Record Collector Issue 561 (September 2024) Stars on 45

Record Collector Issue 561 (September 2024) Stars on 45

STARS ON 45s - We asked some of our favourite music figures to wax lyrical about their favourite 45rpm release, and few needed much persuading. Here are their varied and illuminating responses
PETE TOWNSHEND - The Who linchpin was reluctant to make solo records, but he still looks back fondly at plenty of high points
HISTORY OF THE 45 - Tracing the 7” back to its short but perfectly formed roots
DAVID CASSIDY - Fifty years ago he was as big a transatlantic pop sensation as anyone, but the story went tragically sour
CRASS - A deep dive into the story of one of punk’s most influential anarchist collectives
RARE 45s - Highly collectable singles – can you guess how many we’ve found?
LOVE AFFAIR - Meet original mod Steve Ellis, whose outfit embraced psychedelia with Top 5 results, before the flower power wilted
LUTHER VANDROSS - A soul sensation who caught Bowie’s ear before going global
£45 RECORD SHOPPING - What kind of finds can you purchase for this modest sum?
BOWIE ’84 - Some say it was the Dame’s annus horribilis. But it’s worth reassessing this chequered 12 months for the great man…
BOOKS FOR COLLECTORS - Tomes that will strike a chord for any vinyl obsessive
FROM THE VAULTS - Reissues and box sets from Oasis, Louis Armstrong and Fanny are among many consumed with interest
NEW ALBUMS - The return of The The and a new one from David Gilmour are just two of the discs given a thorough listen
BOOKS - Volumes by the likes of Steve Diggle and KRS-One get a flick through
SINGLES - Including Say She She
LIVES - Shows by War and Taylor someone-or-other are among those reported on

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