{"product_id":"smash-hits-magazine-11-24-september-1996-peter-andre-spice-girls-sku-1570","title":"Smash Hits Magazine 11-24 September 1996 Peter Andre Spice Girls SKU 1570","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Magazine – 11–24 September 1996 – Peter Andre, Spice Girls \u0026amp; Britpop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Smash Hits Magazine dated 11–24 September 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the main cover star, alongside the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during their breakthrough year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis colourful vintage issue captures the British pop music scene in September 1996, with features on Peter Andre, Spice Girls, Jamiroquai, Kula Shaker, The Fugees, Boyzone, Robbie Williams, Oasis, 3T, Dina Carroll and many other popular artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine contains original celebrity interviews, band photographs, music news, reviews, reader features, competitions, advertised posters and a twelve-page songword section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent piece of original 1990s pop culture memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Peter Andre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover features a large photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e posing as a superhero against a striking blue background decorated with stars and comic-book-style graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter is pictured smiling, extending one arm towards the camera and wearing a large red-and-yellow superhero emblem featuring the letter P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main cover headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Wa-Hey! Super Pete Takes Off!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe superhero theme reflects the light-hearted, colourful editorial style that made Smash Hits particularly popular during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre was enjoying major chart success in 1996, making this issue especially interesting to collectors of his early music career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also includes references to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKula Shaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamiroquai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoe Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fugees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's original UK cover price is shown as 90p.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice Girls – Major Feature – Page 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most significant attractions of this issue is its early coverage of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during the year they became international pop stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom of the front cover features a group photograph of all five original members:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictoria Adams (Victoria Beckham), Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group are pictured together in a playful, energetic pose, reflecting their distinctive personalities and the youthful image that helped establish their popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover headline announces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Spice Girls! Take Over The Hits!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine includes a special feature beginning on page 19, discussing the group's sudden success and their experiences during the summer of 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page describes how Smash Hits caught up with the group during their period of chart success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice Girls' Letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially interesting feature appears at the beginning of the magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than the usual editorial introduction, the magazine includes a page headed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Spice Girls' Letter\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brightly coloured page contains a message presented as being from the Spice Girls, discussing their recent activities, chart success and experiences with Smash Hits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page features a small photograph of the group and printed signatures from the members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly appealing piece of early Spice Girls memorabilia, dating from the group's breakthrough period following the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWannabe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of original Spice Girls magazines, this issue provides a contemporary look at the group before their later worldwide success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre – Page 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre receives a dedicated feature beginning on page 12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page features another photograph of the singer dressed in the superhero outfit seen on the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying description promotes the article as a humorous interview exploring Peter's rising popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature dates from the period when Peter Andre was establishing himself as one of Britain's most recognisable male pop stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis prominent front-cover appearance and accompanying feature make this issue particularly relevant to Peter Andre collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew McConaughey – Page 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollywood actor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew McConaughey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a feature beginning on page 16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page includes a portrait of the actor and discusses his film career during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article references his appearance alongside Sandra Bullock in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Time to Kill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting early-career feature for collectors of Matthew McConaughey film memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamiroquai – Page 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish funk and acid-jazz group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamiroquai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature in an article beginning on page 25.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe an interview involving the band's frontman and his experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamiroquai were an important part of the British music scene during the 1990s, combining funk, soul, acid jazz and dance influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature is particularly relevant to fans of Jay Kay and collectors of 1990s British music publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoe Ball – Page 26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTelevision and radio presenter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoe Ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a feature beginning on page 26.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article discusses her television career and her role in the Saturday morning programme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive \u0026amp; Kicking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoe Ball was becoming a familiar face on British television during this period, making the feature an interesting example of 1990s television memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fugees – Page 28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine includes a special feature on American hip-hop and R\u0026amp;B group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fugees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page advertises a collection of facts about the chart-topping group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fugees were enjoying enormous success in 1996 following the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a contemporary feature from one of the most important periods in the group's career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly interesting for fans of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Vincent – Page 46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish television presenter and actor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a feature beginning on page 46.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page promotes his arrival in the magazine's celebrity coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colour photograph shows Tim smiling in a casual polo shirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature is relevant to collectors of 1990s British television and entertainment memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDina Carroll – Page 48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish soul singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDina Carroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a feature beginning on page 48.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the singer's return to the music scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDina Carroll enjoyed considerable success during the 1990s, and this article provides an interesting contemporary record of her career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T – Page 50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican R\u0026amp;B group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consisting of Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, feature in an article beginning on page 50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the feature as an opportunity to learn more about the three brothers and their individual personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group were particularly popular with British pop audiences during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an appealing inclusion for collectors of 3T and Jackson family memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis – Page 59\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine includes coverage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the defining British rock bands of the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page advertises a feature exploring the band's experiences and their appearance on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMTV Unplugged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article refers to Liam and Noel Gallagher and the group's activities during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting addition for Oasis collectors and fans of the Britpop era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Twelve-Page Songword Pull-Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs clearly show the opening page of the magazine's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwelve-page Smash Hits Songword Pull-Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis section features a large colour photograph of British rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKula Shaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group are pictured together in a studio-style photograph, wearing casual mid-1990s clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Kula Shaker – Hoorah for the Kings of Posh!