RARE 1977 Hot Press Magazine Issue 1 Complete

An absolute holy grail for collectors of Irish rock history and Rory Gallagher memorabilia. This is a 100% authentic, complete original print of the very first issue of Hot Press magazine, published on June 9, 1977.Unlike the vast majority of surviving 1970s music tabloids, this copy has been exceptionally well-preserved and is in investment-grade condition.✨ KEY CONDITION DETAILS:100% Complete: Fully intact from cover to cover. No missing pages.No Cutouts: Absolutely zero pictures or articles have been clipped out (a major rarity, as fans usually cut out the Rory Gallagher features).No Pen/Biro Marks: Completely unblemished. No circled text, no crosswords filled out, and no phone numbers scribbled on the margins. Excellent Structural Integrity: The newsprint paper remains incredibly strong and crisp as pages are turned. It has not gone brittle or flaky.Minor Ageing: Only very slight, localized natural yellowing at the lower back page where it was originally folded decades ago.

FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS:
Features the legendary, iconic front-page "Live Lines" column detailing Rory Gallagher headlining Ireland's historic first-ever open-air rock festival—the Macroom Mountain Dew Festival. Also features early coverage of Joe O’Donnell and the Chieftains.