Description
This is the December 4, 1989 issue of FOUNDATIONS magazine, a seminal heavy metal tip sheet from the late 1980s. The cover prominently features a variety of bands and their releases, highlighting top sellers, radio airplay, and new artists within the heavy metal genre. It proudly declares itself "The Industry's First And Only Heavy Metal Tip Sheet!"
Inside, this vintage magazine provides insights into the music industry of the era, showcasing "Retail Top Seller" and "Radio LPs Top Airplay" charts with bands like Whitesnake, Overkill, and Mötley Crüe. It also features "Blockbuster" and "Biggest Mover" sections, including Scorpions and Britny Fox. The "Retail Buzz" section lists Bonham, XYZ, and Soundgarden, while "Radio Buzz" covers Voivod, Law and Order, and Gothic Slam. A notable feature is Queensryche's "#1 Home Video." The "Foundation Builders" section introduces emerging acts such as Jailhouse, Bad News, Watchtower, Angels, and Damien. The back cover includes an advertisement for Jailhouse's "Alive In A Mad World" EP and prominently displays a mailing label, indicating it was a subscription copy. This periodical serves as a valuable historical record for collectors interested in 80s heavy metal, music industry trends, and pop culture ephemera.
This listing includes 1 individual magazine.This product is in Very Good condition.
Inside, this vintage magazine provides insights into the music industry of the era, showcasing "Retail Top Seller" and "Radio LPs Top Airplay" charts with bands like Whitesnake, Overkill, and Mötley Crüe. It also features "Blockbuster" and "Biggest Mover" sections, including Scorpions and Britny Fox. The "Retail Buzz" section lists Bonham, XYZ, and Soundgarden, while "Radio Buzz" covers Voivod, Law and Order, and Gothic Slam. A notable feature is Queensryche's "#1 Home Video." The "Foundation Builders" section introduces emerging acts such as Jailhouse, Bad News, Watchtower, Angels, and Damien. The back cover includes an advertisement for Jailhouse's "Alive In A Mad World" EP and prominently displays a mailing label, indicating it was a subscription copy. This periodical serves as a valuable historical record for collectors interested in 80s heavy metal, music industry trends, and pop culture ephemera.
This listing includes 1 individual magazine.This product is in Very Good condition.