NME Magazine 20/27 December 1997 Oasis Liam Noel Gallagher The Verve Prodigy NP003

Original NME Magazine Christmas issue dated 20/27 December 1997, featuring Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher of Oasis prominently on the front cover.

The front cover has a very distinctive festive design under the headline “THE YULE MONTY!”, combining a large photograph of Noel and Liam Gallagher with colourful Christmas-themed illustrations and caricatures. The cover also prominently highlights Oasis, The Verve and The Prodigy, and promotes the issue as one of NME’s biggest ever issues.

The interior contents image confirms a substantial Christmas 1997 / end-of-year special, with a strong mix of Britpop, indie, alternative, rock and electronic music coverage.

Notable features visible in the contents include:

• Oasis – major feature involving Noel Gallagher, with the contents page referencing NME joining him in Berlin for a Christmas-related feature.
• The Verve / Richard Ashcroft – a feature looking at Richard Ashcroft and The Verve.
• The Prodigy – prominent coverage, with Keith Flint pictured on the contents page.
• Marilyn Manson – Christmas-related feature.
• Supergrass
• Spice: The Game
• Ian Broudie vs Steve McManaman
• Jukebox Jury
• Stars on ’97
• NME Review of the Year
• 1997: The Verdict
• LPs of the Year
• Singles of the Year
• TV of the Year
• Films of the Year
• The Quiz
• Vibes
• Thrills
• Gig Guide
• Additional Christmas and end-of-year music coverage.

Other artists and acts referenced on the contents page include Ash, Embrace, Black Sabbath, Orbital, Mogwai, Earl Brutus, Aphex Twin and Squarepusher.

This is a strong period piece from the height of the late-1990s UK music scene, especially collectable for fans of Oasis, Britpop, NME, 1990s indie music and alternative music memorabilia.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: NME
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 20/27 December 1997
• Main Cover Stars: Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher
• Band: Oasis
• Other Prominent Cover Names: The Verve, Prodigy
• Main Cover Headline: “THE YULE MONTY!”
• Theme: Christmas 1997 / end-of-year special
• Cover Price: £1.45 / US $4.95
• ISSN: 0028-6362
• Era: 1990s
• SKU: NP003

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related and handling wear.

The front cover shows noticeable creasing, wrinkling and surface rippling, especially around the outer margins and lower section. There is visible edge wear and some waviness along the right-hand edge, with the corners showing light softening, bending and general handling wear.

The pale outer borders show some age-related toning/discolouration, together with small marks and general storage wear. The left-hand side/spine area also shows some visible folding and compression wear.

The photographed interior contents page also shows light creasing, waviness and edge wear, particularly around the outer edge and lower section. The paper has normal age-related toning but the printed text, photographs and colours remain clearly visible and readable.

No major large tears, heavy staining or obvious writing can be seen in the supplied images. Condition assessment is based only on the areas shown in the photographs.

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 help reduce the risk of bending, crushing or other transit damage.