Radio Waves Signed Magazine (January 1985)

Signed copy of Radio Waves magazine featuring k.d. lang on the cover, issued by Vancouver Co-operative Radio in January 1985.

Last Sale Price

$40

Description

Vintage issue of Radio Waves, the newsmagazine of Vancouver’s Co-operative Radio (CFRO 102.7 FM), highlighting a rising k.d. lang ahead of her Commodore Ballroom performance. Published in January 1985, the issue includes a feature titled "A Truly Western Experience" that captures lang’s early energy as she blurred lines between country, punk, and performance art in the Canadian music scene. The cover image, showing lang mid-leap with arms stretched wide, reflects her theatrical stage persona and unmistakable charisma. Personally signed by k.d. lang on the cover in bold black ink, this magazine is a rare keepsake from her earliest press coverage, before major label releases and global recognition.

Disclaimer: Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique wear that highlights the magazine’s authenticity as a vintage collectible. It carries a silver OVD, signifying that a TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness the signing, though its provenance is verified as an authentic piece from k.d. lang’s archive.

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