Rolling Stone is a monthly magazine focused on music, culture, and politics. It started in San Francisco, California, in 1967. Founders Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason gained fame for their rock music coverage and political stories, especially those by Hunter S. Thompson.
In publication for over fifty years, Rolling Stone’s output of monthly issues has frequently featured iconic images of major recording artists and figures. The January 22, 1981, issue, featuring the image of nude John Lennon curled up with Yoko Ono, became a recognizable tribute to Lennon’s tragic death. Always at the forefront of culture, Rolling Stone worked with Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) to create a series of non-fungible tokens, including their collaborative Rolling Stone x Bored Ape Yacht Club. Limited Edition Zine Magazine (Edition of 2500) CGC GradedNFTZine, in an edition of 2500 units, another example of Rolling Stone's finger resting firmly on the pulse of society.
Never resting and constantly evolving, Rolling Stone’s presence is strong worldwide. Top collectible issues include Rolling Stone China’s issue featuring American artist Daniel Arsham on the cover, known for his multimedia work centered around fictional archaeology. Back issues of famed magazine titles gain value over time due to their rarity and concentration of included talent. Media collectors would do well to peruse StockX’s selection of books, which run the gamut from art tomes by publishers like Taschen to limited releases by brands like Supreme.
