Free Appreciation Society Magazine - Issue #182

 Free Appreciation Society Magazine

Issue #182

March 2026

Okay, so I'm just back from the Post Office, where I've dropped the final sack of FAS magazines. World ('Far Far Away') and Europe ('Far Away'), have already gone. Now the UK issues are also in the mail. As I said previously, it would be nice to think I could get these to drop onto UK doormats on March 19th, to remind you it's 'Paul's Day', so maybe encourage you to spend a little time reflecting on him, and playing some of his music. It's a good thing to remember people. However, as I've not had any post since Saturday, and when it does come there will be a pile of it. I'm one of the people who can confirm my mail gets held back at the sorting office frequently. Some people may get their magazine tomorrow, some likely won't get it until well into next week, so I thought I'd better just get them moving, and hope you all get yours before next Thursday. There's also a competition in this issue too, and I want to make sure you have time to get your entries in for that.

So, here we are. The final hardcopy FAS issue. This rounds up the Free story all the way to where we are now. It includes some information on unfinished and abandoned projects, and a general overview on what could happen to the Free music catalogue in the future. There is press from just after the group split up, a mass of previously unused gig adverts and photo's, the final updates to the long running 'diary' section.

Also included are corrections to some errors in previous issues, either typo, or where new information has come to light. There is, of course, a section for Paul Kossoff, as we pass the 50th anniversary of his untimely death. We now hit twice the period he lived for. Frightening to think about really. This includes new and previously unpublished, photographs from his brother, Simon. Finally, inserted is a letter to subscribers from Simon Kirke.

There is also a competition for subscribers, where you can win a copy of the Japanese re-issue of the first Free single there, 'Walk In My Shadow/The Hunter'. Entries should be in, via either email or post, by March 31st. One entry per person please. Winner will be announced here on the blog on April 2nd. Best of luck.

 

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It is cheaper to buy directly here (from the FAS itself) than it will be on Ebay, where there are other fees involved for both UK and overseas buyers. ALL payments are via Paypal, so it's all very easy and secure. Casual buyer? Want the magazine cheaper?

Get a subscription! A subscription is the cheapest way to get the FAS magazine. For subscription information email: fasarticle@aol.com

You can buy this individual issue from the email address above. Total is £7.50 via Paypal for the UK, a three issue subscription is £19.10

Overseas it's £26 (via Paypal). Buying from the FAS directly should save you on customs charges, and fees, now levelled directly via Ebay, which will not be added here as items will be sent as 'letters'.

Drop me a mail giving your location and a Paypal money request will be sent to you. It's cheaper than buying them on Ebay where the fees add up making this issue almost £8 in the UK, and way more overseas as they now add taxes to the total. So;

UK single issue £7.50 (Paypal)

Overseas single issue £9.80 (Paypal)

A subscription for three issues (UK) is £18 (£19.10 via Paypal)

A subscription for three issues overseas is £26 (via Paypal).

I should point out that a three issue subscription will allow you to get any three issues currently, assuming I have them in 'stock'.  So #180, #181 and #182, or #179, #180. #181 etc.