Super rare limited edition "X Rated" cover issue #9 of Strength (1997). Edition of 1000 only. The rest of the print run had the regular cover. Limited edition cover featuring former pro skater Bill Weiss and adult film star, Vivid contract performer, Lexus.

A reader won a date w her for a contest in this issue. You had to physically have a copy of this version of the magazine to win the date. There was a postcard mailer you had to send in to win, and this version of the mag was the only version to have the postcard - see photos for pics of the postcard. SUPER RARE. Only 1000 of these were made.

Magazine features a profile of Bay Area hip hop scene, the Washington DC skate scene, as well as Marc Morriset and Rick McCrank interviews.

The text on the spine reads: "YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES! THIS IS THE OFFICIAL LIMITED EDITION COVER THAT COMES WITH A CONTEST REGISTRATION FORM. WITH THIS COVER YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A DATE WITH BILL WEISS AND LEXUS."