{"product_id":"smash-hits-magazine-24-april-7-may-1996-oasis-take-that-noel-gallagher-sku-1570","title":"Smash Hits Magazine 24 April-7 May 1996 Oasis Take That Noel Gallagher SKU 1570","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Magazine – 24 April–7 May 1996 – Oasis, Take That \u0026amp; Noel Gallagher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Smash Hits Magazine, dated 24 April–7 May 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the front cover, alongside a major photographic retrospective of the band's rise to fame and an exclusive feature about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That's final performances together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting issue from the height of the 1990s Britpop era, combining coverage of Oasis, Take That, Ash, Boyzone, George Michael, 3T, Blur, Sleeper, Terrorvision and Manic Street Preachers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine contains contemporary music journalism, celebrity interviews, band photographs, music reviews, reader features and original 1990s pop culture material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show the original magazine being offered, including its cover, contents pages and part of the Oasis souvenir feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Oasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover is dominated by striking close-up portraits of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, photographed against a bright yellow background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brothers are presented in the bold visual style associated with Smash Hits during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover features the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"They Shoot! They Score! Oasis\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"12 Mad Months in Pictures – Match Report: Noel Gallagher\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also advertises other featured artists, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManic Street Preachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael\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\u003eTake That\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue was published during a remarkable period in Oasis's career, following the success of their first two studio albums, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefinitely Maybe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(What's the Story) Morning Glory?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is particularly appealing to collectors of Oasis, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher and original Britpop-era music publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis – Exclusive Eight-Page Souvenir Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning on page 33, the magazine advertises a special eight-page Oasis retrospective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature is presented as a souvenir look back at the band's previous twelve months, covering their rise to enormous popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed opening page carries the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Exclusive – The Oasis Story by Noel\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features a large black-and-white photograph of Liam and Noel Gallagher standing closely together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoel is pictured in the foreground wearing a jacket over a striped shirt, while Liam stands beside him wearing a cap and dark outerwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design uses bold yellow and black lettering, with a purple-toned photographic background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page also advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A Year in Pictures 1995–1996\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page explains that the feature includes photographs documenting the band's previous year, together with Noel Gallagher's account of the group's experiences as they prepared for their major Maine Road concerts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed opening page also advertises an exclusive double-page poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting contemporary feature documenting Oasis during their period of extraordinary mainstream success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis Double-Page Poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed Oasis souvenir page explicitly advertises an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexclusive double-page poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible opening page features a black-and-white photograph of Liam and Noel Gallagher, with the two brothers posed together in casual 1990s clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image has a documentary-style appearance, contrasting with the brightly coloured magazine graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Although the souvenir feature and its poster advertisement are visible, the complete unfolded double-page poster has not been individually photographed. Its presence and completeness should therefore not be assumed beyond the pages shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That – Behind the Scenes of Their Final Goodbye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 48 – Exclusive Take That Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother major attraction of this issue is its coverage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following the group's announcement that they were splitting up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover prominently advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Take That – Behind the Scenes for the Last Goodbye!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA group photograph appears along the bottom of the cover, showing the band members smiling and waving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page confirms an exclusive feature beginning on page 48, documenting their final appearance together and the events surrounding their farewell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature provides an interesting contemporary perspective on one of the biggest stories in British pop music during 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is especially relevant to collectors of Take That memorabilia and fans of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh – Page 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Irish alternative rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature in a special article beginning on page 10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's contents page describes a photographic feature in which the band are given a camera to document their own experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Snapped! Ash's Photo Diary!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature provides an entertaining glimpse into the band's life during their early success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh were attracting considerable attention in 1996, making this an interesting inclusion for collectors of 1990s alternative rock and Britpop-era publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavinia Taylor – Page 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavinia Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for her appearance in the British television soap \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollyoaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article also refers to her relationship with footballer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyan Giggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page describes a celebrity feature exploring their relationship and contemporary media attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting piece of 1990s British television and football celebrity culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargarita Pracatan – Page 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger and entertainer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargarita Pracatan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receives a dedicated feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page promotes her distinctive performances and personality, reflecting the magazine's mixture of mainstream pop coverage and light-hearted entertainment journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouise Wener – Page 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouise Wener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lead singer of British alternative rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, appears in a feature beginning on page 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the article as an opportunity for the singer to speak openly about her experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeper were one of the notable bands associated with the British indie and Britpop scene during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature is particularly relevant to collectors of Sleeper and Louise Wener memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone – Page 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrish boyband \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature in an article beginning on page 22.