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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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Alice Cooper : Killer and Schools Out : Super Deluxe Edition Vinyl Sets : Detailed Reviews
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Alice Cooper : Killer and Schools Out : Super Deluxe Edition Vinyl Sets : Detailed Reviews

Alice Cooper : Killer and Schools Out : Super Deluxe Edition Vinyl Sets : detailed Reviews Alice Cooper is...

Spooky Tooth : The Island Years 1967 - 1974 : 9CD Box Set Review
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Spooky Tooth : The Island Years 1967 – 1974 : 9CD Box Set Review

Unboxing the Forgotten Gems: Spooky Tooth’s ‘The Island Years’ This is another installment in my series where I unbox...

Hanoi Rocks: The Days We Spent Underground 1981-1984, 5CD Box Set : Review
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Hanoi Rocks: The Days We Spent Underground 1981-1984, 5CD Box Set : Review

Hanoi Rocks: The Days We Spent Underground 1981-1984, 5CD Box Set Hanoi Rocks: A Journey Through the Career of...

Are Younger Music Fans starting to Choose the CD over Vinyl? Is it Price, Quality or Convenience?
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Are Younger Music Fans starting to Choose the CD over Vinyl? Is it Price, Quality or Convenience?

The Resilience of Physical Music: A Deep Dive into CD and Vinyl Sales As a platform for collectors and...

What Album Have You Not Played In Years Until Now?
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What Album Have You Not Played In Years Until Now?

Rediscovering Forgotten Albums: A Journey Back in Time If you’re like many subscribers to Now Spinning Magazine, you probably...

Doogie White - Talks about his Career - Rainbow, Michael Schenker, Alcatrazz, Yngwie Malmsteen
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Doogie White Talks to Phil Aston – Now Spinning Magazine Podcast

 Doogie White talks to Phil Aston for the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Doogie White talks about his career...

Edgar Winter : They Only Come Out At Night : Classic Album Review
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Classic Album Review – They Only Come Out at Night : The Edgar Winter Group

Edgar Winter : They Only Come Out At Night : Classic Album Review “They Only Come Out at Night”:...

A Tribute to the Late Tina Turner: A Music Fan's Perspective
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A Tribute to Tina Turner – The Moments I Remember The Most

A Tribute to the Late Tina Turner: A Music Fan’s Perspective Please watch the video above for the full...

New Vinyl Round Up : New releases - Reissues and New Arrivals
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New Vinyl Round Up : New releases – Reissues and New Arrivals

A walk-through of some recent vinyl acquisitions that offer a diverse range of musical experiences. From Record Store Day...

King’s X: In The New Age – The Atlantic Recordings 1988-1995, 6CD Box Set Cherry Red Records
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King’s X: The Atlantic Recordings 1988-1995 Box Set – Review

King’s X: In The New Age – The Atlantic Recordings 1988-1995, 6CD Box Set Cherry Red Records This collection...