This is a Complimentar music magazine issue of Rock Express featuring Robert Plant on the cover.
Inside, you’ll find era snapshots on Aerosmith, Morrissey, Foreigner, Lita Ford, plus a Michael J. Fox feature—along with classic Sam Goody/Musicland ads. It’s a time capsule of late-’80s rock culture with full-page photos and reviews.
The magazine shows honest shelf wear, yet the pages are complete and ready for your collection.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Complimentary Magazine
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Size: 12 × 10 × ~0.25 in
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Material: Coated paper, perfect-bound periodical
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Color: Full-color cover and interior; newsprint-style pages
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Origin or Maker: Rock Express — Printed in the United States (cover notes “Compliments of Musicland”)
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Year or Era: April issue, late 1980s (exact year not provided in photos)
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GENRE: Music Magazine, Rock Memorabilia
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Language / Pages: English / 74 pages
Design & Features
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Cover Subject: Robert Plant (cover photo credit visible: Larry Busacca / Retna)
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Departments/Features: Contents page lists Robert Plant, Glass Tiger, Aerosmith, Morrissey, Foreigner, Lita Ford, and a Michael J. Fox special.
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Period Ads: Sam Goody / Musicland retail ads; back cover The Doors—Live at the Hollywood Bowl videocassette ad.
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Price on Cover: $1.95 (visible)
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Issue Data: Volume 12, Issue 123, April (visible on contents page)
Condition: Grade: Good
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Notes: Cover shows noticeable edge wear, spine stress, and creases; some surface scuffs and corner rubs. Pages show typical age toning for the era but are complete and securely bound. No missing pages noted; light handling marks.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Sourced from Great Lakes Bay Region estate collections in Michigan.
About the Author / Maker
Rock Express covered international rock and pop, pairing artist features with retail and tour culture, making each issue a compact snapshot of music history.
Add a true late-’80s rock snapshot to your shelf—accurately graded and photo-verified.
Disclaimer
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Care & Handling: Store flat in a protective sleeve; keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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