Cockney Rebel: (Punk Poets)

A 50th Anniversary celebration of one of the most iconic UK singles of the 1970s, this limited Record Store Day edition brings Steve Harley’s signature hit back onto 7" vinyl. Featuring previously unseen Mick Rock photography and an unreleased rehearsal instrumental on the B‑side, the release honours the legacy of a song that remains a cornerstone of British rock culture. Issued worldwide on April 12 2025, this anniversary pressing arrived as a one‑time limited edition via Ch

Onstage, he was magnetic. Offstage, he was thoughtful. In the studio, he was meticulous. And through it all, he remained defiantly himself — a true British original who never chased trends, only truth.

Established in 1972 in London by singer-songwriter Steve Harley, who had previously been involved in the folk scene and journalism, formed Cockney Rebel in the early 1970s. The original lineup included Harley, Jean-Paul Crocker (fiddle/mandolin), Stuart Elliott (drums), Paul Jeffreys (bass), and Nick Jones (guitar), later replaced by Pete Newnham. First Gig: One of their first major performances was supporting the Jeff Beck Group at the Roundhouse in London in 1973. Debut Alb

Three British originals — a poet, a guitarist, and a superstar — converging in Los Angeles to create a brief, brilliant spark of collaboration that shaped the sound and storytelling of Rod Stewart’s early‑’80s era.

Label: EMI Records Catalogue Number: EMI 5085 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 3, 1980 (UK) A double‑A‑side reissue pairing Harley’s signature hit with the dramatic Sebastian. Issued on EMI, the release revived two of Harley’s most iconic recordings for a new audience at the dawn of the 1980s. 🔘 Overview Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) / Sebastian was reissued on October 3, 1980 as a UK 7" vinyl single on EMI Records. The pairing brought together Harley’s 1975 ch

Released: August 12, 1977 (UK) Label: EMI Records Catalogue Number: EMI 2677 Format: 7" Vinyl Single A dramatic live cut from Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel — backed with Tumbling Down (Live). Issued on EMI, the single captured the band’s theatrical stage presence during their mid‑’70s peak. 🔘 Overview The Best Years of Our Lives (Live) was released on August 12, 1977 as a UK single showcasing Cockney Rebel’s dynamic concert performances. Drawn from their live recordings of th

Harley doesn’t just answer questions — he performs them, turning an interview into theatre, confession, and comedy all at once.

Cover art for "Love Is A Prima Donna" by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, released in Germany by EMI in 1976. Label: EMI Records Catalogue Number: EMI 2539 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 15, 1976 (UK) A dramatic, theatrical Harley single — backed with the instrumental Sidetrack 1. Issued on EMI, the release served as the title‑track single for Harley’s 1976 album Love’s a Prima Donna. 🔘 Overview (I Believe) Love’s a Prima Donna was released on October 15, 1976 as a

In the cold winter of 1976, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel were riding high on the success of their ambitious and critically acclaimed album *Timeless Flight*. Known for their theatrical art-rock sound and Harley’s distinctive, dramatic vocal style, the band released “White, White Dove” as the second and final single from the album. Released on January 30, 1976, the single appeared on EMI Records under catalogue number EMI 2409. Backed with “Throw Your Soul Down Here,” this 7-i

A confident, chart‑topping moment — Harley’s new album and tour announced with full‑page swagger.