{"product_id":"smash-hits-magazine-19-june-2-july-1996-mariah-carey-boyzone-sku-1570","title":"Smash Hits Magazine 19 June-2 July 1996 Mariah Carey Boyzone SKU 1570","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Magazine – 19 June to 2 July 1996 – Mariah Carey Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Smash Hits Magazine dated 19 June – 2 July 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a striking full-cover photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside articles about Boyzone, Tina Turner, Gabrielle, Robert Miles, Def Leppard and other major music stars of the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage issue captures an exciting period in popular music, combining American chart stars, British and Irish pop groups, dance music, celebrity interviews, original photographs, music reviews and the magazine's distinctive colourful editorial style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also includes its regular songword section, celebrity features, reader correspondence, competitions and entertainment news.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing original publication for collectors of Mariah Carey, 1990s pop music and vintage Smash Hits memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Mariah Carey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a large, close-up portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, photographed with long, flowing light-brown hair and looking towards the camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph uses warm golden tones against a rich purple-blue background, creating an attractive and instantly recognisable mid-1990s pop magazine cover.\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\"The Tonsil-Tastic Rags-to-Riches Rise of... Mariah Carey – She Talks to the Hits\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover promotes a major interview exploring Mariah's extraordinary rise to international success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy June 1996, Mariah Carey was already one of the world's biggest recording artists, following the success of albums including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaydream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magazine dates from the period when songs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways Be My Baby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were enjoying international popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone and Eternal – The Truth, Inside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDef Leppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTina Turner in Holland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special feature on the richest people in pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA songword pull-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuro 96 competitions and prizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom of the cover features a montage of male pop stars against a background of illustrated pound coins, accompanying the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Who Are the Richest People in Pop? The Top 20 Revealed Inside!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original UK cover price is 90p.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey – World Exclusive Interview – Page 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the magazine's principal features is an interview with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beginning on page 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page describes the article as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighting the magazine's access to the American superstar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature explores her rise to fame and presents a contemporary look at her career during the successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaydream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an interesting collectible for Mariah Carey fans because it dates from her original 1990s recording career rather than a later retrospective publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front-cover photograph is particularly attractive for display, with Mariah's portrait occupying almost the entire cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma's Letter – Mariah Carey Interview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual feature of this issue is the opening editorial page headed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Emma's Letter\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page includes a photograph of the Statue of Liberty and an editorial discussing a recent trip to New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe editor describes meeting Mariah Carey for an interview and comments on her appearance, personality and the experience of speaking with her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives readers an additional behind-the-scenes perspective on the main cover feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page also discusses other contemporary pop stars and the magazine's regular celebrity coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Mariah Carey collectors, the combination of the front-cover photograph, exclusive interview and introductory editorial makes this a particularly interesting issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Richest People in Pop – Page 27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major feature advertised on the front cover examines the financial success of famous musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article is titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Richest People in Pop\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page specifically mentions George Michael and Gary Barlow while introducing the magazine's ranking of wealthy pop stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover advertises a top-20 countdown, offering a snapshot of how music-industry wealth was reported in 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an entertaining historical feature reflecting the enormous commercial success of pop music during the decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCannes Film Festival – Page 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine includes coverage of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCannes Film Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, beginning on page 12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page describes the festival's celebrities, glamorous atmosphere and film-world excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn accompanying photograph shows a formally dressed couple attending an event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature provides additional celebrity and entertainment coverage beyond the magazine's usual music articles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGabrielle – Page 38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGabrielle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a feature beginning on page 38.\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\u003eGabrielle was one of Britain's prominent soul and pop singers during the 1990s, known for her distinctive voice and successful chart releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contemporary feature will appeal to collectors of British soul and R\u0026amp;B memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShane Lynch – Boyzone – Page 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShane Lynch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a member of Irish boy band Boyzone, appears in a dedicated feature beginning on page 40.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise the second part of an in-depth series about the singer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature discusses Shane's experiences with fame and the public attention surrounding Boyzone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA black-and-white promotional photograph of Shane appears on the contents page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone were among the biggest pop groups in Britain and Ireland during 1996, making this a desirable period feature for fans of the band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover also advertises Boyzone and Eternal in a separate entertainment story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTina Turner – Page 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout features of this issue is its coverage of legendary singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTina Turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page advertises an article beginning on page 42, following Tina during a concert appearance in Holland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large colour photograph shows Tina performing on stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is pictured singing into a handheld microphone while wearing a sparkling stage outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer distinctive hairstyle, energetic pose and dramatic stage presence are clearly captured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph occupies a prominent position on the contents page and reflects the spectacular live performances for which Tina Turner was famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article provides a contemporary record of Tina's touring career during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly interesting for collectors of Tina Turner concert and music memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Miles – Page 46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian electronic musician and DJ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Miles\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 describe the artist's growing popularity and include a small promotional photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Miles was enjoying major international success in 1996, particularly through his influential electronic music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis article provides a contemporary snapshot of the European dance music scene during one of its most commercially successful periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Eight-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\u003eeight-page Smash Hits Songword Pull-Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe section features British pop-rock group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet Loose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a large colour photograph of the band's three members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe group are pictured together against a blue background.