Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – October 2009 – Issue 11 – Radiohead, Rush & Frank Zappa

Original UK progressive rock magazine featuring Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Rush, Frank Zappa and a colourful celebration of progressive music, accompanied by an additional Radiohead cover and Prognosis 4 promotional CD sleeve.

Published by Future Publishing, this October 2009 edition of Classic Rock Presents Prog explores the diverse world of progressive rock, from established pioneers to experimental and alternative musicians.

The issue features an elaborate psychedelic main cover, an additional portrait cover featuring Radiohead's Thom Yorke and a promotional CD sleeve.

Main Cover – The Weird World of Prog

The main cover features an exceptionally colourful collage celebrating progressive rock's musical history, theatrical imagery and experimental artwork.

Dominating the upper section are three large musician portraits, including Thom Yorke of Radiohead in the centre and Frank Zappa on the right.

The central headline reads:

THE WEIRD WORLD OF PROG

An additional banner advertises:

RADIOHEAD – THE ONLY UK INTERVIEW

The artwork incorporates numerous illustrations, psychedelic symbols, theatrical characters, animals and fantasy-inspired figures.

Bright pink, orange, yellow, purple and green colours are combined with bold lettering and decorative patterns.

The central circular artwork references Hawkwind, Zappa, Gong & Beyond, with imagery associated with the psychedelic and space-rock traditions.

A separate cover feature advertises King Crimson – In The Red!

The cover has a distinctly retro psychedelic appearance, recalling elaborate progressive rock album artwork from the 1970s.

Radiohead – Thom Yorke

Radiohead are prominently featured throughout the cover presentation.

The British alternative rock band became internationally recognised for combining experimental arrangements, electronic influences and progressive musical ideas.

Frontman Thom Yorke is pictured in the centre of the main cover and dominates the additional illustrated cover.

The second cover features a large, close-up photographic portrait of Yorke with his distinctive facial features, beard and tousled hair.

The photograph is presented in muted brown and sepia tones, contrasting with the psychedelic main cover.

The accompanying headline reads:

RADIOHEAD – WE WILL SURVIVE!

A further subtitle refers to the band's destiny and legacy.

This additional cover makes the magazine particularly interesting for Radiohead and Thom Yorke collectors.

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa appears prominently on the main cover.

Zappa was an influential American guitarist, composer and bandleader, celebrated for his unconventional compositions, experimental arrangements and satirical approach to music.

His work crossed progressive rock, jazz fusion, avant-garde music and orchestral composition.

The magazine's psychedelic artwork reflects the experimental musical culture with which Zappa was closely associated.

Hawkwind, Gong & Psychedelic Rock

The main cover references Hawkwind, Zappa, Gong & Beyond.

Hawkwind are one of Britain's most influential space-rock bands, recognised for hypnotic rhythms, science-fiction themes and psychedelic performances.

Gong are associated with progressive rock, jazz fusion and the Canterbury music scene, particularly through their imaginative musical concepts and surreal artwork.

The cover's bright colours, fantasy characters and unusual illustrations provide a visual celebration of this experimental musical tradition.

King Crimson

A prominent black speech-bubble design on the front cover advertises:

KING CRIMSON IN THE RED!

King Crimson are among the most influential progressive rock groups, known for complex compositions, experimental arrangements and powerful instrumental performances.

The wording references the band's celebrated 1974 album Red.

This provides another relevant point of interest for King Crimson collectors.

Other Featured Artists

The main cover advertises additional coverage of:

• Genesis – British progressive rock pioneers known for their elaborate compositions and theatrical performances.

• Yes – Influential symphonic progressive rock band.

• Cardiacs – British group known for combining progressive rock, punk and experimental musical styles.

• Muse – British rock band recognised for dramatic arrangements and progressive influences.

• Rick Wakeman – Keyboard virtuoso associated with Yes and an extensive solo career.

• Asia – Progressive rock supergroup featuring musicians associated with several major bands.

• Porcupine Tree – British progressive rock group associated with Steven Wilson.

• Caravan – Important Canterbury-scene progressive rock band.

• Steve Hackett – Former Genesis guitarist and established solo progressive rock musician.

The issue offers an interesting snapshot of progressive rock coverage during the late 2000s.

Additional Radiohead Cover

The photographs show a separate Classic Rock Presents Prog cover featuring a large portrait of Thom Yorke.

