{"product_id":"vox-magazine-february-1998-issue-88-ocean-colour-scene-bryan-adams-portishead-sku-1493","title":"VOX Magazine February 1998 Issue 88 Ocean Colour Scene Bryan Adams Portishead SKU 1493","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eVOX music magazine, Issue 88, February 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, a strong late-1990s issue with \u003cstrong\u003eOcean Colour Scene\u003c\/strong\u003e as the principal cover feature.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover is dominated by Ocean Colour Scene with the large headline \u003cstrong\u003e“Ocean Colour Scene – In Germany”\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a particularly attractive issue for collectors of the band, Britpop, indie rock and 1990s British music magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Cover Feature – Ocean Colour Scene\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean Colour Scene receive the main cover position and largest headline on the issue. The cover promotes a feature following the band in \u003cstrong\u003eGermany\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Simon Fowler and fellow band members prominently pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dates from an important period for Ocean Colour Scene following their major mid-to-late-1990s success and should have particular appeal to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBritpop, British guitar music and Ocean Colour Scene memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Featured Artists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover advertises a substantial selection of major artists and bands, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBryan Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Unplugged in Chelsea”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinéad O'Connor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortishead\u003c\/strong\u003e – feature involving their travels across America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Verve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKurt Cobain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Hollis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Imbruglia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Charlatans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereolab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of names makes this a particularly representative snapshot of the alternative, rock, indie and mainstream music scene of the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlbum Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover also promotes a large \u003cstrong\u003ealbum review section\u003c\/strong\u003e, advertising around \u003cstrong\u003e200 reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e, with artists including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlice Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarc Almond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul Simon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoy Division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC\/DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropellerheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the issue additional interest for anyone researching or collecting music journalism from 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Colour Scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Featured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bryan Adams, Sinéad O'Connor, Portishead, The Verve, Kurt Cobain, Space, Mark Hollis, Natalie Imbruglia, The Charlatans and Stereolab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Music \/ Rock \/ Indie \/ Britpop \/ Alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed music magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1493\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine. Please study the supplied photograph carefully as it forms an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the image supplied:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains complete and presents well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours and printed artwork remain strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major tears or heavy staining are visible on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight general surface and handling wear is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear is visible around the outer edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight corner wear, particularly around the upper and lower extremities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight rubbing\/creasing consistent with normal storage and reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine edge appears intact from the visible angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode area remains clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious writing or ownership markings are visible on the photographed cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this appears to be a \u003cstrong\u003egood used vintage copy for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ordinary age-related handling and edge wear rather than severe damage. 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