NME Magazine 22 February 1997 Space Blur Prodigy Supergrass Longpigs NP003

Original NME Magazine dated 22 February 1997, with Space as the main cover feature.

The front cover is dominated by a large photograph of members of Space, accompanied by the bold headline:

“CALM DOWN! CALM DOWN! IT’S SPACE”

and the strapline:

“To insanity and beyond with the Liver berks”

The cover gives this issue a very distinctive mid-1990s British indie appearance and makes it especially relevant to collectors of Space, Britpop, indie music and 1990s NME memorabilia.

A wide range of other artists are clearly promoted on the cover, including:

• Blur
• The Longpigs
• U2
• Ben Folds Five
• The Orb
• Gene
• Grace of My Heart
• Warren G
• Bush
• Audioweb
• James

The top of the cover also advertises Supergrass tour information and The Prodigy LP details, showing that this is a particularly busy issue for contemporary British music news.

A prominent upper-right feature promotes a Blur interview, with the headline referring to modern life and a photograph of a Blur member. There is also a Longpigs feature directly underneath.

The supplied interior image confirms substantial music-news coverage and includes a large lead story titled “V-day for Blur”, illustrated with a sizeable photograph of the band. The article discusses Blur’s 1997 live appearances and other activity around the group during this period.

The same page also contains several other significant features:

• Supergrass going out on tour – details of a forthcoming UK tour, accompanied by a live photograph of Gaz Coombes.
• Prodigy plump up the volume – coverage of The Prodigy’s forthcoming album, including references to The Fat of the Land, Firestarter, Breathe, Liam Howlett and Keith Flint.
• News relating to Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene.
• Further contemporary UK music-industry and touring news.

This issue captures an important period in British music, with substantial coverage of Britpop, indie, alternative rock and electronic music at the beginning of 1997.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: NME / New Musical Express
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 22 February 1997
• Main Cover Feature: Space
• Main Cover Headline: “Calm Down! Calm Down! It’s Space”
• Other Major Artists Featured: Blur, The Prodigy, Supergrass, The Longpigs
• Additional Cover Names: U2, Ben Folds Five, The Orb, Gene, Warren G, Bush, Audioweb, James
• Cover Price: 90p / US $3.95
• Issue Size Advertised: 72 pages
• ISSN: 0028-6362
• Era: 1990s
• Music 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 and wrinkling, particularly along the left-hand side, lower edge and around the central cover image. There are visible horizontal and diagonal handling creases across parts of the front.

The outer edges show wear and waviness, particularly along the right-hand side where the paper edges appear slightly uneven and compressed. The top edge also has some light rippling and storage wear.

The corners show softening and bending, with the lower-left corner having a more pronounced diagonal crease/fold. The lower-right area also has light curling and edge wear.

There is visible age-related toning/discolouration to the pale border areas, particularly around the edges. Some small handling marks and general surface wear are also present.

The photographed interior page shows light creasing, waviness and edge wear, with some age toning to the paper. The left binding/spine area also shows normal handling wear.

The printed photographs, colours and text remain clearly visible and readable in the supplied images.

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

Packaging & Postage

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

It will be packed securely to help protect it from bending, crushing and general transit damage while on its way to the buyer.