Record Collector #474

Main Features: RC INVESTIGATES: Collecting from a PR’s point of view VALUE ADDED FACTS: Pentangle, Petty, Sabbath, Bowie LUKE HAINES: The indie guide to enjoying the Dead (within reason) MAC ON BLACK: Why a life of loving music could lead to a bleak future BOB STANLEY: Record shopping Stateside. Wot no Wanda? THE COLLECTOR: Michael Garnice’s records are in mento condition COVER STORY: THE ROOTS OF US PROG: We detail the disparate and adventurous souls who paved the way for prog across the pond NEW JERSEY RAP: From Sugarhill to Artifacts, NJ’s hip-hop heritage XMAS QUIZ: No Ed Sheerans were harmed in the making of this... THE BABYS: Isn’t It Time you learnt more about this lot? PUNK XMAS: Flagging after lunch? These should do the trick GREBOS: Their sleeves were garish, their tunes enduring SAVOY BROWN: We talk to Kim Simmonds about a life in the blues THE FRANKLIN SISTERS: Carolyn and Erma get the RESPECT they deserve