The HMV Selection – Phillip Bent & Adorable – Original 1993 HMV Magazine Advert – Spring Music Promotion – Mounted Vintage Print (Approx. 24 x 31 cm)

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The HMV Selection – Phillip Bent & Adorable – Original 1993 HMV Magazine Advert – Spring Music Promotion – Mounted Vintage Print (Approx. 24 x 31 cm)

Description:
This is an authentic 1993 HMV magazine advertisement promoting The HMV Selection, a curated highlight of standout new music from the spring of that year. Featured in this vibrant and retro-styled advert are two rising acts of the era: Phillip Bent with his smooth jazz album The Pressure, and Adorable with their shoegaze-infused Sistine Chapel Ceiling.

The design blends HMV’s classic branding with a warm, psychedelic-inspired colour palette and a nod to music legends like Jimi Hendrix. A playful introduction draws attention to the promising new talents of 1993, inviting customers to discover future classics in-store.

This original advert is mounted on black cardboard and measures approximately 24 x 31 cm, making it a collectible slice of early-‘90s music retail history—perfect for fans of jazz fusion, indie shoegaze, or anyone with a passion for vintage music memorabilia.

Condition Note: This is a genuine magazine advert from 1993 and may exhibit slight signs of age, such as faint creasing or toning, consistent with its vintage status. These minor imperfections contribute to its authentic charm.