Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated August 9, 1979, priced $1.00 / UK 60p, and includes a memorial banner at the top reading “Lowell George 1945–1979,” marking the recent death of the Little Feat frontman.

The cover features Rickie Lee Jones, photographed in a seated pose wearing a beret and heels, accompanying the feature “The Story of a Runaway Success” by Timothy White. This issue captures Jones at the height of her late‑1970s breakthrough, making it one of her most recognisable Rolling Stone cover appearances.

Additional cover features and headlines include:

Rickie Lee Jones – The story of a runaway success

The Who – Fifteen years on film by Dave Marsh

Manhattan – City of veiled seductions by Jon Morris

The layout reflects classic late‑1970s Rolling Stone design, with a framed border, bold masthead, and emphasis on long‑form music journalism and cultural reporting.

Condition:Cover present with noticeable edge wear, creasing, handling marks, and paper toning consistent with age. Spine stress visible. Bagged for protection with a later price sticker present.

Format: Standard magazine

Publication: Rolling Stone

Issue Date: August 9, 1979

Country: United States / United Kingdom distribution