Free Stuff
1985
At times Number One would either give something away Free or make it possible to send off for a Free Gift. Below are the items available in 1985.
Free Poster
Issue 86 dated 9th February 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free John Taylor (Duran Duran) poster measuring
22' x 16' in size.
John Taylor Poster
Free Stickers
Issue 88 dated 23rd February 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Set
Of 14 Stickers
Sticker Set Comprises Of
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Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode)
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Madonna
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Holly Johnson (Franke Goes To Hollywood)
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John Taylor (Duran Duran)
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Nik Kershaw
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George Michael (Wham)
Plus 6 Bubble Stickers and 2 Round Stickers for you to fill in.
Free Poster
Issue 90 dated 9th March 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Frankie Goes To Hollywood poster measuring 22' x 16' in size.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood Poster
Free Pop Stencil
Issue 98 dated 4th May 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Pop Stencil.
There were 3 to collect in total as detailed in this advert from Issue 98 dated 27th April 1985
To get the other 2 Pop Stencils to complete your collection you had to keep the Token from this issue (4th May 1985) and another token printed in the next issue (11th May 1985).
You then had to send an A4 Stamped Addressed Envelope stating which ones you need and then wait to receive them.
Free Poster
Issue 99 dated 11th May 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Style Council poster measuring 22' x 16' in size.
Style Council Poster
Please Note:
Shane added a Style Council Poster in this issue.
However there has been no mention in either the previous issue or on the cover of this one to suggest this.
I can not see where it should go for now so will still include it here.
Any suggestions please get in touch.
Free Poster
Issue 100 dated 18th May 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Paul King poster measuring 22' x 16' in size.
Paul King Poster
Free Poster
Issue 104 dated 15th June 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Go West poster measuring 22' x 16' in size.
Go West Poster
Free Poster
Mark O'Toole Poster
Issue 105 dated 22nd June 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Mark O'Toole (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) poster measuring 22' x 16' in size.
Free Song Book
Number One Magazine normally gave away Posters or Badges.
This was the first time that the magazine gave away something differrent in the form of this Number One Song Book.
Comprising of 16 pages this Song Book provided Lyrics to the following 13 biggest selling Number One Singles sice Number One Magazine started:
1 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
2 - Wham - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
3 - Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat
4 - Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
5 - Paul Hardcastle - 19
6 - Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
7 - Spandau Ballet - True
8 - Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
9 - Duran Duran - The Reflex
10 - Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas
11 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
12 - The Police - Every Breath You Take
13 - George Michael - Careless Whisper
Click the link below to take you to the issue where you can read the issue in full and also see the Song Book as well.
Free Poster
Issue 118 dated 21st September 1985
Number One Magazine gave it's readers a Free Madonna poster measuring 22' x 16' in size.
Madonna Poster
