DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE September 24th 1952
JATP . BENNY GOODMAN .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE October 22nd 1952
NAT KING COLE . MONT IRVIN .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE September 21st 1951
CHARLIE BARNET . BETTY BENNETT .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE November 30th 1951
PATTI PAGE . BUDDY RICH .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE November 2nd 1951
FRANKIE LAINE . JIMMY YANCEY .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE May 6th 1953
PATTI PAGE . BILLY MAY .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE June 29th 1951
ARTIE SHAW . JUNE VALLI .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE July 15th 1953
LES PAUL . MARY FORD .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE January 13th 1950
STEVENS AND 'TEST BAND' . BILLY ECKSTINE .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE January 12th 1951
BENNY GOODMAN . LEONARD FEATHER .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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DOWNBEAT US MAGAZINE February 8th 1952
LES BROWN . DORRIS DAY .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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SAMMY KAYE SINGERS . BILLY BAUER .
SIZE A4 FOLDS OUT TO A3
Condition is very good . see generalization
Founded in 1934 in Chicago, DownBeat is the world's most famous jazz publication. It is best known for its "Blindfold Test" (where musicians critique records without knowing the artist) and its annual Readers and Critics Polls, which are considered among the highest honors in the jazz world.
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CONDITION GENERALIZATION
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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MELODY MAKER UK MUSIC PAPER May 9th 1981
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN . DEPACHE MODE and much more
Music Papers will be dispatched folded over for safer transit
LISTINGS DO NOT include free gifts or supplements that may have been given when new UNLESS mentioned in listing
CONDITION : Music Papers , page edges can be a little untidy with possible tears mainly to covers, page browning/soiling , minor creasing . take a look and enlarge the image
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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N M E NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS UK MUSIC PAPER March 18th 1972
STEVE MARRIOTT . MICK JAGGER and much more
Music Papers will be dispatched folded over for safer transit
LISTINGS DO NOT include free gifts or supplements that may have been given when new UNLESS mentioned in listing
CONDITION : Music Papers , page edges can be a little untidy with possible tears mainly to covers, page browning/soiling , minor creasing . take a look and enlarge the image
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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RECORD MIRROR UK MUSIC PAPER September 4th 1976
TWIGGY . ROD STEWART . and much more
Music Papers will be dispatched folded over for safer transit
LISTINGS DO NOT include free gifts or supplements that may have been given when new UNLESS mentioned in listing
CONDITION : Music Papers , page edges can be a little untidy with possible tears mainly to covers, page browning/soiling , minor creasing . take a look and enlarge the image
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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MELODY MAKER UK MUSIC PAPER May 9th 1981
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN . DEPACHE MODE and much more
Music Papers will be dispatched folded over for safer transit
LISTINGS DO NOT include free gifts or supplements that may have been given when new UNLESS mentioned in listing
CONDITION : Music Papers , page edges can be a little untidy with possible tears mainly to covers, page browning/soiling , minor creasing . take a look and enlarge the image
Most items are maintained in good to very good condition; however, as is common with paper ephemera of this age, they may show signs of previous ownership and long-term storage. This can include minor creasing, light dusting or soiling, spine wear, rusted staples, and occasional tiny tears. These small imperfections reflect the history and authenticity of each piece.
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Hear the rhythm of history
Dive into the archives of sound and culture with our collection of vintage music papers. Relive the golden eras of music, from rock 'n' roll to progressive rock, through the original reviews, interviews, and charts that shaped generations. Welcome to Tilley's, where every page tells a story.
New Musical Express: The UK's cultural heartbeat
Founded in 1952, the NME became a cultural powerhouse by establishing the first UK Singles Chart. In its early years, it pivoted from jazz and big band to championing rock ‘n’ roll, eventually becoming the definitive weekly guide for the "Mod" and "Beat" generations. The NME was the first to embrace The Beatles and The Rolling Stones with obsessive weekly coverage. In the late 50s, it also served as the primary UK home for Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard fans, cementing its place in music history.
Rolling Stone: Redefining music journalism
Launched in San Francisco in 1967, Rolling Stone redefined music journalism by merging rock coverage with political reporting and "Gonzo" prose. It treated rock music as a serious art form and a catalyst for social change, famously featuring iconic photography and deep-dive interviews. This publication became synonymous with the "Rock Gods," providing unparalleled coverage of Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, helping cement their status as counter-culture heroes.
Record Mirror: The sound of pop and soul
Established in 1954, Record Mirror was a pioneering British weekly that focused heavily on pop and soul. It was notable for being the first UK paper to carry a dedicated albums chart and provided some of the earliest, most enthusiastic coverage of the burgeoning disco and R&B scenes. Known for its love of pop and soul, it was an early supporter of The Kinks and The Who. It also gave significant space to Motown stars like Diana Ross, celebrating the vibrant sounds of the era.
Melody Maker: For the true musicians
While it started much earlier as a jazz-focused musician's trade paper, by the 1960s, Melody Maker became the NME’s fiercest rival. It was known for its more intellectual approach to music and its legendary "classifieds" section, which famously helped bands like Yes and Genesis find their members. Because of its focus on technical musicianship, it was the go-to paper for the rise of Progressive Rock and Blues-Rock, featuring artists like Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin. These vintage back issues are a treasure trove for collectors and music fans wanting to read these original reviews and interviews exactly as they appeared decades ago.
Own a piece of musical heritage
If you are looking to own a piece of this musical history, all of these vintage back issues are available from Tilley's Vintage Magazine shop in Sheffield. We are a treasure trove for collectors, music fans, and anyone wanting to step back in time. Discover original reviews and interviews exactly as they appeared decades ago.