Mud: Satin-Collared Stompers

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 PVT 41) on September 19, 1975. This was Mud’s first single for Private Stock after leaving RAK Records and parting ways with Chinn and Chapman in mid-1975. It marked a continuation of their glam rock sound but with a slightly heavier edge, reflecting the band’s attempt to evolve as glam rock’s popularity waned. A-Side: "L' L' Lucy" B-Side:

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

Mud's Chinnichap Chart Climber Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 194) on February 7, 1975, Mud’s “The Secrets That You Keep,” backed with “Still Watching The Clock,” entered the UK Singles Chart on February 15, remained for 9 weeks, and reached a peak position of number 3. It also reached number 3 in Austria and Ireland. Track Listing A: The Secrets That You Keep – 3:11 B: Still Watching The Clock – 2:47 Production Published By – Chinn

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...

A multi‑panel chart page presenting the week’s UK Singles and Albums rankings, U.S. Top 30, Soul Ten, Personality Pop Ten, and song lyrics — a complete snapshot of February 1974’s pop landscape.

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.