Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated September 6, 1979, priced $1.00 / UK 60p, and comes from the late‑1970s period when the magazine regularly featured long‑form interviews and in‑depth cultural reporting.

The cover features James Taylor in a close‑up portrait, accompanying The Rolling Stone Interview conducted by Peter Herbst. Portrait covers from this era are strongly associated with Rolling Stone’s reputation for serious music journalism rather than purely promotional imagery.

Additional cover features and headlines include:

Reggie Jackson Close Up – Baseball’s Most Volatile Player by Roy Blount Jr.

Marijuana – Stalking Hawaii’s Number One Cash Crop

The design reflects classic late‑1970s Rolling Stone styling, with a bold red masthead, framed border layout, and emphasis on investigative and interview‑driven content alongside music coverage.

This issue represents Rolling Stone at a time when it balanced rock journalism, sports writing, and national reporting with equal prominence.

Condition:

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

Format: Standard magazine

Publication: Rolling Stone

Issue Date: September 6, 1979

Country: United States / United Kingdom distribution