Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

David Bowie’s Never Let Me Down  was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI America Records (catalog number AMLS 3117) on April 20,...

Slade’s "That's What Friends Are For"  backed with "Wild Wild Party" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA (catalog...

David Bowie’s The Boy David Grows Up, a one-page cover in Observer Magazine, April 12, 1987.

David Bowie’s "Day-In Day-Out"  backed with "Julie" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America (catalog number EA...

A Magic Tour Live Snapshot Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 1, 1986, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3519), Queen’s Live Magic was their second official live album — a 15-track condensed document of the 1986 Magic Tour. Recorded at Wembley Stadium (July 11–12), Knebworth Park (August 9), and Budapest (July 27), heavily edited and mixed by Brian May & Trip Khalaf. Peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart for 17 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve, cassette, and CD forma

Bowie's Apocalyptic Ballad David Bowie’s “When The Wind Blows” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1986, on Virgin Records (catalogue: VS 906). Backed with an instrumental version, this poignant ballad, written by Bowie and Erdal Kızılçay, was the title track from the animated film based on Raymond Briggs' graphic novel about a nuclear apocalypse. Produced by Bowie and David Richards, the song's ethereal synths and Bowie's vulnerable vocals captured the

Alice Cooper's " He's Back" one page advert in Smash Hits magazine October 18, (1986)

Sparks’ “Music That You Can Dance To” / “Fingertips” was released on October 13, 1986, the single was the second release from their fourteenth studio album, Music That You Can Dance To , issued through various labels, including MCA Records in the US (MCA-52966 for the 7" and 12") and Consolidated Allied Records in the UK (TOON 3 for the 7", TOON T3 for the 12"). Written and produced by Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), with engineering by Dan Lacksman at Synsoun

Alice Cooper’s "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)"  backed with "Billion Dollar Babies (Live)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single...

Alice Cooper’s Constrictor  was released as an album in the US by MCA Records (catalog number MCA-5761) on September 22, 1986, marking...

David Bowie’s Labyrinth, from the original soundtrack of the Jim Henson film featuring Jennifer Connelly as 16-year-old Sarah and David...

David Bowie’s "Absolute Beginners"  backed with "Absolute Beginners (Dub Mix)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

A Glam Xmas Reissue Revival Released as a 7-inch vinyl single reissue in the UK on November 29, 1985, on EMI/RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 187), Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” — their 1974 glam Christmas No. 1 — returned with “I Can't Stand It” on the B-side. The 12-inch edition (12 RAK 187) added “The Cat Crept In.” Direct Metal Mastered pressing, black EMI labels with silver text, generic sleeve in wraparound picture sleeve. Re-entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 61. A f

A Charity Christmas Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1985, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 40449), Slade’s “Do You Believe In Miracles” was their charity Christmas single — all publishing royalties donated equally to Band Aid Trust and British Children in Need (NSPCC). Backed with the swing version of “My Oh My,” produced by John Punter (A) and Monty Babson (B). Peaked at No. 54 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in standard 7

Slade’s Festive Stomp aka Slade – Greatest Hits album released as an vinyl and cassette with special editions under the title of Slade – Greatest Hits in completely different packing in the UK on November 18, 1985, Slade’s Crackers (The Christmas Party Album) on Telstar (catalogue: STAR 2271 / STAC 2271). This festive glam-rock party mix—featuring re-recorded hits, covers, and holiday classics (produced by Jim Lea & John Punter), was issued post-Rogues Gallery as a Telstar co

T.Rex’s "Marc Bolan on Video" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , December 8, 1984.

A Blue Jean Soul Duet Echo Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI America (catalogue: EA 187), David Bowie’s “Tonight” — featuring Tina Turner — was the title track and second single from the Tonight album. Backed with “Tumble And Twirl,” this reggae-tinged Iggy Pop co-write (Bowie/Pop) — produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham — peaked at No. 53 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver injection

A Non-Album Festive Queen Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI Records (catalogue: QUEEN 5), Queen’s “Thank God It's Christmas” was their first original Christmas song — a non-album single written by Brian May & Roger Taylor. Backed with “Man On The Prowl” and “Keep Passing The Open Windows” (both from *The Works*), produced by Queen & Mack. Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver i

David Bowie’s By Bowie - David Writes, a cover and four-page feature in No.1 Magazine, November 10, 1984.

David Bowie’s "From Spaceman to Elephant Man - The Legend of Bowie," a one-page advert in Melody Maker, October 27, 1984.