{"product_id":"smash-hits-magazine-13-26-march-1996-boyzone-take-that-jarvis-sku-1570","title":"Smash Hits Magazine 13-26 March 1996 Boyzone Take That Jarvis SKU 1570","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Magazine – 13–26 March 1996 – Boyzone, Take That, Jarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Smash Hits Magazine dated 13–26 March 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone members Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the front cover, alongside a major interview with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker of Pulp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a special farewell feature dedicated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1990s pop music magazine captures an important period in British music history, when Take That were announcing their split, Boyzone were becoming increasingly popular, and Britpop was dominating the UK music scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue also features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergrass, Celine Dion, Louise, Black Grape, Menswear, Alex James of Blur, Heaven Scent and Robbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside music reviews, celebrity interviews, reader letters, competitions and song lyrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting collectible for fans of 1990s pop music, Britpop, boybands and original Smash Hits publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Boyzone Phone-In Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover features a large colour photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonan Keating and Stephen Gately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two members of Irish pop group Boyzone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are photographed holding telephone receivers as part of the magazine's special reader phone-in feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonan appears on the right wearing a dark leather-style jacket over a white shirt, smiling and making a telephone gesture with his hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephen appears behind him on the left, wearing a grey jacket and displaying an exaggerated open-mouthed expression.\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\"It's Good To Talk! – The Great Boyzone Phone-In\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional cover text promotes a humorous exchange involving Robbie Williams and Boyzone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph is typical of Smash Hits' informal 1990s editorial style, featuring playful celebrity portraits and colourful typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone Interview – Page 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's contents confirm that the Boyzone phone-in begins on page 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders were invited to telephone the band and ask questions, with the magazine publishing their answers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the questions as personal, embarrassing and humorous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting feature for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy and Mikey Graham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides a contemporary record of Boyzone's growing popularity during 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That Farewell Special – Page 31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most significant features in this issue is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That farewell pull-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prominently advertised across the top of the front cover.\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\"Take That Farewell Pull-Out! Their Story In Their Own Words\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe a special 12-page feature covering the group's story, their final appearances and the reaction to their split.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue was published shortly after Take That announced their separation in February 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That Farewell Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page describes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special 12-page farewell feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group's story told through their own words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of their final appearances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographs documenting the end of the group's original era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommentary on what might happen next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA retrospective look at the band's career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interview involving Robbie Williams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents also show a small photograph of Take That members onstage during one of their final appearances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe farewell coverage is particularly relevant to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete 12-page feature has not been individually verified, so buyers should refer to the photographs for the material confirmed present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker – Exclusive Interview – Page 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover prominently features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lead singer of British Britpop band Pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis is photographed wearing dark-framed glasses and a black outfit, making a playful gesture towards the camera.\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\"Jarvis Hits Out!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also promotes his comments about Michael Jackson and an incident involving the police.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page confirms a feature beginning on page 10, discussing Jarvis's appearance at the BRIT Awards, his opinions and the subsequent publicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly interesting because it documents the famous 1996 BRIT Awards controversy involving Jarvis Cocker and Michael Jackson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent period feature for collectors of Pulp, Britpop and 1990s British music culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergrass – Page 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish alternative rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are featured in an article beginning on page 20.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover promotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Supergrass – Rockin' The Internet (!?)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the group experimenting with the internet, reflecting the early days of online music promotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature captures the band during the period following their successful debut album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Should Coco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting piece of early internet and Britpop history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Grape – Page 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents confirm a feature about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the group associated with former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article features Shaun Ryder and his bandmates, discussing their music and relationships within the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents include a colour photograph of Shaun Ryder alongside another member of Black Grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an appealing feature for collectors of Manchester music, Madchester and 1990s alternative rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeline Dion – Page 50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeline Dion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receives a dedicated feature beginning on page 50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page includes a photograph of Celine and promotes an interview in which she speaks French.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also advertises her appearance in its entertainment and humour sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue dates from the period when Celine Dion was enjoying major international success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouise – Page 56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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, is featured in a dedicated article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe a house-hunting feature in which the magazine helps Louise search for a home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preview photograph shows Louise wearing a dark jacket while looking through a doorway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting feature for collectors of Louise Redknapp and 1990s British pop music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex James of Blur – Page 67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bassist of British Britpop band Blur, receives a feature beginning on page 67.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe him turning journalist and discussing pop music, celebrities and relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colour portrait of Alex James is included in the photographed contents page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature provides another interesting connection to the competitive Britpop scene of the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaven Scent – Page 68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine features the emerging boyband \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaven Scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the group as a new act attracting attention, with comparisons to other contemporary pop groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature includes a small promotional photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting inclusion for collectors of lesser-known British boybands from the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Songword Pull-Out – Menswear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs clearly show the opening page of the magazine's original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Songwords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page features British Britpop band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMenswear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, photographed together against a bright yellow background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central band member wears an orange shirt, while the other members appear in contrasting casual 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\"Menswear – They're Blokes, But They Wear Make-Up!