David Essex: (Glam Sparkle)

This Disc Magazine news page from May 4 1974 captures the pulse of Britain’s pop scene, combining tour updates, artist announcements, and industry gossip under the banner “Disc News – The Best, First.” The lead story reports that The Sweet were forced to cancel the opening dates of their British tour after Brian Connolly fell ill, with rescheduled performances planned for later in the month. A large photograph of Connolly performing anchors the page, symbolizing the band’s

This Disc Magazine feature captures David Essex at the height of his chart success with Gonna Make You a Star. The article describes Essex as “haunting the charts” and “haunting the studios,” reflecting his growing presence in British pop culture. Photographed seated on a park bench in a patterned jacket and flared trousers, Essex embodies the romantic, introspective image that defined his mid‑’70s persona.

This full‑page advertisement from Disc Magazine promotes David Essex’s new single “America”, released through CBS Records and produced by Jeff Wayne. The design merges Essex’s portrait with a stylized New York City skyline, including the Chrysler Building and midtown skyscrapers

Ronco’s 1973 TV-advertised compilation That’ll Be The Day, featuring 40 smash hits based on the film of the same name. This double album became a massive UK success, spending 8 weeks on the chart including 7 weeks at No.1. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Various Artists Title: That’ll Be The Day Date: 1973 (First Chart Date: June 23, 1973) Label: Ronco Country: UK FORMATS & TRACK LISTS 2LP (Catalogue: MR 2002/3) Side 1 Bye Bye Love – Everly Brothers Poetry In Motion –