NME Magazine 13 March 1999 Suede Brett Anderson Kula Shaker NP001

Original NME Magazine / New Musical Express dated 13 March 1999, with Suede as the main cover feature and Brett Anderson prominently pictured.

The front cover uses a striking blue/green-toned portrait of Brett Anderson beneath the headline:

“Exclusive! Giving good ‘Head Music’ – Suede in the studio”

This issue captures Suede during the recording period for their Head Music album and is particularly relevant to collectors of Suede, Brett Anderson, Britpop and late-1990s British music memorabilia.

The upper cover also promotes Kula Shaker, with the headline:

“Chillums, Mills & Bellyaches – Kula Shaker answer their critics”

There is also a prominent Flat Eric feature promoting his move towards the charts.

The supplied interior image shows a substantial Suede news feature headed:

“DON’T BE SCARED… IT’S STILL SUEDE”

with the subheading:

“Brett talks exclusively to NME about the new album”

The article includes a large photograph of Brett Anderson and drummer Simon Gilbert rehearsing the new album in their secret South London studio. This gives the issue particularly strong collector appeal as it documents the making of Suede’s forthcoming record rather than simply promoting an already released album.

The visible article discusses material associated with Head Music, including references to songs such as:

• Electricity
• Savoir Faire
• Can’t Get Enough
• He’s Gone
• She’s In Fashion
• Other tracks being developed for the album

The article also references band members including Richard Oakes, Neil Codling and Simon Gilbert, along with Brett Anderson.

A small image of the Electricity release artwork is also visible within the article.

The top of the interior page additionally advertises:

• Add N To (X) – video-related news
• Polly / Polly’s Warren piece
• Further NME news coverage

Overall, this is a strong 1999 Suede issue, documenting Brett Anderson and the band during the Head Music era and providing contemporary studio/rehearsal coverage from one of the key British alternative bands of the 1990s.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: NME / New Musical Express
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 13 March 1999
• Main Cover Feature: Suede
• Main Cover Star: Brett Anderson
• Main Cover Theme: Suede in the studio / Head Music era
• Interior Feature: Brett Anderson interview about the new Suede album
• Other Suede Member Shown: Simon Gilbert
• Other Cover Feature: Kula Shaker
• Additional Cover Feature: Flat Eric
• Cover Price: £1.10 / US $4.50
• ISSN: 0028-6362
• Era: 1990s
• Music Focus: Britpop / alternative rock / indie
• SKU: NP001

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with noticeable handling and storage wear visible in the supplied photographs.

The front cover has a prominent horizontal fold/crease running across the middle, visible through the main cover image and text. There are additional lighter creases and surface rippling across the cover.

The left-hand edge/spine area shows noticeable wear, including creasing, compression and a small tear/split with slight paper damage around the lower-left side.

The bottom edge shows general wear and slight unevenness, while the lower corners are softened from handling.

The right-hand edge has light waviness and edge wear, with some curling/roughness consistent with the thin paper stock.

There is also some age-related toning/discolouration around the lighter border areas, plus minor surface marks and general storage wear.

The supplied interior page shows additional creasing, waviness and edge wear, including wear around the outer right edge and lower section. The text and photographs remain clear and readable.

No obvious heavy staining or writing is visible in the supplied photographs. Condition assessment is based on the two supplied images, so unseen pages and areas cannot be fully assessed.

Packaging & Postage

The magazine will be carefully and safely folded and packed inside a protective cardboard box for posting.

It will be packed securely to he