Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated September 20, 1979, priced $1.25 / UK 60p, and comes from the late‑1970s peak period of the magazine’s cultural influence.

The cover features The Doobie Brothers, photographed together following the addition of new members, marking a transitional moment in the band’s late‑1970s lineup. Group covers from this era are particularly associated with Rolling Stone’s role in documenting major shifts within established rock acts.

Cover features and headlines visible on this issue include:

Doobie Brothers – Jazzing It Up with Three New Members

Great Hi‑Fi Safari – The Best in Home Entertainment

Cocaine Killers – The War to Control Florida’s Drug Trade

Dylan on Our Times: “Slow Train Coming” by Jann S. Wenner

The layout reflects classic late‑1970s Rolling Stone design, with a muted background, bold masthead, and dense editorial teasers balancing music, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary.

This issue sits firmly within Rolling Stone’s journalistic era, before the more celebrity‑driven redesigns of later decades.

Condition:

Cover present with heavy edge wear, creasing, and handling marks consistent with age. Spine stress visible. Paper toning throughout. Bagged for protection with a later price sticker present.

Format: Standard magazine

Publication: Rolling Stone

Issue Date: September 20, 1979

Country: United States / United Kingdom distribution