indie music, Primal Scream and late-1990s Melody Maker.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: Melody Maker
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 28 February 1998
• Issue: Issue 9, Volume 75
• Main Cover Feature: Shed Seven
• Main Cover Star: Rick Witter
• Other Major Features: Primal Scream, Madonna, Vic & Bob
• Additional Cover Names: King of the Hill, Hybirds, Unbelievable Truth, Scott 4, Ultrasound, Marion, Lilys, Chris Moyles, Add N To (X)
• Cover Price: 90p
• Era: 1990s
• Music Focus: Britpop, indie, alternative rock and pop
• SKU: NP002

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related handling and storage wear.

The front cover shows noticeable creasing, waviness and general handling wear across the surface, particularly around the outer margins and lower section.

There is visible edge wear along the left and right sides, with the right-hand edge appearing slightly uneven and frayed in places. The top edge also shows some light waviness and compression.

The top-right corner has a more noticeable fold/crease and some curling. The lower corners are softened and show light bending from storage and handling.

There is visible age-related toning/discolouration to the pale outer margins, plus minor marks and general surface wear.

The supplied interior contents page also shows light creasing, waviness, edge wear and paper toning. The printed colours, photographs and text remain clearly visible and readable.

No obvious major large tears, heavy staining or writing are visible in the supplied photographs. Condition assessment is based on the two supplied images, so unseen pages and areas cannot be fully assessed.

Packaging & Postage

The magazine will be carefully and safely folded and packed inside a protective cardboard box for posting.

It will be packed securely to help reduce the risk of bending, crushing and general transit damage while on its way to the buyer.