Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated November 16, 1978, Issue No. 278, and features Bob Dylan on the cover, promoting The Rolling Stone Interview Part II by Jonathan Cott.

The cover photograph shows Dylan performing with an electric guitar while wearing a white hat and open shirt, an image strongly associated with his late‑1970s touring and recording period. This interview followed the first part published earlier in 1978 and focuses on Dylan’s creative process, touring life, and reflections during a transitional phase of his career.

Additional cover headline includes:

Groupies revisited 1978

A diagonal banner at the bottom right promotes:

The selling of Meat Loaf

Yes in the round

The layout is classic late‑1970s Rolling Stone, with a framed border, muted colour palette, and strong emphasis on long‑form music journalism rather than celebrity spectacle.

Condition:

Cover present with heavy age toning, edge wear, creasing, staple rust bleed, and handling marks consistent with age. Spine stress visible. Bagged for protection. Small handwritten price sticker present.

Format: Standard magazine

Publication: Rolling Stone

Issue Date: November 16, 1978

Cover Feature: Bob Dylan

Country: United States