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Phil Aston is the founder and editor of Now Spinning Magazine, an independent music website and YouTube channel dedicated to physical music formats, including vinyl records, CDs, deluxe editions, box sets and classic album reissues. A lifelong music fan, collector and former guitarist, Phil brings musician insight, industry experience and a collector’s passion to his reviews, interviews and features. Through Now Spinning Magazine, Phil covers classic rock, progressive rock, hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock, jazz fusion and related genres, with a particular focus on sound quality, packaging, archive releases and the emotional connection between music and physical media.

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We Are the New Record Shops – Why Music YouTube Channels Deserve Fair Use Rights
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Dear Record Labels: We’re Helping You (Please Stop Blocking Us)

We Are the New Record Shops – Why Music YouTube Channels Deserve Fair Use Rights At Now Spinning Magazine,...

Deep Purple : Strange Kind of Woman : Steven Wilson Remix Review
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Deep Purple : Strange Kind of Woman : Steven Wilson Remix Review

Back in 1973, I picked up Made in Japan from Woolworths in Sheldon, Birmingham for £3.25 – a defining...

Black Sabbath The Eternal Idol 2025 remaster – Is This the Best It’s Ever Sounded?
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Black Sabbath’s The Eternal Idol – Is This the Best It’s Ever Sounded?

Black Sabbath – The Eternal Idol (2025 Remaster) | CD & Vinyl Review Originally released in November 1987, The...

9 New Albums & Box Sets You Need To Hear! - The Review Show
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9 New Albums & Box Sets You Need To Hear! – The Review Show

The Review Show : EP5 Your monthly musical catch-up from Now Spinning Magazine. Nad Sylvan – Dr Feelgood –...

Back to the Beginning: A Farewell Rooted in Humanity, History, and Heavy Metal
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Tears, Triumph, and Sabbath: The Night Ozzy Said Goodbye

Back to the Beginning: A Farewell Rooted in Humanity, History, and Heavy Metal On July 5th, 2025, something truly...

Motörhead – The Manticore Tapes Super Deluxe Box Set Review
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Motörhead – The Manticore Tapes Super Deluxe Box Set Review

Hi, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine, and today I’m unboxing and reviewing something very special for fans...

Tribute to Mick Ralphs: A Guitarist Who Let the Music Speak
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Tribute to Mick Ralphs: A Guitarist Who Let the Music Speak

Hi, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine with a heartfelt tribute to a truly underrated guitarist and songwriter—Mick...

Robin Trower – For Earth Below (50th Anniversary Edition) – CD & Vinyl Review
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Robin Trower – For Earth Below (50th Anniversary Edition) – CD & Vinyl Review

Robin Trower – For Earth Below (50th Anniversary Edition) – CD & Vinyl Review Originally released in early 1975,...

John Mayall – Second Generation: Live Magic 1968–1993 Box Set Review
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Unboxing the Ultimate John Mayall Live Collection (1968–1993)

John Mayall – Second Generation: Live Magic 1968–1993 Box Set Review If you’ve been following Now Spinning Magazine, you’ll...

John Mayall – The First Generation 1965–1974 (Madfish Box Set Review & Unboxing)
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John Mayall – The First Generation 1965–1974 Review

John Mayall – The First Generation 1965–1974 (Madfish Box Set Review & Unboxing) “This is like taking a weekend...