2
Menu
Home
My Library
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Best Selling Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
GB
0
Basket
My Account
My Library
Login
Plus+
BEST SELLERS
OFFERS
Hobbies & Craft
Aviation & Transport
Leisure
General Interest
Sport
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
All Categories
Art & Photography
Art
Design
Architecture
Photography
Aviation & Transport
Motorbikes
Aviation
Automotive
Rail
Family & Home
Kids
Parenting
Animals & Pets
Food
DIY
Landscaping & Gardening
Property
Interior Design & Home
Food and Drink
Cooking & Baking
Drink
Vegetarian & Vegan
Gluten Free & Special Diets
General Interest
History & Fact
Astronomy
Education & Literary
Spiritual & Religion
Trade & Professional
National & Regional
Books
News & Current Affairs
Health & Fitness
Medical
Running
Women's Health
Men's Health
Slimming
Spirituality & Wellbeing
Hobbies & Craft
Collecting
Radio Control Modelling
Scale & Millitary Modelling
Sewing & Knitting
Woodworking
Arts & Crafts
Leisure Interest
Travel
Boating & Yachting
Poker & Gambling
Caravan & Motorhome
Camping & Outdoor
TV & Film
Tattoo
Horse Riding
Wildlife
Men's Interest
Lifestyle
Gay
TV & Film
Men's Fitness
Motorbikes
Automotive
Football
Fishing & Angling
Gaming
Gadgets
Newspapers
All
Music
Classical
Heavy Metal
Other
Rock
Pop
Practical & Playing
Hi-Fi
Sport
Football
Cycling
Rugby
Cricket & Golf
Football Programmes
Fishing & Angling
Shooting & Archery
Boxing & Martial Arts
Horse Riding
Other
Watersports & Board
Athletics & Running
Motorsport
Ski & Winter Sports
Outdoor & Adventure
Tech & Gaming
Apple
Gaming
Internet
Gadgets
PC
Mobile
Trade & Professional
Money & Investment
Building & Architecture
Military & Defense
Education
Media
Retail News
Farming & Agriculture
Catering
Business
Transport
Politics
Travel
Women's Interest
Hair
Celebrity
Weddings & Brides
Fashion & Lifestyle
Healthy Food & Slimming
Fitness
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
Digital Subscriptions
>
Long Live Vinyl
>
Jul 2019 - David Bowie
>
CLOSER
You are currently viewing the United Kingdom version of the site.
Would you like to switch to your local site?
Home
My Library
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Best Selling Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
Read on any device
Safe & Secure Ordering
15 MIN READ TIME
CLOSER
Getty
VINYL’S GREATEST FINAL TRACKS
#2 NIRVANA
ALL APOLOGIES
Enjoy this article in full in Plus+
650 magazines. One subscription.
30 day trial, then just £9.99 p/ month.
One per customer. Cancel anytime.
Learn more
Unlock this article and much more with
You can enjoy:
Enjoy this edition in full
Instant access to 600+ titles
Thousands of back issues
No contract or commitment
Try for 99p
SUBSCRIBE NOW
30 day trial, then just £9.99 / month. Cancel anytime. New subscribers only.
Learn more
More Options:
SUBSCRIBER LOGIN
|
PRINT OFFERS
|
DIGITAL OFFERS
|
DIGITAL BACK ISSUES
SUBSCRIBER LOGIN
PRINT OFFERS
DIGITAL OFFERS
DIGITAL BACK ISSUES
This article is from...
Long Live Vinyl
Jul 2019 - David Bowie
VIEW IN STORE
Other Articles in this Issue
Long Live Vinyl
Welcome…
It was a relationship which lacked polarity, we were
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
BOWIE ‘ 69
Fifty years ago, everything changed for David Bowie. He went from a singer on the fringes to finally finding success with Space Oddity. After the failure of his debut album two years earlier, just how did Bowie become the Starman? As three new vinyl boxsets explore his transformation, John Earls speaks to his bandmates and former girlfriend Hermione Farthingale
THE ESSENTIAL Samplers
Despite often costing far less than a regular LP, many samplers have become highly collectible. Surely a definitive list of 40 is impossible? Step forward Mark Sampson
Talk Talk THE COLOUR OF SPRING
In the early 80s, Talk Talk seemed destined to be remembered as one of many bands marketed cynically as New Romantics by record companies who were far more concerned with shortterm gain than significant creative and commercial development. Third studio album The Colour Of Spring would change all that, and as Neil Crossley explains, it would propel the band from synth-pop wannabes towards boldly experimental territory…
NEWS
More Shops Standing
Film celebrates resurgence of independent record stores
The Selecter
Long Live Vinyl’s essential picks for the month ahead
Simon says
The former Cocteau Twins member recalls two less than glorious festival appearances
The Big Question
Addressing Vinyl’s Most Pressing Issues
The Completist
Finding a record on your wants list at a bargain price remains a huge thrill, but sharing your excitement with those outside the vinyl-centric bubble is a challenge
Music For Astronauts
Extended version of Eno’s Apollo features 11 new compositions
LINER NOTES
Long Live Vinyl’s founder reflects on the four chapters of a long-gone but not forgotten magazine that provided valuable inspiration – Lee Woods’ Spiral Scratch
THE VINYLIST JON HALPERIN
California collector with 4,000 records and counting
Now Spinning
13 tracks on the Long Live Vinyl turntable this month, best enjoyed with Transmission, a classic American IPA from Leeds’ Northern Brewing Co.