\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\"Let Loose – Let Down Their Guard\"\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\u003eLet Loose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Make It With You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Grape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England's Irie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Red:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We're in This Together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always Be My Baby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaxi Priest \u0026amp; Shaggy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e That Girl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGabrielle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forget About the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis printed section is a nostalgic reminder of the period when Smash Hits regularly published lyrics to popular chart singles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed opening page remains present, although the complete eight-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 Celebrity Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's contents page clearly includes a dedicated poster section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe advertised poster subjects are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Mariah Carey poster is listed, making this issue particularly relevant to fans who collect her original 1990s magazine appearances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackstreet Boys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American boy band Backstreet Boys are included among the advertised poster subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dates from the early period of the group's international success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet Loose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish pop-rock group Let Loose are listed as another poster subject, complementing their appearance in the songword section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShane Lynch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone member Shane Lynch is also included in the advertised poster selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These poster subjects are confirmed by the photographed contents page. However, the individual poster pages have not been photographed or checked for completeness, so their presence and condition cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Features and Regular Sections\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 contemporary entertainment and pop news.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents reference Boyzone, Eternal, the Spice Girls, Patsy Kensit and other celebrities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMystic Mag – Page 25\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\u003eFanbase – Page 48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader information, fan club addresses, celebrity contact information and fan correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters – Page 52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader letters discussing popular musicians, celebrity news and entertainment topics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews – Pages 54–58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal reviews of singles, albums and films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents reference music from Black Grape, Babylon Zoo, Ash, Dana Dawson, Louise, Dodgy and other contemporary performers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biscuit Tin – Page 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA humorous celebrity feature involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaroline Quentin and Lesley Ash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the television comedy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMen Behaving Badly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page features a large promotional image of the two actresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan You Handle It? – Page 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA celebrity interview feature involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Elliott of Def Leppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe a humorous discussion relating to Jarvis Cocker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuro 96 and Original Competitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue was published during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUEFA Euro 1996 football tournament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, held in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine includes several competitions and promotional features linked to the tournament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise opportunities to win Euro 96 tickets and other prizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a promotional reference to England's semi-final appearance and a feature involving the Three Lions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese advertisements are interesting examples of how football and popular music overlapped during the summer of 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page also shows a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Scratch Hits Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e advertisement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny original scratchcards or separate promotional materials are not included unless clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll original competitions and promotional offers have expired.\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 is particularly appealing because it combines several major musical personalities from different genres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey represents the international pop and R\u0026amp;B scene, while Boyzone and Backstreet Boys reflect the popularity of 1990s boy bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTina Turner provides classic rock and soul appeal, while Robert Miles represents the electronic dance music boom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue also includes British pop and alternative artists such as Black Grape, Let Loose, Simply Red and Gabrielle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine is suitable for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah Carey 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\u003eBoyzone and Shane Lynch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackstreet Boys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTina Turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Miles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDef Leppard and Joe Elliott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGabrielle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet Loose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish and international 1990s pop music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuro 96 popular culture memorabilia\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 with 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 main Mariah Carey photograph remains colourful and clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original cover design, lettering and promotional headlines are still easily readable.\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 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 areas of colour loss around the spine edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight creasing and surface marks on the front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor scratches and handling marks, particularly visible against the darker background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wear and bending around the corners and outer edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall 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 attractive 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 visible signs of handling, including creasing, rubbing 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 complete binding has not been individually checked.\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 their original printed photographs, text and colourful layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe editorial introduction, contents pages and opening songword page are visibly present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is some light page curling and normal handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior photographs remain clear and colourful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major tears are apparent in the photographed interior 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 condition with visible spine wear, minor cover creasing, edge rubbing and general age-related handling marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original magazine from 1996 and should not be considered mint or unread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all supplied photographs carefully before purchasing.\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, scratchcards, detachable promotional items, separate supplements or other extras that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included unless clearly visible in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening page of the eight-page songword section is visibly present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completeness of any advertised poster or detachable section has not been individually 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