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible songword cover lists the following artists and songs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKula Shaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hey Dude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Charlatans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One to Another\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabylon Zoo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fugees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready or Not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oh, What a Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Me and You Versus the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original printed songword section is particularly interesting to collectors of 1990s music memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening page is visibly present in the magazine, although the complete twelve-page section has not been individually checked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page includes a dedicated poster section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine advertises posters featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colour photograph of Tim Vincent appears in the contents section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is pictured smiling and wearing a casual short-sleeved top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents identify this as a Tim Vincent poster on page 47.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobbie Williams is listed among the featured poster subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dates from the early part of his solo career following his departure from Take That.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMN8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish R\u0026amp;B group MN8 are included among the advertised poster subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDan from EastEnders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents also advertise a poster featuring Dan from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastEnders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The supplied photographs show the poster advertisements and promotional images, but do not individually establish that all advertised posters remain present or complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Magazine Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's The Story? – Page 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix pages of pop news, celebrity stories and entertainment coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents reference Robbie Williams, Ant and Dec, Mark Owen, Boyzone and other contemporary celebrities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanbase – Page 44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFan information, celebrity addresses and reader correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents mention fan information relating to several popular artists, including Bandwatch, Star Rating and Mariah Carey's website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMystic Mag – Page 52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular horoscope and astrology feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters – Page 56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader letters, opinions and correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents specifically reference the Spice Girls' involvement in the magazine and the reader reaction to their growing popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews – Pages 63–67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary singles, albums and film reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise coverage of Mel B and Geri reviewing singles, album releases and films including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Time to Kill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biscuit Tin – Page 68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA humorous celebrity interview feature involving Spice Girl Emma Bunton and Boyzone singer Stephen Gately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan You Handle It? – Page 71\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebrity interview featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouise Wener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Sleeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue captures a fascinating moment in British popular culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spice Girls were emerging as one of the most successful pop groups of the decade, while Peter Andre, Boyzone and 3T were enjoying considerable popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the same time, British alternative music remained prominent, with Oasis, Kula Shaker, Sleeper and other bands appearing alongside mainstream pop artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's combination of original photographs, interviews, music journalism and colourful design makes it an appealing collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly suitable for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Andre memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice Girls and early Girl Power memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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\u003eJamiroquai and Jay Kay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKula Shaker and Britpop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fugees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone and Robbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoe Ball and Tim Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1990s British pop culture\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 – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Pre-owned vintage magazine showing visible signs of age, handling and storage.\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 cover retains its distinctive blue, yellow and red colour scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main photograph of Peter Andre and the group photograph of the Spice Girls remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible imperfections include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable wear and rubbing along the left-hand spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral small scuffs and areas of abrasion along the spine edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor creasing and handling marks on the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches and rubbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wear around the lower-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall bends and signs of handling around the cover edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor age-related marks and general storage wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover remains colourful and visually appealing despite these imperfections.\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 evidence of previous handling, including stress marks and edge wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine opens sufficiently to display the photographed contents and songword pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed pages appear attached, although the entire binding has not been checked individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed interior pages retain clear printing, readable text and colourful illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spice Girls' introductory letter, contents pages and Kula Shaker songword cover are all visibly present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome light page curling, edge bending and normal handling wear can be seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior photographs retain their original printed colour and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major interior tearing is evident in the photographed sections, although pages not shown have not been individually inspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage display condition, with noticeable spine wear, light creasing, surface rubbing and age-related handling marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a previously owned magazine dating from 1996 and should not be considered mint or unread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\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 additional extras that may originally have accompanied this magazine are no longer included unless clearly visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed twelve-page songword section is visibly present at least in part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completeness of any detachable poster or supplement sections 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 photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny original competitions or promotional offers have expired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smash Hits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11–24 September 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Cover Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fortnightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Cover Star:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peter Andre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured 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