{"product_id":"smash-hits-magazine-10-23-april-1996-3t-boyzone-oasis-sku-1570","title":"Smash Hits Magazine 10-23 April 1996 3T Boyzone Oasis SKU 1570","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Magazine – 10–23 April 1996 – 3T, Boyzone, Oasis \u0026amp; The Prodigy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Smash Hits Magazine dated 10–23 April 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring American R\u0026amp;B group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prominently on the front cover, alongside a major Boyzone feature covering their Australian tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a colourful original mid-1990s issue of the popular British fortnightly music magazine, featuring contemporary pop stars, celebrity interviews, music news, photographs, song lyrics, entertainment reviews, competitions and fan features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther artists and personalities featured include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis, The Prodigy, Christian Slater, Anthea Turner, Louise, Alanis Morissette, Northern Uproar, Prince Naseem and the Nightcrawlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting original publication for collectors of 1990s pop music, R\u0026amp;B, Britpop, Boyzone memorabilia and vintage Smash Hits magazines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – 3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover prominently features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the American R\u0026amp;B trio consisting of brothers Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, nephews of Michael Jackson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three members are photographed together against a blue studio background, smiling and wearing colourful basketball-style clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre member wears a red basketball jersey, while the other two wear contrasting blue and white sportswear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In Los Angeles... 3T – All Back To Our Place!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue promotes an exclusive visit to the group's Los Angeles home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T Feature – Page 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page confirms a feature beginning on page 12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article is described as a visit to the group's home in Los Angeles, with the magazine's journalists spending time with the brothers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature comes from the period when 3T were enjoying international success with their debut album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrotherhood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and singles including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnything\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing contemporary feature for collectors of the Jackson family and 1990s R\u0026amp;B music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone – Australian Tour Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the magazine's principal attractions is a substantial feature about Irish pop group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover includes a smaller photograph showing the five band members together during their Australian visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline promotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Body-piercing, tattoos, tears – four magic days Down Under\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone Feature – Page 46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page confirms a feature beginning on page 46.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article follows Boyzone during four days in Australia, providing a contemporary account of the group's activities while touring overseas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature is particularly relevant to fans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonan Keating, Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue dates from the period when Boyzone were among Britain's and Ireland's most successful pop groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis – Ireland Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are prominently advertised across the top of the front cover with the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Plus – Oasis in Ireland!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe editor's letter also refers to the magazine's coverage of Oasis, including flights, fights and further backstage developments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the issue particularly interesting to collectors of Oasis and the British Britpop scene during 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coverage captures the band during the height of their mainstream popularity following the success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(What's the Story) Morning Glory?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prodigy – Page 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish electronic music group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prodigy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receive a dedicated feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page describes an article examining the group and their position within Britain's dance music scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an interesting inclusion for collectors of 1990s electronic music, rave culture and alternative dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Slater – Page 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollywood actor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Slater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receives a dedicated feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise an interview conducted in Paris, referring to him as Mr Ugly in connection with his film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken Arrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's reviews section also includes coverage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken Arrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting period feature for collectors of 1990s cinema and Hollywood memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Featured Celebrities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouise – Page 56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, formerly of Eternal, receives a dedicated feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents promote a light-hearted article about her appearance and pop career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page includes a colour photograph of Louise wearing a light blue outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthea Turner – Page 68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish television presenter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthea Turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is featured in an article discussing her television work and personal life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover promotes the feature with a reference to her being in love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiam Gallagher – Page 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA humorous entertainment feature involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiam Gallagher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Oasis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents refer to Liam checking into hotels under different names, alongside other celebrity stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrince Naseem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish boxer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrince Naseem Hamed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is featured in the magazine's contemporary music and entertainment coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe also appears in the advertised songword supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Smash Hits Songword Pull-Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs clearly show the opening page of the original 12-page Smash Hits songword section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe section is presented as a separate pull-out feature within the magazine, with a distinctive blue, white and purple design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Uproar – Featured Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed opening page prominently features British indie-rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Uproar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour band members are pictured together against a dark blue studio background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group are wearing casual mid-1990s clothing, with the central member positioned slightly forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Northern Uproar – Good-Time Boys!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page also promotes lyrics to their song \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivin' It Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an appealing feature for collectors of Britpop and lesser-known British indie bands from the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Artists Advertised in the Songword Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents identify songs associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Uproar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrince Naseem \u0026amp; Kaliphz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything But The Girl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlanis Morissette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNightcrawlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShane MacGowan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresidents Of The USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabylon Zoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed opening page also displays the titles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalk On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIronic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet's Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I Ever (Fall In Love)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e among its song listings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The opening page of the songword pull-out is visibly present. The complete 12-page section has not been individually checked, so completeness cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised