Mud: Satin-Collared Stompers

Band Overview Formed: 1966 in Carshalton, Surrey, England Classic line-up (1973–1976 peak): Les Gray – lead vocals Rob Davis – guitar Ray Stiles – bass Dave Mount – drums Style & Sound Pure Chinnichap bubblegum-glam: stomping drums, handclaps, infectious choruses, cheeky lyrics, and massive sing-along appeal. Mud were one of the most commercially successful British glam acts of the 1970s, scoring 15 Top 40 singles between 1973 and 1976, including three UK No. 1s. Essential UK

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 Fools Fall In Love Run Mud’s “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” was released as a 7-inch EP single with four-prong push-out centre in company sleeve in the UK on November 17, 1978, on RCA Victor (catalogue: PB 5129). Backed with “Book Of Love” and “Run, Don’t Walk,” this doo-wop medley and glam-rock B-side (produced by Mud), were issued in standard, crossed-out runout, and demo variants. No UK chart entry. Issued in four-prong push-out centre, company sleeve, some with “MUD” cross

Roly’s "Car Friends"  backed with "Roly Pin" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Philips Records (catalog number 6006...

Les Gray’s "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For"  backed with "Stand Still Stella" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in...

Mud’s "Beating Round The Bush"  backed with "Under The Moon Of Love" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Private Stock...

Mud's Rak Replay Triple-Hit Reissue Released on RAK Replay (catalogue: RR 6) in the UK in 1977, Mud’s “Tiger Feet / Oh Boy / Dyna-mite” was a 7-inch single on January 21, 1977 compiling three of their biggest glam-rock hits. Side A featured “Tiger Feet” (the 1974 UK No. 1), while Side B contained “Oh Boy” (a cover of the Buddy Holly classic) and “Dyna-mite” (another 1973 smash). Produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn for Chinnichap Ltd, this budget reissue came in a picture

Mud’s "Nite on the Tiles"  backed with "Time and Again" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Private Stock Records...

The Woman That Hit 8 Mud’s “Show Me You're A Woman” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Private Stock Records (catalogue: PVT.45). Backed with “Don't You Know,” this catchy glam-pop plea, written by John Goodison/Phil Wainman (A) and Ray Stiles/Rob Davis (B), was produced by Phil Wainman (A) for The Utopia Group and Ray Stiles (B). The A-side’s upbeat strut and B-side’s arranged charm peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Lacque

Mud’s "Only a Little Bit Muddled" , a one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 1, 1975.

Mud’s "L' L' Lucy"  backed with "My Love Is Your Love" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Private Stock (catalog number...

Mud and Glitter Band’s "Better Than Elvis" , a one-page album review in New Musical Express , August 2, 1975.

Mud’s leopard-print king rules the continent – Dutch teens go Tiger-crazy! Les Grey of Mud on the cover of German/Dutch Popfoto magazine, December 1974 – complete with aviators, choker, and that trademark grin. Inside: 5 giant posters (Mud #1, Deep Purple #2) and features on Emerson Lake & Palmer, New York Dolls, Eric Clapton, Brian Connolly, Rubettes, and the Osmonds. More international glam cover conquests added weekly.

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

Mud Rock is the debut studio album by the English glam rock band Mud, released in September 1974 by RAK Records in the UK (catalog number...

Mud's "Tiger Feet" remained number one in UK Singles Chart as published Disc, February 16, 1974 Mud released "Tiger Feet" in January 1974...

Mud’s cheeky charm takes the cover – Tiger Feet on the front page! Record Mirror, December 22, 1973. More Mud glamour shots added weekly.

Roxy Music, Faces, Ronnie Lane’s "Fans Angry as Roxy Miss Gig" , a one-page news feature in Record Mirror , November 17, 1973.

Mud’s Chart Bustin' , a cover and one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 17, 1973.

A Glam Rock Explosion Mud’s “Dyna-Mite” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 5, 1973, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 159). Backed with “Do It All Over Again,” this infectious glam rock anthem, written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, marked Mud’s breakthrough into the UK charts. Produced by Chinn and Chapman, the A-side’s stomping beat, Les Gray’s cheeky vocals, and catchy hooks entered the BBC UK Singles Chart at number 34 on October 21 - October 27 and pro