{"product_id":"melody-maker-magazine-31-january-1998-richey-edwards-manic-street-preachers-supergrass-np003","title":"Melody Maker Magazine 31 January 1998 Richey Edwards Manic Street Preachers Supergrass NP003","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMelody Maker Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong\u003e31 January 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a major retrospective feature on \u003cstrong\u003eRichey James Edwards of the Manic Street Preachers\u003c\/strong\u003e as the main cover story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover uses a striking black-and-white portrait and the large headline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“RICHEY MANIC”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the accompanying wording:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“From despair to who knows where?”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“On the third anniversary of rock’s greatest mystery, we ask what really happened?”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied contents image confirms that this is a substantial \u003cstrong\u003eRichey James Edwards feature on pages 24–25\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced to mark the third anniversary of his disappearance. The contents text describes the feature as following the trail of the musician and examining interpretations surrounding his disappearance, making this a particularly notable issue for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eManic Street Preachers and Richey Edwards memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover and contents page also show a broad selection of late-1990s indie, alternative and electronic music coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShed Seven\u003c\/strong\u003e – review the week’s singles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropellerheads\u003c\/strong\u003e – a major feature examining the duo and their new-found success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupergrass\u003c\/strong\u003e – backstage coverage with \u003cstrong\u003eGaz Coombes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the contents page referring to a London visit while the band work on a new album.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDawn of the Replicants\u003c\/strong\u003e – feature on the Scottish band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDubstar\u003c\/strong\u003e – feature covering the group and their return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatatonia\u003c\/strong\u003e – live coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Jam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBentley Rhythm Ace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdlewild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional album, singles, live, charts and music-industry coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents page is headed \u003cstrong\u003e“Inside Information – Issue 5 Volume 75”\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives a useful overview of the magazine’s sections, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGig Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow Booking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemo Hell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusicians’ Diary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk Talk Talk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong late-1990s issue, combining a significant \u003cstrong\u003eRichey Edwards \/ Manic Street Preachers retrospective\u003c\/strong\u003e with a broad cross-section of contemporary British alternative, indie and electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine \/ Item Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melody Maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 January 1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Issue 5, Volume 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richey James Edwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Band:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manic Street Preachers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Headline:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Richey Manic”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Featured Artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shed Seven, Propellerheads, Supergrass, Catatonia, Dubstar, Pearl Jam, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Idlewild, Dawn of the Replicants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indie, alternative rock, Britpop and electronic music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e NP003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related handling and storage wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efront cover\u003c\/strong\u003e shows general \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing, surface rippling and handling wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly around the outer margins and lower portion of the magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eleft-hand edge\/spine area\u003c\/strong\u003e shows noticeable creasing and compression, including several small folds and handling marks. 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