Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 27 – June 2012 – Emerson, Lake & Palmer Special

Original 2012 Progressive Rock Magazine | ELP Special | Keith Emerson | Greg Lake | Carl Palmer | Roine Stolt | Asia | Rush | Pink Floyd | Steven Wilson | Promotional CD Sleeve

An original copy of Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, Issue 27, June 2012, published by Future Publishing.

This issue features an extensive retrospective celebrating legendary British progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), examining their rise to international prominence, their ambitious musical performances and their eventual decline.

The magazine features striking illustrated ELP artwork alongside coverage of many other influential progressive rock musicians, including Roine Stolt, Asia, Rush, Pink Floyd, Anathema, Soft Machine, Tangerine Dream, Producers, Headspace, Saga and XTC.

The photographs also show an additional illustrated Prog publication and a promotional CD sleeve with a printed twelve-track compilation.

An interesting collectable for enthusiasts of classic progressive rock, British music history and original music magazines from the early 2010s.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog

• Issue Number: 27

• Publication Date: June 2012

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Original UK Cover Price: £7.99

• Language: English

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock / Music Journalism

• Main Cover Feature: Emerson, Lake & Palmer

• Featured Musicians: Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer

• Additional Featured Artists: Roine Stolt, Asia, Rush, Pink Floyd, Anathema, Tangerine Dream, Soft Machine, XTC and many more

• Additional Items Shown: Illustrated Prog publication and promotional CD sleeve

• Condition: Pre-owned / Used

• SKU: 1606

Front Cover – Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The main magazine features a highly decorative Emerson, Lake & Palmer cover, celebrating the influential progressive rock trio.

The artwork has a rich red background with a large metallic silver PROG masthead positioned across the upper section.

The central illustration features an elaborate heraldic-style ELP emblem, incorporating:

• A large circular Emerson, Lake & Palmer crest.

• The distinctive interlocking ELP logo.

• Ornate gold detailing surrounding the central emblem.

• A large royal crown positioned above the logo.

• Three circular portrait medallions representing the band's members.

• Two dramatic gold mythical creatures flanking the emblem.

• Decorative scrollwork and architectural-style detailing.

The gold artwork contrasts strongly against the textured red background, giving the cover an elaborate, regal appearance.

Main Cover Story – When We Were Kings

The prominent cover headline reads:

When We Were Kings

The accompanying text introduces a retrospective examining Emerson, Lake & Palmer's rise to prominence and subsequent decline.

The feature explores the band's reputation for ambitious musical arrangements, elaborate live performances and their influential place within the development of progressive rock.

This issue is particularly relevant to collectors interested in the history of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Main Feature

Emerson, Lake & Palmer were among the most influential progressive rock groups of the 1970s.

The trio consisted of:

Keith Emerson – Keyboards and synthesizers.

Greg Lake – Vocals, bass guitar and guitar.

Carl Palmer – Drums and percussion.

Their music combined rock instrumentation with classical influences, extended compositions and technically demanding performances.

The magazine's central retrospective examines the band's extraordinary success, creative ambitions and eventual difficulties.

Additional ELP Material

The front cover advertises an ELP Special, including exclusive new interviews and previously unpublished material.

The accompanying illustrated publication features another dramatic version of the ELP crest, with an orange-red background, weathered gold artwork and a quotation attributed to Carl Palmer.

The contrasting artwork makes the additional publication an attractive companion to the main magazine.

Other Featured Artists and Articles

Roine Stolt and The Flower Kings

The cover advertises an exclusive interview with Roine Stolt, the Swedish progressive rock guitarist and founding member of The Flower Kings.

The feature discusses his work with The Flower Kings and references Transatlantic.

The rear cover includes a colour group photograph and accompanying editorial commentary.

This feature is particularly relevant to collectors of Swedish progressive rock and modern symphonic rock.

Asia – 1982 Debut Album

The magazine includes coverage of British progressive rock supergroup Asia.

The feature revisits the band's influential 1982 debut album and its continued significance thirty years after release.

An archival-style group photograph accompanies the feature.

