{"product_id":"select-magazine-july-1998-catatonia-cerys-matthews-smashing-pumpkins-fatboy-slim-sku-1494","title":"Select Magazine July 1998 Catatonia Cerys Matthews Smashing Pumpkins Fatboy Slim SKU 1494","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eSelect Magazine – July 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, a strong late-1990s British music issue with \u003cstrong\u003eCerys Matthews of Catatonia\u003c\/strong\u003e as the main cover feature.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover presents Catatonia as one of 1998’s major breakthrough acts, with the headline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Catatonia – True romance and total excess: the life and loves of 1998’s first proper star.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly good period issue for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eCatatonia, Cerys Matthews, Britpop, indie, alternative rock and late-1990s UK music culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Catatonia Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents page confirms the main Catatonia feature begins on \u003cstrong\u003epage 64\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue describes Cerys Matthews as the new “Princess of Wales” and looks at the band during the height of their commercial breakthrough. 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involving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandy Warhols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimal Scream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmashing Pumpkins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFatboy Slim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep 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culture in \u003cstrong\u003esummer 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInside the Magazine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents page shows sections including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerbiage – page 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimer – page 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalendar – page 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection – page 22\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlastonbury Preview – page 27\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmashing Pumpkins – page 40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelics – page 46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreezeblock Tour – page 48\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlabama 3 – page 54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStars In Their Eyes – page 60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatatonia – page 64\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Ads – page 108\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThink Tank – page 118\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Residence – page 120\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave You Ever? – page 122\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eServer\u003c\/strong\u003e section also includes extensive monthly coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelevision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooks and print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothes and fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Subject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cerys Matthews \/ Catatonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catatonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smashing Pumpkins, Fatboy Slim, Dandy Warhols, Bluetones, Embrace and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestival Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glastonbury 1998 preview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Britpop \/ Indie \/ Alternative \/ Rock \/ Electronic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed music magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1494\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine with visible age and handling wear. 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