Sounds Magazine 21 April 1990 Ride Inspiral Carpets Coldcut DOA Roger Waters NP001

Original Sounds Magazine dated 21 April 1990, with Ride as the main front-cover feature.

The cover is dominated by a large outdoor photograph of the band beneath the headline:

“ENJOY THE RIDE”

with the accompanying line:

“the touts are out for rock’s bouquet of barbed wire”

The bottom of the cover also notes “Ride boast two new recruits courtesy of Steve Double.” This makes the issue particularly interesting for collectors of Ride, shoegaze, indie and early-1990s British alternative music memorabilia.

Other prominent cover features include:

• Inspiral Carpets – their long-awaited Life album reviewed
• Coldcut – featured in the magazine’s The Producers section
• D.O.A. – promoted with the cover line “Sinkin’ a few beers with DOA”
• The Edsel Auctioneer
• Gaye Bykers on Acid

The supplied interior image shows the First Reports news and contents page and confirms a substantial selection of rock, indie and alternative coverage.

One of the main stories is:

“Roger takes ‘The Wall’ to the Wall”

covering Roger Waters and plans surrounding a performance of The Wall in Berlin. The article includes a photograph of Waters performing and additional imagery connected with the production, giving the issue additional interest for Pink Floyd / Roger Waters collectors.

Other visible news and features include:

• Wire – “Wire line up tour for May”, with details of UK dates and a photograph of the band.
• Inspiral Carpets, The Fall and James – featured in the story “No one plays Salford!”, discussing a proposed large Salford concert.
• Sinéad O’Connor – a news item concerning an additional Manchester Apollo show.
• Bruce Dickinson – news relating to his solo album/work.
• Warrior Soul
• Ride – substantial feature listed on pages 22–23.
• D.O.A. – pages 16–17.
• Gaye Bykers On Acid – page 24.
• The Producers / Coldcut – page 14.
• The Edsel Auctioneer – page 12.

The contents column also highlights the magazine’s regular coverage of:

• Singles
• Albums
• Live reviews
• Charts
• Nightshift gig guide
• Competitions
• In-Tech special

Artists referenced in the visible contents include Public Enemy, Inspiral Carpets, Prong, Suzanne Vega, The Soup Dragons, NoMeansNo, The Heart Throbs, Blur, Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead and Sex Pistols.

This is a particularly good period issue for collectors of the emerging shoegaze and indie scene of 1990, combining Ride and Inspiral Carpets with established alternative, punk, rock and experimental acts.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: Sounds
• Item Type: Magazine
• Full Date: 21 April 1990
• Main Cover Feature: Ride
• Main Cover Headline: “Enjoy The Ride”
• Other Major Cover Features: Inspiral Carpets, Coldcut, D.O.A.
• Additional Cover Names: The Edsel Auctioneer, Gaye Bykers On Acid
• Interior Features Shown: Roger Waters, Wire, Inspiral Carpets, The Fall, James, Sinéad O’Connor
• Notable Album Feature: Inspiral Carpets – Life
• Era: 1990 / early 1990s
• Music Focus: Indie, shoegaze, alternative rock, punk and rock
• SKU: NP001

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with noticeable age-related wear, handling and storage marks.

The front cover shows substantial age toning/discolouration, especially around the large pale outer border. The paper has yellowed noticeably with age, particularly around the top, left and bottom margins.

There is visible creasing and surface waviness throughout the cover, with numerous light handling lines and wrinkles across the paper.

The left-hand edge/spine area shows clear handling wear and compression. The corners are softened from storage and use.

The top edge is slightly uneven and shows some curling/waviness, while the right-hand edge also has visible age-related wear and slight roughness.

The bottom edge shows general wear and some light curling. The lower corners are softened and lightly bent.

There are also scattered small marks and spotting/discolouration visible in the pale border areas, consistent with the magazine’s age.

The supplied interior page shows similar age-related yellowing/toning, particularly along the edges. There is visible waviness, minor creasing and handling wear around the margins and binding area.

Despite the age-related wear, the photographs, printed articles and text shown remain clearly readable.

No obvious large missing sections or extensive writing are visible in the supplied photographs. Condition assessment is based on the two supplied images, so pages and areas not shown 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 help reduce the risk of bending, crushing and general transit damage while on its way to the buyer.