Smash Hits Magazine – 27 September to 10 October 1995 – Rare

Original UK Smash Hits magazine, dated 27 September – 10 October 1995, featuring Jarvis Cocker of Pulp on the front cover.

A rare vintage 1990s pop magazine featuring Britpop, boybands, celebrity interviews, music news and classic Smash Hits entertainment.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Smash Hits

• Date: 27 September – 10 October 1995

• Cover Star: Jarvis Cocker (Pulp)

• Original Price: 90p

• Condition: Pre-owned vintage

• SKU: 1609

Cover & Contents

The distinctive blue and pink cover features Jarvis Cocker wearing his trademark glasses and metallic grey shirt, standing beside a large astronaut helmet with the words "Just Landed!"

Featured inside:

• Jarvis Cocker / Pulp: Exclusive interview with the Britpop frontman, including his unusual personality and the band's growing success.

• Robbie Williams & Take That: Coverage of Robbie's departure and the group's future.

• Boyzone: Behind-the-scenes coverage of their UK and Ireland tour.

• EYC: Pop group feature and photographs.

• Simply Red / Mick Hucknall: Music coverage and interview references.

• The X-Files: Entertainment feature exploring the popular television series.

• Outhere Brothers: Music and entertainment feature.

• Lee Sharpe: Football-related coverage.

Also includes fan letters, music reviews, competitions, celebrity gossip and horoscopes.

Poster Information

The contents page advertises 10 posters, featuring:

Jarvis Cocker, Ant & Dec, Mariah Carey, Winona Ryder, Louise, EYC, Mick Hucknall, Supergrass, Lion King and Bobby Brown.

These are advertised magazine contents; individual poster completeness has not been verified.

The photographs also show an original in2pop bible music supplement page featuring Mick Hucknall, with songwords for artists including Simply Red, Mariah Carey, PJ & Duncan, MN8, Bon Jovi, Louise and Pulp.

Condition – Please Read

Fair vintage condition with noticeable wear from age, storage and handling.

• Front cover has visible creases, scratches and surface rubbing.

• Significant wear around the bottom edge, including small tears and paper damage.

• Top-right corner is creased and bent.

• Spine shows rubbing, creasing and small splits.

• Corners are worn and slightly curled.

• Interior pages have visible creasing, particularly along edges and folds.

• Some page waviness and general handling marks.

• Back cover shows edge and spine wear.

• Photographed interior pages retain good colour and readable print.

This is a used vintage magazine, not a mint-condition example. Please study all photographs before purchasing.

Important – Original Extras

Any original loose gifts, promotional items, separate accessories or unattached supplements originally supplied with the magazine are no longer included.

Only the magazine and its remaining attached contents are included.

Packaging & Delivery

UK Orders: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard mailer box.

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Collectors' Appeal

A rare piece of 1995 British pop culture, ideal for collectors of Jarvis Cocker, Pulp, Britpop, Take That, Boyzone and original Smash Hits magazines.

SKU: 1609