NME Magazine 7 June 1997 The Verve Richard Ashcroft Prodigy Radiohead Jeff Buckley NP006

Original NME Magazine / New Musical Express dated 7 June 1997, with The Verve as the main front-cover feature and Richard Ashcroft prominently pictured.

The cover presents the band under the major headline:

“SOUL SURVIVORS! THE VERVE”

with the accompanying lines:

“EXCLUSIVE! The break-ups! The breakdowns! The incredible return!”

This makes the issue especially relevant to collectors of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, Britpop, alternative rock and 1990s NME memorabilia.

The upper cover also promotes several major contemporary stories:

• The Prodigy – exclusive coverage on their new LP
• Radiohead – live in Barcelona
• Jeff Buckley – missing
• Phoenix – “in jeopardy” headline
• David Cronenberg and J.G. Ballard – feature connected with Crash

The cover also lists a strong range of additional artists and acts, including:

• Placebo
• Super Furry Animals
• Alabama 3
• Geneva
• Michael Jackson
• The Prisoners
• Monaco
• The Supernaturals
• Tindersticks

The issue is advertised as a history-making 80-page issue, adding further collector interest.

Overall, this is a strong summer 1997 issue combining one of the most important The Verve / Richard Ashcroft cover stories of the period with major contemporary coverage of The Prodigy, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: NME / New Musical Express
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 7 June 1997
• Main Cover Feature: The Verve
• Main Cover Star: Richard Ashcroft
• Main Headline: “Soul Survivors! The Verve”
• Main Strapline: “The break-ups! The breakdowns! The incredible return!”
• Other Major Features: The Prodigy, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley
• Additional Cover Features: Phoenix, David Cronenberg, J.G. Ballard
• Other Artists Named: Placebo, Super Furry Animals, Alabama 3, Geneva, Michael Jackson, The Prisoners, Monaco, The Supernaturals, Tindersticks
• Issue Size Advertised: 80 pages
• Cover Price: 90p / US $3.95
• Era: 1990s
• Music Focus: Britpop, indie, alternative rock and electronic music
• SKU: NP006

Condition

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

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

The left-hand edge/spine area shows compression, small creases and light roughness from handling.

The right-hand edge appears slightly uneven and wavy, with some light wear consistent with thin newspaper-style paper stock.

The bottom edge has mild waviness and handling wear, while the corners are softened and lightly bent.

There is some age-related toning/discolouration to the pale outer border areas, together with minor marks and general surface wear.

The main cover image and printed text remain clear and readable.

No obvious major large tears, heavy staining or writing can be seen in the supplied photograph.

Condition assessment is based on the single supplied image, so the interior pages and back cover 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.