Select Magazine November 1997 Suede Oasis Radiohead Embrace Lil Kim Bentley Rhythm Ace SKU 1494

Original Select magazine dated November 1997, Issue 80, packed with late-1990s British indie, alternative, Britpop and electronic music coverage.

The front cover is dominated by Suede, with Brett Anderson and another band member pictured prominently alongside the headline “Their Most Revealing Interview Ever”. The issue also heavily promotes an Oasis & Radiohead Live Special, alongside features on Embrace, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Lil’ Kim and a substantial look at future technology and culture.

This is a particularly strong period issue from the late-1990s UK music press, combining major Britpop names with alternative, electronic and emerging crossover acts.

Main Cover Feature – Suede

The principal feature is devoted to Suede, with the cover advertising an in-depth interview discussing Brett Anderson’s personal history, relationships within the band and wider aspects of his life and career.

The contents page confirms the main Suede cover story begins on page 78, described as a candid interview with Brett discussing subjects including the band’s internal history and personal experiences.

For collectors of Suede memorabilia, this is a particularly substantial original period feature rather than simply a brief news appearance.

Other Major Features

The photographed contents page shows a very varied selection of music coverage, including:

• Oasis & Radiohead Live Special
• Embrace – feature beginning on page 42
• Seahorses – page 54
• Lil’ Kim – page 64
• The Future Is Coming – page 68, examining future science and technology
• Catatonia – page 92
• Bentley Rhythm Ace – page 94
• Extensive album reviews
• Singles section
• Film, television, books, games and internet coverage
• Listings
• Readers’ material and regular columns

The contents also name artists appearing in the review section including:

• The Verve
• Sleeper
• Portishead
• Ocean Colour Scene
• Björk
• Robbie Williams
• The Rolling Stones
• Suede

Cover Highlights

The cover itself promotes several significant late-1990s artists and features:

• Suede
• Oasis
• Radiohead
• Embrace
• Bentley Rhythm Ace
• Lil’ Kim
• The Verve album review
• A feature titled Future Shock – The Insane World of Tomorrow

The mix of Britpop, indie, hip-hop, electronic music and alternative rock gives this issue broad appeal to collectors of the period.

Free CD Note

The front cover prominently advertises a “FREE CD – 70 Minutes of Brilliant Music”.

The CD is not visible in the supplied photographs, so it should not be assumed to be included. The listing is for the magazine as photographed.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Select
• Issue: No. 80
• Full Date: November 1997
• Original Price: £2.30
• Main Cover Feature: Suede
• Additional Featured Artists: Oasis, Radiohead, Embrace, Bentley Rhythm Ace, Lil’ Kim, Catatonia, Seahorses and more
• Genre: Music / Britpop / Indie / Alternative / Electronic
• Language: English
• Format: Printed magazine
• SKU: 1494

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine. Please study all supplied photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Visible condition includes:

• General age-related handling and surface wear to the front cover
• Light rubbing and scuffing, particularly around the darker lower portion of the cover
• Noticeable wear along the spine and left edge
• Some edge and corner wear
• The top-right corner appears slightly bent/creased
• Light waviness and handling creases to the cover
• Small marks and surface scratches visible in places
• Minor wear around the bottom corners and lower edge
• Interior contents page remains clear and readable
• Internal pages shown appear generally presentable, with normal age-related handling
• No major detached section or large tear is visible in the supplied images
• No obvious handwriting or ownership marks are visible in the photographed areas

Overall this presents as a genuine used 1997 music magazine with normal vintage storage and handling wear, but remains highly displayable and collectible.

Collector Appeal

A strong original issue for collectors interested in 1990s British music culture, especially Suede, Oasis, Radiohead, Britpop and UK alternative music.

The combination of a major Suede cover story, Oasis/Radiohead live coverage, Embrace, Catatonia, Lil’ Kim and extensive album and singles reviews makes this a useful snapshot of the UK music scene during late 1997.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be carefully prepared for dispatch. Depending on parcel size, protective packaging may include stiff cardboard, bubble wrap and/or a cardboard box to help protect the cover, spine, edges and corners from bending or crushing in transit.

SKU 1494