Celebrity Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page includes a dedicated poster section featuring several personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original contents identify the following poster subjects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring the American R\u0026amp;B trio is advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's principal cover photograph shows the brothers together in basketball-style clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlanis Morissette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring Canadian singer-songwriter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlanis Morissette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents include a small colour preview showing Alanis with long reddish-brown hair, photographed against a warm-toned background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Nicholls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring British actor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Nicholls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page shows a large black-and-white close-up portrait, featuring his face and dark hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is listed in the original contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also listed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These posters are advertised in the original contents and some are illustrated in preview photographs. Their full original pages have not been individually checked or confirmed as complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Magazine Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 4 – What's The Story?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix pages of celebrity news and entertainment stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise coverage of Zoe Ball, Jason Donovan, Ryan Giggs and Damon Albarn, alongside other contemporary personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 22 – The Biscuit Tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's humorous entertainment section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue features references to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJas Mann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the lead singer of Babylon Zoo, and other celebrities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 50 – Fanbase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree pages of fan information, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhone The Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFan Club Addresses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSearch Out The Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy It Or Bin It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDear Helen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 54 – Letters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader correspondence, celebrity discussions and humorous letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 58 – Mystic Mag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's horoscope and astrology section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 71 – Can You Handle It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebrity question-and-answer challenge featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Reid of Nightcrawlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic and Entertainment Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents advertise contemporary reviews of music and films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingles – Page 61\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtists include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh, Alanis Morissette, Manic Street Preachers, Meat Loaf and Babylon Zoo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbums – Page 62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum reviews include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShed Seven, Tina Turner, Mark Morrison and other contemporary performers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilms – Page 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm reviews include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroken Arrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStolen Hearts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApollo 13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeighbours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMortal Kombat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sections provide an interesting record of popular entertainment releases during April 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetitions and Promotional Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original magazine includes several competitions and giveaways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 44 – Free Stuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA promotional giveaway involving illustrated celebrity-related merchandise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 65 – Win!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA competition offering readers the opportunity to win radio-related prizes and visit a radio station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 65 – Free Stuff Extra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA competition associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrad Pitt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering the opportunity to win a dinner-date experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll competitions and promotional offers are historical and have expired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical and Collector Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magazine captures an interesting period in British popular culture during the spring of 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue combines the popularity of American R\u0026amp;B group 3T with Irish pop group Boyzone and major British alternative artists such as Oasis and The Prodigy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover uses large yellow Smash Hits lettering against a dark blue background, with a colourful group photograph of 3T.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower section includes a large yellow Boyzone promotional panel and a smaller photograph from their Australian tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original UK cover price of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also provides a snapshot of the distinctive Smash Hits editorial style, combining celebrity interviews, informal humour, fan correspondence, contemporary music reviews and printed song lyrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly relevant to collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1990s Smash Hits magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T and Jackson family music memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone and Irish pop music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis and Britpop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prodigy and 1990s dance music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage celebrity photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal printed pop music publications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – Important Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Pre-owned vintage magazine with visible age-related wear and evidence of previous handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the actual magazine being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover retains strong colours and clearly readable text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, there are several visible imperfections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable rubbing and wear along the left-hand spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall scuffs and abrasions along the spine fold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA more pronounced area of wear around the lower-left spine, close to the Boyzone photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor corner wear, particularly around the lower-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches and handling marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight curvature and minor creasing from previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wear around the upper-left cover edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor age-related discolouration and surface marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main 3T photograph remains clear and visually appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine and Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine shows signs of repeated opening and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are small areas of rubbing, creasing and stress along the fold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed interior pages remain attached at the visible binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed pages retain clear printing and bright colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor page curling and bending are visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight handling creases may be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome page edges show minor wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents remain readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening page of the songword section is visibly present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire magazine has not been individually checked page by page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally good used vintage condition for its age, with noticeable spine wear, minor corner wear and typical handling marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a mint or unread example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully, particularly the spine, cover edges and photographed interior pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Free Gifts and Promotional Items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny original loose free gifts, separate promotional items, detachable supplements or other extras that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included unless clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed songword section is present at least in part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete original poster selection has not been individually verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sale is for the original magazine and the printed material remaining within it, as 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