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 punks most influential anarchist collectives
RARE 45s – Highly collectable singles can you guess how many weve 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 Bowies 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 Dames annus horribilis. But its 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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