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe another instalment of the band's adventures, covering activities in Australia and including references to tattoos, singing and the group's experiences on tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoyzone were enjoying substantial popularity during 1996, making this feature appealing to fans of the group and collectors of 1990s boyband magazines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael, 3T, Blur and Other Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents pages confirm additional material relating to several major artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in the magazine's music coverage and songword listings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature among the artists promoted in the magazine's photographic and music sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are included in the contents and poster listings, reflecting the band's prominence during the Britpop era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManic Street Preachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are featured in the magazine's music coverage, including the songword section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also appear in the issue's songword listings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese features make the magazine an interesting snapshot of the British music scene in spring 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Songword Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents pages advertise a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-page Smash Hits Songword Pull-Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring contemporary chart songs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe listed artists include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael\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\u003eMichael Jackson\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\u003eAsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManic Street Preachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible promotional illustration shows a Manic Street Preachers-themed songword cover, featuring photographs of band members against a dark background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's songword features were a popular part of Smash Hits, providing printed lyrics and music-related imagery for readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete songword pull-out has not been individually photographed, so its completeness cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 contents page advertises posters featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA black-and-white group photograph of Oasis is reproduced in the contents section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe band members are pictured together wearing casual jackets and distinctive mid-1990s clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image has a documentary-style appearance and is especially appealing to Oasis collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American R\u0026amp;B group 3T are pictured together in a colour photograph, wearing smart casual clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small promotional photograph of Blur appears in the contents section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Northern Irish rock band Ash are also listed among the poster subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish singer George Michael is 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 posters are advertised in the magazine's contents. The supplied photographs do not confirm that every advertised poster remains present, attached or complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional 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\u003eFive pages of contemporary pop and entertainment news.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise stories involving Brian Harvey, Terry Coldwell, Liam Gallagher and The Stone Roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Stuff – Page 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetitions offering promotional prizes, including concert tickets and celebrity-related giveaways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanbase – Page 52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree pages of reader correspondence and fan information, including fan club details and addresses.\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 humorous correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMystic Mag – Page 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular horoscope and astrology section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Biscuit Tin – Page 66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA humorous feature involving Mark Little and the magazine's regular question-and-answer format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews – Page 61\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary entertainment reviews covering singles, albums and films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents mention music by 3T, Michael Jackson, Sleeper, George Michael and Pet Shop Boys, alongside album reviews including Tricky, Baby Wire and Northern Uproar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm reviews include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSudden Death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Birdcage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine Months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 feature involving television presenter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaby Roslin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who experiences the magazine's humorous interview format.\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 captures an important moment in British music history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOasis were enjoying extraordinary popularity, with Liam and Noel Gallagher becoming two of the most recognisable figures in British popular culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's eight-page retrospective documents their rise through 1995 and into 1996, making it particularly interesting for fans researching the band's early success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Take That farewell coverage also records a significant moment in British pop music, as the group prepared to go their separate ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside these major stories, the magazine includes contemporary features on Ash, Sleeper, Boyzone, Blur and Manic Street Preachers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of music journalism, original photography, celebrity interviews and colourful 1990s graphic design makes it a nostalgic 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\u003eOasis, Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Britpop-era memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That and 1990s boybands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh and Northern Irish alternative rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeper and Louise Wener\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\u003eBlur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManic Street Preachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Michael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Smash Hits magazines\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, 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 cover retains its distinctive yellow, red, black and purple colour scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large photographs of Liam and Noel Gallagher remain clearly visible, with the main headlines 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 areas of scuffing and abrasion around the cover edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreasing and stress marks near the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear to the upper-left corner and upper edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor bends and handling creases around the corners.\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 age-related marks and general handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight unevenness along the edges from previous storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover remains visually striking 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 repeated handling and opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are stress marks, rubbing and small areas of wear along the fold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed interior pages appear attached, although the complete binding has not been checked page by page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents pages and Oasis feature retain readable text and clear printed photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome light curling and bending can be seen around the page edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is minor age-related wear consistent with a magazine originally published in 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed Oasis souvenir page appears well presented, with its black-and-white photograph and printed headlines clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo extensive interior damage is evident in the supplied photographs, although unphotographed pages 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\u003eFair to good vintage condition, with noticeable spine wear, cover rubbing, light creasing, edge wear and general 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 photographs carefully before purchasing, 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 other 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 Oasis souvenir feature is visibly present at least in part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete contents and condition of any detachable poster or songword sections have 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\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\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 24 April–7 May 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Cover Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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