Oh, What A Circus
New extended version of Stones’ legendary live performance gets first vinyl release
CHELOU
After a string of viral hits, the Londoner’s debut album is ready to land
#26 Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
If you want a job doing well, do it yourself… Flaming
KING CRIMSON
Peter Sinfield (left) pays close attention as Robert
FEATURES
ANA MATRONIC
The Scissor Sisters vocalist and BBC Radio 2 presenter opens up to Felix Rowe about her lasting, unconditional love of The Cure’s monumental sixth studio album
THE HISTORY AND ONGOING RELEVANCE OF THE SPLIT 7" SINGLE
Today’s punk bands have found a natural bedfellow in the split 7" single. Huw Baines explores the fascination of this vinyl format of choice
I was determined to make something positive for myself. I didn’t want to be sat in a studio recording dirges, as they suck the life out of me at the moment. I know it sounds cheesy, but if you’ve got a light in your heart, it’s easy to be positive
Richard Hawley has turned 50 since his previous album, and he celebrates his 20th anniversary as a solo artist this year. Hawley may not be fussed by milestones, but his brilliant new album Further feels like a fresh start. He tells John Earls how dog walking, shunning social media and the brevity of the 7" have contributed to his sharpest work yet
WONDER YEARS
Long-time musical friends and collaborators, Calexico and Iron & Wine returned to the studio last winter 13 years after their previous release. Resultant album Years To Burn is born of a restless desire to reinvent. Gary Walker meets two of its creators, Joey Burns and Sam Beam
Odes To Joy
As the 40th anniversary of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures approaches, Peter Hook tells Jonathan Wright about the “wonderful out-of-control excitement” of making one of the best debut albums ever committed to vinyl
James Lavelle
A cratedigger par excellence, James Lavelle has worked in legendary record shops, DJ’d in some of the world’s greatest clubs, started the game-changing Mo’ Wax label and worked with film directors including Danny Boyle and Alfonso Cuarón. He tells Gary Walker about the 10 records he’s most proud of
THIRTY YEARS OF MERGE RECORDS
Founded in 1989 by members of Superchunk as a vehicle to release their own records, Merge has flourished. Huw Baines marks their anniversary
PETE FOWLER
Pete Fowler’s vibrant illustrations for Super Furry Animals’ record sleeves became synonymous with the band’s playfully subversive image. Christopher Barrett finds out what inspired the man himself
DIGGING FOR VICTORY
Record dealer Mark O’Shaughnessy proves that the idiom the harder you work the luckier you get just might have a ring of truth to it
Trading Post STROUD
It took Simon Vincent 15 years to turn his dream of owning his favourite record shop into a reality, but as Ben Wardle discovers it was worth the wait
REGULARS
Yodelling THE EXITS 7 " E P
The only recorded output from a super-obscure bunch of punks is now a much-coveted item
Unseen Worlds
In their own words, “Unseen Worlds is a record label releasing quality editions of unheralded and revolutionary, yet accessible, avant garde music.” Chris Parkin is happy to go along with that
REVIEWS
The Rolling Stones
Steve Harnell cracks the whip over the soundtrack of the 1968 extravaganza, now including a previously unheard version of The Beatles’ Revolution featuring John Lennon with The Dirty Mac
Prince
Prince gifted songs lesser artists would kill for, and here are 15 of those covers (only one previously released) performed by the great man himself. A startled John Earls reels in wonder
DREAM MACHINES
Look no further if you want great-sounding speakers that can double up as alien robots
E.A.T. PRELUDE TURNTABLE
Jason Kennedy spins some vinyl on this fluent yet powerful turntable
VPI HW-40 ANNIVERSARY TURNTABLE
Paul Rigby‘s socks are blown off by VPI’s direct drive turntable
Basket -
0 items
Your basket is currently empty.
Continue Shopping
Basket Total:
£
0.00
 Earning
0
Loyalty Points
Each Point is worth 1 penny or unit of currency and can be redeemed against future purchases here at Pocketmags.com
Got a discount code? Add it in the next step.
Checkout Securely
Continue Shopping
Or, read for just
99p
with
You can enjoy:
The issue in your basket
Instant access to 600+ titles
Thousands of back issues
30 days for just 99p
TRY PLUS+ FOR 99p
30 days access, then just £9.99 / month. Cancel anytime. New subscribers only.
Learn more