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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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Deep Purple Fireball 1971 classic album review
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Deep Purple Fireball – Classic Album Review

Deep Purple Fireball Released July 71 (USA) September 71 (UK) My introduction to Deep Purple came via a friend...

Camel A 32-disc Super Deluxe Box set ‘Air Born: The MCA & Decca Years 1973-1984’
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Camel A 32-disc Super Deluxe Box set ‘Air Born: The MCA & Decca Years 1973-1984’

Camel A 32-disc Super Deluxe Box set ‘Air Born: The MCA & Decca Years 1973-1984’ Exciting news about one...

Promethium : Bleeding The Ghost : Album Review
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Promethium : Bleeding The Ghost : Album Review

Promethium: The Rising Heavy Metal Titans from Lancaster Promethium, although a new discovery for me, isn’t a newcomer to...

Carl Dixon from Coney Hatch Talks to Phil Aston - Now Spinning Magazine Podcast
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Carl Dixon from Coney Hatch Talks to Phil Aston – Now Spinning Magazine Podcast

Carl Dixon from Coney Hatch Talks to Phil Aston – Now Spinning Magazine Podcast This is one of the...

Steve Hackett Talks to Phil Aston for the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast
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Steve Hackett Talks to Phil Aston for the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast

Steve Hackett Talks to Phil Aston for the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Here is my interview with Steve Hackett...

DIO : The Studio Albums 1996 - 2004 : Limited Edition Vinyl and CDs Box Sets
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DIO : The Studio Albums 1996 – 2004 : Limited Edition Vinyl and CDs Box Sets

Dio: The Studio Albums 1996-2004 – A Journey Through the Lesser-Known Epoch of a Rock Legend – BMG Please...

Keith Emerson ~ Variations: A Musical Journey Through the Life of a Prog Rock Genius
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Keith Emerson ~ Variations: A Musical Journey Through the Life of a Prog Rock Genius

Spirit of Unicorn Music is set to release a monumental collection, “Keith Emerson ~ Variations,” a 20 CD box...

Harvey Lee's 'Backstage Pass': A Symphony of Music, Tech, and Life Lessons
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Harvey Lee’s ‘Backstage Pass’: A Symphony of Music, Tech, and Life Lessons

February 2024 will see a book that’s been four years in the making but encompasses a lifetime of experiences,...

Carlos Cavazo - Guitarist with King Kobra - Ratt - Quiet Riot - Talks to Phil Aston
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Carlos Cavazo – Guitarist with King Kobra – Ratt – Quiet Riot – Talks to Phil Aston

 Carlos Cavazo Guitarist with King Kobra – Ratt – Quiet Riot talks to Phil Aston for the Now...

Deacon Blue : You Can Have It All : The Complete Albums Collection : 14CD Box Set + Vinyl Reviews
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Deacon Blue : You Can Have It All : The Complete Albums Collection : 14CD Box Set + Vinyl Reviews

Deacon Blue: A Comprehensive Dive into Their Discography I’m thrilled to bring you an unboxing and overview of a...