In 2003, "Record Collector" became a full colour publication – marking the fact with a psychedelic special – and printing 13 issues a year. The magazine was updated steadily by editor-In-chief Alan Lewis, former editor of "Sounds", "NME", "Black Music", founding editor of "Kerrang!" and involved in the launches of both "Uncut" and "Loaded". Lewis left in April 2011 and was replaced by Ian McCann, formerly of "NME", Black Echoes and "The Independent". His debut came with an issue focused on "the 51 Best Investments in vinyl" which drew press coverage worldwide. The magazine has since embraced multimedia, launching Facebook and Twitter feeds, and has broadened its outlook slightly, offering comment on subjects such as Amy Winehouse's death and music linked to the 2011 England riots. In 2017 McCann stepped down as editor and was succeeded by Paul Lester.