Melody Maker Magazine 7 March 1998 Oasis Suede Stereophonics Ash Foo Fighters NP003

Original Melody Maker magazine/newspaper dated 7 March 1998, Issue 10, Volume 75.

This issue has a major Oasis front-cover feature, with Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher prominently pictured in a sepia-toned cowboy-themed design. The main cover line reads “The Cowboys Are Back In Town! Oasis Take On The World”, making this a strong late-1990s Britpop collectible.

The cover also heavily promotes a free 13-track tape, with featured artists including Suede, Stereophonics, Ash, Foo Fighters, Supergrass, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Travis, Lo-Fidelity Allstars, Hurricane #1, Ultrasound, Asian Dub Foundation, Idlewild and The Beta Band. The images supplied do not clearly show the cassette itself, so the listing should be treated as the magazine/newspaper only unless the tape is separately confirmed to be present.

Inside, the contents page shows substantial coverage across the late-1990s UK music scene. The main Oasis feature appears on pages 32–33, described as following Liam and Noel as they “set out to conquer America again.” Other clearly listed editorial features include Javine Middlemiss, Therapy?, Ultrasound, The Dandy Warhols, Money Mark, Travis, Father Ted, and further Oasis-related coverage.

The issue also contains the usual Melody Maker mixture of music news, interviews, singles and album reviews, live coverage, charts, gig listings, forthcoming releases, reader sections and music-industry features. Artists mentioned on the photographed contents include Oasis, Adam Ant, The House of Commons, Old Dirty Bastard, Urusei Yatsura, Jimmy Nail, Natalie Imbruglia, Spice Girls, Manson, Warm Jets, Letjoy DC, The Montrose Avenue, Gay Dad, Mums, and others.

This is a particularly appealing issue for collectors of Oasis, Britpop, 1990s indie, alternative rock and UK music press memorabilia, especially because of the distinctive front-cover artwork and the period coverage of a wide range of major acts.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with notable age and handling wear.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains complete and visually strong, with the main artwork and text clear.
• There is visible creasing and wrinkling across the cover, especially around the lower half.
• Noticeable edge wear, particularly along the outer right edge and lower edge.
• The upper-right corner shows creasing/folding and roughness.
• Bottom corners and lower edge show softening, bends and age-related wear.
• The paper has some waviness/rippling, typical of an older newspaper-format music publication.
• Interior pages show creasing, light edge wear and general age toning.
• The contents page remains readable and intact.
• There are signs of surface handling wear and some minor marks consistent with storage and use.
• The front cover indicates the issue originally came with a free tape, but that tape is not visibly confirmed in the supplied images.

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

Item Details

Publication: Melody Maker
Full Date: 7 March 1998
Issue: 10
Volume: 75
Main Cover Feature: Oasis
Featured Artists: Oasis, Suede, Stereophonics, Ash, Foo Fighters, Supergrass, Travis, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Lo-Fidelity Allstars, Hurricane #1, Ultrasound, Asian Dub Foundation, Idlewild, The Beta Band
Genre: Britpop / Indie / Alternative / Rock
Format: Music Magazine / Newspaper
Language: English
Era: 1990s
Condition: Pre-owned with visible age, creasing and edge wear
SKU: NP003