Record Collector Issue 539 (Christmas 2022)

Record Collector Issue 539 (Christmas 2022) ABBA

ABBA - RC celebrates the eternal appeal of the Swedish pop powerhouse with a selection of their 40 finest moments, before Pete Paphides enjoys a rare audience with their melodic maestro Benny Andersson
RIGHT SAID FRED - The Fairbrass siblings who bestrode early 90s pop like chrome-domed colossi reveal a surprising backstory involving Suicide, Bowie and Dylan
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART - Former Magic Band member Jeff Cotton tells how he survived the dark genius and questionable management style of Don Van Vliet
JOHNNIE TAYLOR - The story of one of the less-remembered, but no less valuable, talents to emerge from the Stax label
THE COWSILLS - The US family band that first emerged in the 60s are still creating sweet harmonies – and making peace with a turbulent history
JOE STRUMMER - Photographer Josh Cheuse shows us previously unseen shots from his new book on the Clash icon
SKID ROW - These survivors of the hair metal apocalypse are back with a new frontman and a new sense of purpose
BEST OF 2022 - Looking back over the year and nominating RC’s favourite releases
FROM THE VAULTS - Love, Queen and more reissues carefully assessed
NEW ALBUMS - Todd Rundgren and Royksopp are among new releases reviewed
BOOKS - Bob Dylan’s Philosophy Of Song and a Fall photo book are reviewed
MOVIES - Dio and A-ha doc films reviewed
SINGLES - New 45s, best of 2022 and the chance to win a Schizo Fun Addict album
LIVES - Sum 41 and Pussy Riot are among the big names captured treading the boards