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1986 MADONNA "Like a Virgin" tour video editorial...
1986 MADONNA "Like a Virgin" tour video editorial...
Item # 718561
February 11, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 11, 1986
* Early MADONNA editorial w/ photo
* Singer - songwriter - actress - model
* Regarding her "Like a Virgin" tour video
Page 45 has a somewhat short editorial on Madonna's "Virgin Tour" concert video with the photo of her in a wedding dress that was used on the album cover. (see images)
AI notes: Madonna’s The Virgin Tour concert video, officially titled Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour, was released in late 1985 by Warner Home Video and captured her live performance at Detroit’s Cobo Arena. This video marked one of the first times fans could experience Madonna’s dynamic stage presence and theatrical showmanship outside of her concerts, showcasing her early hits like “Like a Virgin,” “Material Girl,” and “Holiday” in a vibrant, high-energy live setting. The release featured Madonna’s signature blend of provocative costumes, choreographed dance routines, and playful interaction with the audience, all of which helped cement her image as a groundbreaking pop icon. Commercially, the video was a huge success, earning a Platinum certification from the RIAA, and it played a significant role in expanding her fanbase during the mid-1980s when music videos and televised concerts were essential promotional tools. Over time, Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour has become a cherished artifact for fans and historians alike, capturing the raw excitement and youthful ambition of Madonna’s first major tour.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 140 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, very nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
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