The artwork is dominated by his face, photographed close-up with natural facial detail and subdued colouring.

The large white PROG masthead occupies the upper section.

The lower-left corner contains the Radiohead headline and a reference to the band's destiny and legacy.

This alternative cover provides a contrasting presentation to the main psychedelic artwork and adds collector interest.

Prognosis 4 Promotional CD Sleeve

The photographs show a Classic Rock Presents Prog – Prognosis 4 promotional CD sleeve.

The front design features a black diamond-shaped panel surrounded by pink and purple radiating patterns.

The sleeve advertises a selection of progressive rock artists, including The Enid, Guilt Machine, Magenta, Abel Ganz, Yak and Secret Green.

Printed Track Listing

1. Magenta – Gluttony

2. 25 Yard Screamer with Ben Randall – Broken Machine

3. Ebony Tower – White Rabbit

4. Abel Ganz – So Far (Edit)

5. The Enid – Malacandra – The Silent Planet (Edit)

6. Arjen Lucassen's Guilt Machine – Perfection?

7. Sunchild – The Invisible Line (Part 1)

8. Secret Green – Tom O'Bedlam

9. Yak – The Journey of Yak

The reverse sleeve includes the track listing, record label information, Future Publishing details and recycling instructions.

Important: The CD sleeve is clearly photographed, but the actual disc is not separately visible. Its presence, physical condition and playability cannot be confirmed from the supplied photographs.

Magazine Details

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue Number: 11
Publication Date: October 2009
Publisher: Future Publishing
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Cover Price: £7.99
Main Features: Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Frank Zappa, Hawkwind, Gong and King Crimson
Other Advertised Artists: Genesis, Yes, Cardiacs, Muse, Rick Wakeman, Asia, Porcupine Tree, Caravan and Steve Hackett
Additional Cover: Thom Yorke / Radiohead
Promotional CD Sleeve: Prognosis 4
Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock / Psychedelic Rock
Condition: Pre-owned

Condition – Please Read Carefully

This magazine is in pre-owned condition with noticeable signs of age, handling and storage.

Main Cover

The colourful main cover remains visually striking, with the artwork and printed headlines clearly visible.

There is noticeable surface rubbing and scuffing across the glossy finish.

Several scratches and marks are visible, particularly in the darker printed areas.

The upper edge shows wear, including rubbing and small creases.

The upper-left corner has visible bending and edge wear.

The left-hand edge and spine area show noticeable handling wear, with creasing and rubbing.

The bottom-left corner is visibly creased and slightly folded.

The lower edge shows rubbing and general handling marks.

The bottom-right corner has noticeable creasing, scuffing and surface wear.

There are additional light creases across sections of the front cover.

The cover is not perfectly flat and shows some waviness from previous handling.

Additional Radiohead Cover

The Thom Yorke cover appears generally well presented, although some minor edge wear and handling marks are visible.

There is slight wear around the corners and along the outer edges.

The photograph and lettering remain clearly visible.

Prognosis 4 CD Sleeve

The promotional sleeve shows light rubbing, minor scratches and handling wear.

The edges and corners have some visible wear.

The printed track listing on the reverse remains legible.

The actual disc is not separately shown in the photographs.

Interior Pages

The interior pages have not been individually photographed.

Their complete condition and page-by-page completeness cannot be confirmed from the supplied images.

Overall Condition

Used condition with noticeable cover creasing, edge and corner wear, surface scuffs and general handling marks.

The magazine remains an attractive collectible for fans of Radiohead, progressive rock and classic music publications.

It is not being described as mint or pristine.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they show the actual items being offered and form an important part of the condition description.

Included Items and Missing Extras

The photographs show:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – October 2009, Issue 11.

• Main psychedelic The Weird World of Prog cover.

• Additional Thom Yorke / Radiohead cover.

• Prognosis 4 promotional CD sleeve.

Any other original free gifts, promotional items, patches, inserts or supplements that may originally have accompanied this magazine are no longer included unless clearly shown and confirmed.

The cover advertises a free patch, but no separate patch is visible in the supplied photographs.

The actual promotional CD has not been separately confirmed.

Only the items shown and confirmed are included in the sale.

Packaging and Delivery

UK Orders: Carefully packaged and dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Carefully packaged and dispatched in a cardboard mailer-size box to provide additional protection during international shipping.

SKU: 1579