The article references Geoff Downes and the band's early success, making it interesting for collectors of Asia and 1980s progressive rock.

Saga

Canadian progressive rock band Saga are featured with a group photograph and commentary concerning the band's musical activities.

The rear cover references the return of Canadian progressive musicians for another chapter in their career.

Tangerine Dream

German electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream are featured in the magazine.

The illustrated material includes a group photograph and commentary attributed to Edgar Froese, reflecting on the band's long musical history.

This provides an interesting connection to the development of electronic and experimental progressive music.

Producers

The magazine includes coverage of Producers, the musical project associated with Trevor Horn and other established musicians and producers.

A group photograph accompanies the feature.

The article references the group's involvement in progressive pop and their musical backgrounds.

Headspace

British progressive metal band Headspace, associated with Adam Wakeman, are featured.

The rear cover includes a band photograph and commentary discussing the group's development.

The feature is relevant to collectors interested in contemporary progressive metal and the Wakeman family's musical connections.

Soft Machine

The magazine features influential Canterbury scene group Soft Machine.

An archival black-and-white photograph accompanies the feature.

The accompanying text includes commentary attributed to Phil Manzanera concerning the band's musical creativity and experimental approach.

This is particularly interesting for collectors of Canterbury progressive rock, jazz-rock and British experimental music.

XTC

British band XTC are featured with an accompanying photograph and commentary attributed to Andy Partridge.

The feature discusses the band's musical identity and their relationship with the wider British alternative and progressive music scene.

Additional Progressive Rock Coverage

The magazine's cover and rear-cover promotional material also reference numerous other musicians and groups, including:

• Rush

• Pink Floyd

• Anathema

• Steven Wilson

• 10cc

• UK

• Steve Hackett

• Fairport Convention

• Citizen Cain

• Van der Graaf Generator

• Patrick Moraz

• Argent

• North Atlantic Oscillation

• Syd Arthur

• Stackridge

• Peter Bardens

• The Zombies

• Pendragon

• It Bites

• Mr Bungle

• Gazpacho

• The Fierce and the Dead

• Vetland

These additional references demonstrate the broad range of classic and contemporary progressive rock covered by the publication.

Additional Illustrated Prog Publication

The photographs show an additional Classic Rock Presents Prog publication featuring a striking alternative ELP-themed cover.

Cover Artwork

This publication features:

• A large white PROG masthead.

• An orange and red textured background.

• A weathered, antique-style ELP emblem.

• A gold crown positioned above the central logo.

• Two decorative mythical creatures supporting the emblem.

• Three circular portrait medallions.

• Ornate lettering identifying Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

• A quotation attributed to drummer Carl Palmer.

The artwork resembles an aged heraldic crest, giving the publication a distinctive visual appearance.

This additional publication is included as photographed.

Promotional CD – Prog Issue 27

The photographs show a Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 27 promotional CD sleeve.

The front artwork features a monochrome photograph of a seated figure wearing a suit, with the head obscured by folded material.

The sleeve is titled:

Suits You, Sir

The reverse displays the PROG logo, Future Publishing branding and a printed twelve-track compilation.

Printed CD Track Listing

1. Aeon Zen – Enigmatic Soul

2. Aeon Zen – Divinity

3. Bushman's Revenge – Iron Bloke

4. Nerve Toy Trio – The Riddle of Anything

5. Chris Fry – Secret Garden

6. Cakewalk – Glass

7. Edison's Children – Fracture

8. Panic Room – Song for Tomorrow

9. Headspace – Die With a Bullet

10. Erik Norlander – Astrology Prelude

11. Quidam – Saiko Przedwiosnie

12. Sendelica – Magical Ninin

The compilation represents a selection of progressive rock, experimental music and contemporary progressive artists active around 2012.

Important: The promotional CD sleeve is clearly visible in the photographs. The actual disc has not been separately photographed or play-tested, so its presence and working condition cannot be guaranteed.

Rear Cover – Progressive Rock Features

The photographed rear cover features a colourful promotional layout highlighting the magazine's additional editorial content.

The design combines red textured backgrounds, group photographs, feature headings and quotations.

