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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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My CD Collection Storage Solution - I had run out of room and something had to give...
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My CD Collection Storage Solution – I had run out of room and something had to give…

A Fresh Look at Music Storage: Decluttering Your Collection Without Losing the Love I’m taking you on a unique...

Unraveling Led Zeppelin's Masterpiece: The Song Remains The Same
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Led Zeppelin : The Song Remains The Same : Personal Memories and Which Version I play The Most

Unraveling Led Zeppelin’s Masterpiece: The Song Remains The Same This is not a typical album review. Rather, I’d like...

John Wetton An Extraordinary Life 8CD Box Set To Be Released on 24th November 2023
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John Wetton An Extraordinary Life 8CD Box Set To Be Released on 24th November 2023

Celebrating an Extraordinary Legacy: The John Wetton Box Set Fans of John Wetton, one of the UK’s most iconic...

Unboxing the Soul: A Review of "Written in Their Soul – The Stacks Songwriter Demos" Box Set
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Written in Their Soul – The Stax Songwriter Demos – CD Box Set

Unboxing the Soul: A Review of “Written in Their Soul – The Stax Songwriter Demos” Box Set This is...

Manfred Mann - Exclusive Interview with Phil Aston
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Manfred Mann – Exclusive Interview with Phil Aston

Manfred Mann talks to Phil Aston for The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – Now Spinning...

Pete Bingham from PROG Band Sendelica Talks to Phil Aston
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Pete Bingham from PROG Band Sendelica Talks to Phil Aston

Pete Bingham from PROG Band Sendelica Talks to Phil Aston for Now Spinning Magazine  Sendelica are based in...

Rory Gallagher : All Around Man - Live In London : Review
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Rory Gallagher : All Around Man – Live In London : Review

Rory Gallagher : All Around Man – Live In London : Review This album follows closely behind, albeit a...

Landscape a Go Go : The Story of Landscape 1977 - 83 : 5CD Box Set with Book : Review
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Landscape a Go Go : The Story of Landscape 1977 – 83 : 5CD Box Set : Review

Landscape a Go Go : The Story of Landscape 1977 – 83 : 5CD Box Set with Book :...

Gamma : What's Gone Is Gone : Complete Elektra Recordings 1979 - 1982 - CD Box Set Review
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Gamma : What’s Gone Is Gone : Complete Elektra Recordings 1979 – 1982 – CD Box Set Review

Gamma: What’s Gone is Gone – A Dive into the Elektra Years (1979-1982) Please watch the video above for...

Hawkwind: Warrior On the Edge Of Time (Steven Wilson Remix), Don't Play On An Automatic Turntable!
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Hawkwind: Warrior On the Edge Of Time (Steven Wilson Remix) Vinyl Review

Hawkwind: Warrior On the Edge Of Time (Steven Wilson Remix) Review This has a special place in my heart...