Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated November 29, 1979 (Issue No. 305), priced $1.25 / UK 60p, and features the Eagles on the cover during the final phase of their original late‑1970s lineup.

The main cover feature reads “Eagles – A Good Year in Hell with America’s Number One Band” by Charles M. Young, an in‑depth article documenting internal tensions, commercial dominance, and the pressures surrounding the band at the height of their fame, shortly before their 1980 breakup.

The cover presents the band in a stark, serious group portrait against a bold orange background, reflecting the increasingly strained atmosphere within the group despite their massive commercial success following Hotel California and The Long Run.

Additional cover features and headlines include:

I Cover Guido – by Guido

The Pope – Sorarucci, S.J.

The layout is classic late‑1970s Rolling Stone, balancing dominant rock coverage with cultural and political commentary, using bold typography and a full‑bleed band image.

This issue is widely regarded as one of the definitive Eagles magazine covers, capturing the band at their commercial peak and creative breaking point.

Condition:

Cover present with visible 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: November 29, 1979

Cover Feature: Eagles

Country: United States / United Kingdom distribution