Record Collector

Record Collector is the UK's longest-established monthly music magazine for the fans who want to dig a little deeper into the subject of rare and collectable records. Founded in 1979, Record Collector is buzzing with features about music, with artist interviews, discographies and all the inside knowledge that only this highly respected title can deliver. Filled with comprehensive and trusted reviews, in which modern gems nestle alongside classic reissues. There’s also a Diggin’ For Gold and Value Added Facts sections, which sift the musical treasures from retro rubbish, gives readers the inside scoop on what’s happening in the world of music auctions and let’s you know which vinyl sitting in your attic could mean you’re sitting on a gold mine. And, of course, there’s all the news that any discerning music fan could want delivered directly to your device with a Record Collector digital edition.

Record Collector

Hello, and welcome to RC 561

For The Record • SEND YOUR PRAISE, MISSIVES AND CALLS FOR THE DEIFICATION OF TONY CUMMINGS TO: rc.editorial@metropolis.co.uk, or to Record Collector, 4th Floor, Harmsworth House, 13-15 Bouverie Street, London EC4Y 8DP, or via social media

I Was There • A reader's recollection of a key music event

THIS MONTH'S CONTRIBUTORS

Dylan At 50 • Bob Dylan 1974 live box set and vinyl highlights due

Pictures At An Exhibition • Artwork, photos and ephemera on public display

Wally Van Middendorp

Altogether Now • Noteworthy guest-spots this month

Memorabilia lane • Auction houses around the world

What's Happening?!?! • Collecting's roads less travelled

The vinylist • News and views from the world of vinyl

HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN PART 1 • Music-themed getaways have made a post-pandemic comeback. Tim Jones surveys some pretty vacations at home and on the Continent

The Collector • This month: Deadhead Mark A Rodriguez

VALUE ADDED FACTS • Ian Shirley, Editor Emeritus of the Rare Record Price Guide, answers your questions

Diggin' For GOLD • Our regular look at the more arcane corners of record collecting. Includes Vintage Venue

HEY JUDY • Joe Matera chats to Peter Holsapple of The dB's about a twice-issued UK single that fell between two albums

DIVA DIVINE • YMA SUMAC AND MOISES VIVANCO

Vintage Venue • A regular look at unsung haunts near you

MOST Wanted • Don't Waste Your Time, says Paul Rigby, Dance, Fly or just Ease yourself towards this month's collectables.

WHOLE LOVE OF LOTS • This month's big scorers online

Not Forgotten

anchoressaway • Catherine Anne Davies on Taylor Swift: Tortured Poet or The Greatest Show (Off) On Earth?

TALKING HEADS • On the couch with RC's resident shrink, Dr Tim

33⅓ minutes with… Robin Trower • He's the British guitar legend who started his lengthy and highly respected career in the music business in a school band with future Procol Harum main man, Gary Brooker. He eventually joined his old school band friend as Procol's guitarist. Following which, Trower then enjoyed near superstar status as a hot ticket guitarist in the US in the 70s. His prolific recorded output and extensive touring solidified his reputation as a gold standard artist which he remains to this day. Having completed a sold-out UK tour, Robin Trower postponed all further engagements upon medical advice. However, being the super trooper he is, Trower takes RC on a tour of his musical life.

“I COULD JUST THROW MUD AT THE WALL” • There's little sign of slowing down from the 79-year-old Pete Townshend. Currently on the go: multi-media project The Age Of Anxiety; a dance production of Quadrophenia; and Pete Townshend Live In Concert 1985-2001, a 14-disc boxset of his...