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page promotes the lyrics to the band's song \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing Brave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Songs Advertised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed songword page identifies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTina Turner – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatever You Want\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMenswear – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing Brave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePJ and Duncan – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStepping Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarbage – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStupid Girl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beatles – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadonna – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne More Chance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original contents describe the songword feature as part of the magazine's regular music supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed opening page is present, but the completeness of the original songword section has not been independently verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised Posters and Pull-Out Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page includes a dedicated poster section advertising several artists and personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKate Winslet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring British actress \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKate Winslet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue dates from the period following her acclaimed appearance in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSense and Sensibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePJ and Duncan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePJ and Duncan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, better known as Ant and Dec, is advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed songword section also includes a prominent printed reference to a PJ and Duncan pull-out poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt LeBlanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring American actor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt LeBlanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for playing Joey Tribbiani in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is advertised.\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 former Take That member \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobbie Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is listed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is advertised as part of the issue's farewell coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaven Scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring the boyband \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeaven Scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also listed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is advertised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The subjects above are identified in the original contents. The photographs do not establish that every advertised poster remains complete or attached. Please refer to the actual photographs when assessing the included material.\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\u003eWhat's The Story? – Page 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular celebrity news section, covering music, television and entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics include the BRIT Awards, celebrity gossip and contemporary pop culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage Board – Page 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader contributions and messages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanbase – Page 48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFan information and correspondence, including music-related discussions, fan club details and reader contributions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Stuff – Page 52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebrity-themed competition section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised prizes include items associated with Robbie Williams, Louise and Brian Harvey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters – Page 54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader correspondence, questions and opinions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoroscopes – Page 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular astrology and horoscope feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews – Page 61\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary music and entertainment reviews.\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 question-and-answer feature involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShane Richie\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\u003eCompetitions and Giveaways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page promotes several competitions and promotional offers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA competition associated with the animated film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToy Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrity-related promotional prizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic and entertainment giveaways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA competition featuring Damon Hill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll competitions 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 issue represents an especially interesting moment in British popular music during March 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e had recently announced their split, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were establishing themselves as major pop stars, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was attracting widespread attention following the BRIT Awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also documents the growing influence of Britpop through coverage of Pulp, Blur, Supergrass and Menswear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Smash Hits editorial style is strongly represented, combining humorous celebrity interviews, colourful photography, fan correspondence, music news, song lyrics and entertainment features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover retains its distinctive large red Smash Hits lettering against a white background.\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 is clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magazine will particularly appeal 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\u003eBoyzone memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That farewell memorabilia\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\u003eJarvis Cocker and Pulp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritpop and 1990s alternative music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergrass and Blur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage British pop culture 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 showing noticeable signs of age, previous 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 front cover retains strong colours and the main photographs remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, there are several noticeable imperfections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible 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\u003eMultiple small scuffs and abrasions along the spine fold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas of stress and minor splitting along the spine edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable wear around the lower-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall creases and bends along the lower cover edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor surface scratches and handling marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight wear around the upper corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight curvature and age-related creasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall marks and discolouration in places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA noticeable brownish mark is visible across part of the barcode area on the lower-right front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower cover edge also shows several small creases and areas of wear.\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 noticeable evidence of previous handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are small areas of rubbing, creasing and edge wear along its length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome stress is visible near the upper and lower spine areas.\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 interior pages retain colourful printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor 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 wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed text remains 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 complete 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\u003eFair to good vintage condition, with noticeable spine wear, cover-edge wear, surface marks and age-related handling imperfections.\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 examine all supplied photographs carefully, particularly the front cover, spine, lower corners and 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 this 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 completeness of the advertised farewell pull-out and 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 photographed.\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 13–26 March 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 Stars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately of Boyzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Artists:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take That, Jarvis Cocker, Supergrass, Black Grape, Menswear, Celine Dion, Louise and others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original printed music magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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