Rolling Stone Magazine No. 88
August 5, 1971
Historic issue featuring the iconic Jim Morrison memorial cover published shortly after the death of the legendary Doors frontman. The striking black-and-white cover portrait bears the dates 1943–1971 and remains one of the most memorable covers in Rolling Stone history.
This issue also contains a substantial feature on jazz legend Louis Armstrong, including excellent photographs and articles celebrating the life and legacy of "Satchmo."
Included with the magazine are several pieces of Jim Morrison and Doors-related ephemera:
These clippings were found with the magazine and will be included with the sale.
Condition: Acceptable (conservatively graded)
I prefer to under-promise and over-deliver, so although this copy presents reasonably well, I am grading it as Acceptable.
Condition notes include:
Despite these flaws, the issue remains highly displayable and historically significant.
A desirable collectible for fans of The Doors, Jim Morrison, Louis Armstrong, classic rock journalism, jazz history, and vintage Rolling Stone magazines.
Published only weeks after the death of Jim Morrison, Rolling Stone No. 88 captures a pivotal moment in rock history. Morrison's image on the cover became one of the defining visual tributes to the singer, while the extensive Louis Armstrong coverage honors another towering figure whose influence shaped generations of musicians. The included Morrison and Doors clippings add an extra layer of period interest, creating a small archive of memorabilia surrounding one of rock music's most enduring and enigmatic performers. More than a magazine, this is a tangible snapshot of the music world in the summer of 1971.