Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Alvin Stardust & Lulu’s "Jealous Minds" , a one-page feature in Songbook Pop Magazine , December 1, 1974.

Queen’s "Rave Mates", a fold-out feature in Circus Raves Magazine, December 1, 1974.

POP calls it early – Queen storms the charts and stages! At the beginning of this year, POP magazine predicted a meteoric rise for the new English group Queen. We were right. Their new single, "Seven Seas of Rhye," has confidently entered the Top Ten, with their second album, "Queen II," close behind. And after a sensational UK tour, Queen shines like a radiant star in the pop firmament. – a two-page feature in POP magazine, December 1974. More early Queen prophecy added week

Here are the future picks one-page feature in Circus Magazine , December 1, 1974.

Germany’s biggest teen mag crowns the cosmic curl king – Bolan in full glory! Marc Bolan’s poster in Bravo magazine, December 1, 1974 More international Bolan worship added weekly.

David Bowie’s "Carmen Bowie's Friends", a one-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.

Barry Blue’s Barry Blue Music Star , a cover article in Music Star , November 30, 1974. Born Barry Ian Green on 4 December 1950, he is an...

A Flame Soundtrack Glam-Rock Peak Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in November 29, 1974, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2442 126), Slade’s Slade In Flame — the original soundtrack from their feature film Flame — was a gritty glam-rock masterpiece. Produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions Ltd. at Olympic Studios, this 10-track album featured “Far Far Away” and “How Does It Feel.” Peaked at No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart for 18 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve with horn-he

A Glam Film Theme Stardust Sparkle Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 29, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2828 / 2828), David Essex’s “Stardust” was the theme from the film Stardust (sequel to That'll Be The Day ). Backed with “Miss Sweetness,” both written by David Essex and produced/arranged/orchestrated by Jeff Wayne for Jeff Wayne Music, this glam-pop anthem peaked at No. 7 on the Official Singles Chart for 10 weeks. Lacquer cut by ARUN at Ast

Young Americans era under fire – has Bowie sold his soul to plastic R&B? David Bowie’s Souled Out…?, a one-page article in Disc, November 23, 1974.

Bowie’s glam muse strikes out solo – bluesy, bold, and unapologetic! one-page article in Melody Maker, November 23, 1974.

David Bowie’s Pinups, a one-page advert in Rolling Stone, November 22, 1974.

A Longest-Titled Faces Swan Song Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16494 / WB 6385), Faces / Rod Stewart’s “You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything (Even Take The Dog For A Walk, Mend A Fuse, Fold Away The Ironing Board, Or Any Other Domestic Short Comings)” — the band’s final official single — holds the record for the longest song title to chart in the UK. Backed with “As Long As You Tell Him,” this upbeat

A Glam Xmas No.1 Heartbreaker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1974, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 187), Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” was their Chinnichap-produced glam Christmas classic. Backed with “I Can't Stand It,” this Elvis-parody ballad — written by Nicky Chinn & Mike Chapman (A) and Mount/Gray/Stiles/Davis (B) — stormed to No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for 4 weeks over Christmas/New Year. Issued in solid centre, push-out centre, and promo

Bowie goes plastic soul – live from the Tower! David Bowie: The New Album Advert (1974) one-page advert in Rolling Stone, November 21, 1974

Mott The Hoople Hunter ill - "Hoople's Dates Hit", one-page news article New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

Faces’ "Thank You, Rod", a one-page advert New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

Elton John’s "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" , a half-page advert in Record Mirror , November 16, 1974.

A Merry Xmas Flame Repress Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single repress with picture sleeve in the UK on November 16, 1974, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 422). Backed with “Don’t Blame Me,” this festive glam-rock anthem and gritty B-side (both written by Lea, Holder, produced by Chas Chandler), were reissued in a unique sleeve tied to Slade In Flame film promotion. No chart entry on this repress. Issued in plastic injection solid centre, picture

Mott The Hoople’s "The Saving of Mott Part.2" , a two-page article and one-page on tour advert in New Musical Express , November 16, 1974.