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1985 Issues

These are the issues of NME that came out in 1985.

Some of the issues I have will be available on this site (click the link on the date or picture to take you to the issue which will be available via my Flickr and Google page). 

 

Some of the issues may just have pictures which will be there to showcase what the issue front cover was and will be there for reference.

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Logo - NME - 31st March 1979.jpg

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Editor - Neil Spencer

Deputy Editor - Tony Stewart

Assistant Editor - Paul De Noyer

News Editor - Derek Johnson

Production Editor - Jo Isotta

Associate Editors - Andy Gill

Special Projects Editor -  Roy Carr

Contributing Editor - Charles Shar Murray

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Volume: 34  - Number: 01

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5th January 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 02

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12th January 1985

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Volume: 34  - Number: 03

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Volume: 34 - Number: 05

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2nd February 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 06

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9th February 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 07

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Volume: 34 - Number: 09

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2nd March 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 10

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9th March 1985

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16th March 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 12

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Volume: 34 - Number: 13

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30th March 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 14

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6th April 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 15

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20th April 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 17

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27th April 1985

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4th May 1985

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Volume: 34  - Number: 18

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Volume: 34 - Number: 19

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11th May 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 20

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18th May 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 21

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25th May 1985

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1st June 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 22

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Volume: 34  - Number: 23

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8th June 1985

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Volume: 34  - Number: 24

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15th June 1985

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22nd June 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 26

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29th June 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 29

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20th July 1985

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Volume: 34 - Number: 30

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Volume: 34  - Number: 33

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17th August 1985

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24th August 1985

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Volume: 34  - Number: 37

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14th September 1985

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21st September 1985

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28th September 1985

Volume: 34 - Number: 39

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Australian vs UK Issue

This issue of NME came with a Free 4 Track Single in the UK (See end of page).

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Volume: 34 - Number: 40

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Volume: 34 - Number: 41

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5th October 1985

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19th October 1985

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Volume: 34  - Number: 43

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Volume: 34  - Number: 45

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9th November 1985

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16th November 1985

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7th December 1985

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Volume: 34  - Number: 49

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21st December 1985 -
28th December 1985
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At times NME would either give something away Free or make it possible to send off for a Free Gift.  Below are the items available in this year.

Free 4 Track Single - NME Readers Poll Winners '84

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In the 25th May 1985 issue of NME there was given away a Free 4 Tack Double Sided Single.

Credits:

Label - New Musical Express – GIV 1

Series - NME 33⅓

Format - Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP

Country - UK

Released - 22nd May 1985

Genre - Electronic, Rock

Style - Downtempo, Synth pop, Ethereal, Alternative Rock

Track Listing

Side A

A1 - Bronski Beat – Hard Rain

Producer – Bronski Beat

Written By – Bronski Beat

A2 - Cocteau Twins – Ivo (New Version)

Producer – Cocteau Twins

Written By – Fraser, Guthrie, Raymonde

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Side B

B1 - The Smiths – What She Said (Live)

Producer – Pete Dauncey

Written By – Marr, Morrissey

B2 - U2 – Wire (Dub Mix)

Producer – Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois

Written By – U2

Compiled By – Roy Carr

Lacquer Cut By – JA

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Notes:

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – New Musical Express

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – London Records

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – 4AD

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rough Trade

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Island Records

  • Published By – Bronski Music Ltd.

  • Published By – William A. Bong

  • Published By – Beggars Banquet Music

  • Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.

  • Published By – Blue Mountain Music

  • Pressed By – MPO

Given free with NME May '85 [25th May issue]
Not for sale.

℗ 1985 NME

Tracks numbered 1 - 4.

[Track A1:]
Dedicated to the Miners' strike.
Bronski Music Ltd/William A Bong
℗ 1985 London Records

[Track A2:]
Beggars Banquet Music
℗ 1985 4AD

[Track B1:]
Warner Brothers Music Ltd
Recorded: Oxford 18.3.85
℗ 1985 Rough Trade

[Track B2:]
Blue Mountain Music
℗ 1984 Island Records

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  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): GIV 1B

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand etched runout - Variant 1): MPO NME GIV 1 A1O JA NMEXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART.

