NME Magazine 19 October 1996 Suede Brett Anderson REM U2 PJ Harvey Kula Shaker NP003

Original NME Magazine dated 19 October 1996, with Suede as the main front-cover feature and Brett Anderson prominently pictured.

The main cover story is headed:

“GLAMOUR OF THE GODS! SUEDE”

with the subheading:

“get back in the spotlight”

The cover has a strong mid-1990s alternative/Britpop feel and is particularly relevant to collectors of Suede, Brett Anderson, Britpop and 1990s NME memorabilia.

The front cover also promotes a wide range of other contemporary artists and features, including:

• Kula Shaker
• PJ Harvey
• Ocean Colour Scene
• The Beautiful South
• dEUS
• Reef
• CJ Bolland
• Beth Orton
• Chuck D
• Babybird

A top-cover headline also promotes an R.E.M. / U2 collaboration, which is expanded upon in the supplied interior image.

The interior page is led by the large headline:

“REM and U2 get on ‘One’”

and includes a substantial photograph showing members of R.E.M. and U2 together. The article discusses a charity recording involving the two major bands, making this issue especially interesting for collectors of either group.

The same page also includes a large feature titled:

“Garbage & Tricky: longlife friends”

with coverage of Garbage, Shirley Manson and Tricky, accompanied by photographs.

There is also a separate box feature concerning Shaun Ryder, adding further 1990s alternative and dance/indie interest to the issue.

Overall, this is a strong period issue representing the 1996 UK alternative, Britpop, indie and electronic music scene, with a particularly good mix of Suede, R.E.M., U2, Garbage, Tricky, PJ Harvey and Kula Shaker-related content.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: NME / New Musical Express
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 19 October 1996
• Main Cover Feature: Suede
• Main Cover Star: Brett Anderson
• Main Cover Headline: “Glamour of the Gods! Suede”
• Other Major Features: R.E.M., U2, Kula Shaker, PJ Harvey, Ocean Colour Scene
• Additional Artists: The Beautiful South, dEUS, Reef, CJ Bolland, Beth Orton, Chuck D, Babybird
• Interior Features Shown: R.E.M. & U2 collaboration, Garbage & Tricky, Shaun Ryder
• Cover Price: 90p / US $3.95
• Issue Size Advertised: 72 pages
• ISSN: 0028-6362
• Era: 1990s
• Genre Focus: Britpop, indie, alternative rock and electronic music
• SKU: NP003

Condition

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

The front cover shows noticeable creasing, wrinkling and surface rippling, especially through the left side, lower section and outer margins. Several horizontal handling creases are visible across the cover image and surrounding border.

The left-hand edge/spine area shows visible compression and handling wear, including small bends and creases. The lower-left corner is softened and lightly folded.

The right-hand edge appears slightly uneven and wavy, with some fraying/roughness to the thin paper edge. The upper-right corner also shows some light curling and bending.

The bottom edge has visible age-related wear, minor curling and slight unevenness.

There is general age-related toning/discolouration to the pale border areas, plus a few small marks and signs of storage wear.

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

No obvious heavy staining, large tears or writing are visible in the supplied photographs. Condition assessment is based only on the two images provided, 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.