Featured Artists

Asia: A retrospective of the band's debut album, accompanied by an archival group photograph.

The Flower Kings: Roine Stolt discusses his musical work and the group's continuing activities.

Saga: A group photograph accompanies commentary concerning the Canadian progressive rock band's return.

Tangerine Dream: A feature examining the electronic music pioneers and their long career.

Producers: Coverage of the project associated with Trevor Horn and other prominent musicians.

Headspace: An illustrated feature discussing the progressive metal group associated with Adam Wakeman.

Soft Machine: An archival photograph accompanies commentary about the influential Canterbury band.

XTC: A feature examining the British group's musical identity and creative development.

The rear cover provides a useful visual overview of the magazine's wide-ranging editorial coverage.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned vintage music magazine with visible signs of previous handling, storage and general age-related wear.

The photographs show the main magazine, additional illustrated publication and promotional CD sleeve.

Main Magazine – Front Cover

The main ELP cover remains complete and visually attractive, with the large metallic-style PROG masthead and elaborate gold artwork clearly visible.

However, the following imperfections are visible:

• Noticeable creasing along the lower edge of the front cover.

• A particularly prominent crease and wrinkling around the lower-right corner.

• Surface scratches and rubbing across the glossy cover.

• Minor scuff marks and general handling wear.

• Small areas of wear along the spine.

• Slight softening and bending around the corners.

• Light edge wear, including small areas of colour loss.

• Some surface marks visible against the red printed background.

• Minor waviness around the outer edges.

The central ELP artwork remains clearly visible despite the wear.

Rear Cover

The rear cover shows noticeable age-related and handling wear.

Visible imperfections include:

• Creasing and rubbing along the bottom edge.

• Several small creases and surface marks.

• Wear around the corners.

• Light scuffing across the printed surface.

• Some bending and waviness along the outer edges.

• Minor areas of colour loss.

• General storage and handling marks.

The printed text and photographs remain largely readable.

Additional Illustrated Publication

The orange ELP-themed publication shows:

• Light surface scratches.

• Some rubbing and handling marks.

• Minor edge wear.

• Slight corner softening.

• Light bending and general signs of previous use.

The main artwork remains colourful and clearly visible.

Promotional CD Sleeve

The promotional CD sleeve shows:

• Light surface scuffing.

• Minor scratches.

• Some rubbing along the edges.

• Slight corner wear.

• General handling marks.

The printed track listing remains readable.

Interior Condition

Only selected exterior photographs and accompanying items are available.

The complete magazine interior has not been individually photographed, so additional internal imperfections, loose pages, writing, creases or other marks cannot be ruled out.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

This is a previously owned collectable magazine and should not be considered mint or new.

Included Items and Missing Original Extras

The sale includes the following photographed items:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 27, June 2012

• Additional illustrated Prog publication featuring alternative Emerson, Lake & Palmer artwork.

• Prog Issue 27 promotional CD sleeve featuring the printed Suits You, Sir compilation track listing.

Any other original free gifts, promotional materials, inserts or additional items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the items shown in the photographs are included.

The actual CD disc has not been separately verified.

Packaging and Delivery

All items will be carefully packaged to help protect them during transit.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international transportation.

Collector's Summary

An original Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine, Issue 27, June 2012, featuring a major Emerson, Lake & Palmer retrospective.

The magazine celebrates the careers of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer, exploring the band's extraordinary musical achievements and influence on progressive rock.

The striking heraldic-style ELP cover artwork makes this an appealing display piece for collectors.

Additional editorial coverage includes Roine Stolt, The Flower Kings, Asia, Saga, Tangerine Dream, Producers, Headspace, Soft Machine, XTC and numerous other progressive rock artists.

The photographed package also includes an additional illustrated ELP-themed Prog publication and a promotional CD sleeve featuring twelve printed tracks.

An interesting addition to a collection of Emerson, Lake & Palmer memorabilia, progressive rock magazines, vintage music publications or British rock history.

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue: 27
Date: June 2012
Publisher: Future Publishing
Condition: Pre-owned / Used
SKU: 1606