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand etched runout - Variant 1): MPO NME GIV 1 B1R JA 331/3 MICRO GROOVY PLAY LOUD.

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand etched runout - Variant 2): NME GIV 1 A1 x JA NMEXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART. MPO

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand etched runout - Variant 2): NME GIV 1 B1O JA 33⅓ MICRO GROOVY PLAY LOUD. MPO

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand etched runout - Variant 3): NME GIV 1 A1 JA NMEXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART MPO

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand etched runout - Variant 3): NME GIV 1 B1 JA 33⅓MICRO GROOVY PLAY LOUD MPO

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand etched runout - Variant 4): NME GIV 1 A1 x JA NMEXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART. MPO

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand etched runout - Variant 4): NME GIV 1 B1 x JA 33⅓ MICRO GROOVY PLAY LOUD MPO

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand etched runout - Variant 5): MPO NME GIV 1 A1 JA NMEXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART.

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand etched runout - Variant 5): MPO NME GIV 1 B1 JA 33⅓ MICRO GROOVY PLAY LOUD.

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand etched runout - Variant 6): MPO NME GIV 1 A10 JA NMEXPRESSWAY TO YOUR HEART.

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand etched runout - Variant 6): MPO NME GIV 1 B10 JA 33⅓ MICRO GROOVY PLAY LOUD.

Free 4 Track Single - Drastic Plastic

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In the 28th October 1985 issue of NME there was given away a Free  4 Tack Double Sided Single.

Credits:

Label - New Musical Express – GIV 2
Series - NME 33⅓
Format - Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country - UK
Released - 25th September 1985
Genre - Rock, Blues
Style - Pop Rock, Indie Rock

Compiled By – Roy Carr

Lacquer Cut By – JA

Track Listing

A1 - Style Council – My Ever Changing Moods (Live In Liverpool)

Written By – Weller

A2 - Lloyd Cole & The Commotions – Forest Fire (Live In London)

Written By – Cole

B1 - The Robert Cray Band – Bad Influence (Live In Chicago)

Written By – Vannice, Cray

B2 - Prefab Sprout – Real Life (Just Around The Corner)

Producer – Andy Todd, Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout

Written By – McAloon

Side A

Side B

NME - Free Single 28th October 1985 - Side A.jpg
NME - Free Single 28th October 1985 - Side B.jpg

Companies:

Notes:

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Polydor Records

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Demon Records

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Records

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – New Musical Express

  • Published By – EMI Music Ltd.

  • Published By – CBS Songs Ltd.

  • Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.

  • Published By – Bug Music

  • Published By – CBS Music Ltd.

  • Published By – Kitchenware Music

  • Pressed By – MPO

Given free with the N.M.E - 28th September. 1985

Label states: ''Not for sale''.

Note: Some copies exist with the labels on the wrong side.

℗ 1985 NME
A1, A2 ℗ 1985 Polydor Records
B1 ℗ 1985 Demon Records
B2 ℗ 1985 CBS Records

The runouts are etched.

Barcodes and Other Identifiers:

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): MPO GIV 2 A1 JA FREE RECORDS - WE'VE GOT 'EM!

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): MPO WE LEAD - OTHERS FOLLOW - THE QUEUE FORMS ON THE RIGHT! GIV 2 B1

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): MPO GIV 2 A1x JA FREE RECORDS-WE'VE GOT 'EM!

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): MPO WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW - THE QUEUE FORMS ON THE RIGHT! GIV 2 B1x

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): MPO GIV 2 A1x JA FREE RECORDS-WE'VE GOT 'EM!

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): MPO WE LEAD - OTHERS FOLLOW - THE QUEUE FORMS ON THE RIGHT! GIV 2 B1

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 4): MPO GIV 2 A1-S JA FREE RECORDS - WE'VE GOT 'EM!

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 4): MPO WE LEAD - OTHERS FOLLOW - THE QUEUE FORMS ON THE RIGHT! GIV 2 B1S

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 5): MPO GIV 2 A1x JA FREE RECORDS-WE'VE GOT 'EM!

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 5): MPO WE LEAD - OTHERS FOLLOW - THE QUEUE FORMS ON THE RIGHT! GIV 2 B1S

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