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Record Collector Magazine - February 2026 - Issue 580

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In this issue

580 February In this issue: RC Marks 10 Years Since Bowie & Prince’s Passing, looking at their twin legacies and posthumous releases. Plus! Dave Mustaine on the (no) future of Megadeth… Stiff Little Fingers, China Crisis and Au Pairs interviewed… Soul City late 60s soul label explored… the best 1976 reggae and dub albums and aafinest Coventry 45s chosen… and much more!

The Melbourne Supremacy

Researchers reveal Australian city as global vinyl hot-spot

3 mins

JET!

We've recently taken a tour of rock star houses. Now Paul Bowler hops on board some famous band aeroplanes

6 mins

The Collector

Joe Geesin is an Environmental Health Technical Officer, currently living in Worcestershire.

7 mins

VALUE ADDED FACTS

lan Shirley, esteemed alumnus of the Rare Record Price Guide, answers your questions

10+ mins

Diggin' For GOLD

Our regular look at the more arcane corners of record collecting. Includes Vintage Venue and Sound And Vision

5 mins

LABEL OF LOVE DEVILDUCK

Where are you based, what do you do and why? We are based in Hamburg, we develop artists and release their music and that's pretty much what it's all about.

2 mins

SOUND AND VISION

RC revisits a classic music TV or film moment Maynard Ferguson, Jon Hendricks, Sylvia McNeill, Arrival, Vemu Makunda The World Of Maynard Ferguson (LWT/ITV broadcast 23 August 1970)

4 mins

Not Forgotten

Chris Rea, died 22 December, age 74. The singer-songwriter was known for 80s hits like Driving Home For Christmas, On The Beach and The Road To Hell.

9 mins

anchoressaway

This is hardware - Catherine Anne Davies hails the \"gear nerd\"

4 mins

33⅓ minutes with... Derek Shulman

If Derek Shulman had just, in his career, been the frontman for revered and sorely missed niche prog ensemble Gentle Giant, his place in the pantheon would be guaranteed.

4 mins

EASTERN PROMISE

A string of subtly sublime pop confections ensured Liverpool duo China Crisis were regular fixtures in the mid-80s charts, yet critical acclaim was thin on the ground. Jack Watkins feels history has unfairly neglected them, and he meets the still-gigging Scousers' Gary Daly to set the record straight

10+ mins

"THEY'RE ALMOST SCIENCE FICTION CHARACTERS"

In 2016, two of the most significant figures in modern pop left us within the space of a few weeks. And while David Bowie and Prince are associated with different eras, they both retain a mystique which, long after their passing, only makes our fascination for them grow. Rob Hughes assesses their twin legacies, explores their posthumous contributions to their catalogues, and compares and contrasts their particular varieties of genius, with input from collaborators and colleagues.

10+ mins

From The Vaults

Reissues, remasters and compilations

4 mins

South Side Story

Difford & Tilbrook dust off their precocious teenage concept album

3 mins

THE ENGINE ROOM

The unsung heroes who helped forge modern music

4 mins

UNDER THE RADAR

Artists, bands, and labels meriting more attention

4 mins

Read all Stories from Record Collector

Record Collector Magazine Description:

Publisher: Metropolis-Group

Category: Music

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Record Collector Magazine is a monthly magazine dedicated to all aspects of record collecting, from the latest releases to rare and vintage vinyl. It is published by Metropolis Group The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* New releases: Record Collector Magazine reviews new albums from all genres, including rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classical music.

* Reissues: The magazine also reviews reissues of classic albums, as well as box sets and compilations.

* Rare and vintage vinyl: Record Collector Magazine features articles on rare and vintage vinyl, including profiles of record labels, artists, and producers.

* Collecting tips: The magazine provides tips on how to start collecting records, how to care for your collection, and how to find the best deals.

* Record collector interviews: Record Collector Magazine interviews record collectors from all walks of life, from celebrities to everyday people.

Record Collector Magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the record collecting world.