Smash Hits Magazine – 31 January to 13 February 1996 – Rare

Original vintage UK Smash Hits Magazine, dated 31 January – 13 February 1996, featuring East 17 on the front cover, with additional coverage of Oasis, Jason Orange, David Beckham and Northern Uproar.

A collectible 1990s pop music magazine capturing the height of the Britpop and boyband era.

Magazine Highlights

• East 17: Main cover feature with Brian Harvey and John Hendy, accompanied by the headline "Shut It! East 17 Mouth Off... Again". Includes a double-page interview with the band discussing relationships, religion, drugs and their outspoken opinions.

• Oasis: Exclusive competition featuring Liam and Noel Gallagher, with photographs of the brothers.

• Jason Orange: Take That star featured in an individual article with photographs.

• David Beckham: Early-career Manchester United football feature, including a photograph in his red United kit.

• Northern Uproar: Feature on the emerging British indie rock band.

• Meat Loaf: Music coverage and songwords, including "I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth)".

• The Brit Awards: Music industry news and coverage.

• John Alford: Celebrity interview and entertainment coverage.

Also includes pop gossip, competitions, reader letters, reviews, horoscopes and music features.

Poster Information

The magazine's contents page advertises posters featuring:

3T, Cindy Crawford, Johnny Galecki, Roy, George Clooney, David Beckham, Meat Loaf and David Duchovny.

These are advertised contents, and the completeness of individual posters has not been verified.

Condition – Important

Poor to fair vintage condition, with significant visible wear and damage.

• Heavy creasing, rubbing and scratches across the front cover.

• Noticeable tears and paper loss around the upper-left edge and spine.

• Top corners are bent, with visible folds and small tears.

• Spine has considerable wear, splitting and damaged paper.

• Interior contents pages show creasing, edge wear and some torn or damaged areas.

• Some pages appear uneven, folded or curled.

• Back cover has noticeable wear, particularly around the edges and spine.

• Interior photographs and printed features remain colourful and readable in the areas shown.

This is a well-used original magazine, not a pristine collector-grade copy. Please inspect all photographs carefully.

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: Sent securely in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Sent securely in a sturdy cardboard mailer box.

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Collectors' Appeal

A rare piece of 1996 British music nostalgia, ideal for collectors of East 17, Oasis, Take That, Britpop, Manchester United memorabilia and vintage Smash Hits magazines.

SKU: 1609