Mud: Satin-Collared Stompers

A vivid, full‑colour Music Star magazine cover from May 1974 featuring The Glitter Band in their signature glam attire. The issue’s design captures the exuberant pop culture of mid‑1970s Britain, with bold typography and saturated hues typical of the era’s teen‑press aesthetic.

The Disc Magazine cover for May 4 1974 captures the exuberant spirit of Britain’s glam‑rock era. The headline story features Mud, photographed covered head‑to‑toe in stage‑mud for comic effect — a playful nod to their name and their theatrical performances. The band’s cheeky expressions and casual stance embody the humour and accessibility that made them one of the UK’s most beloved pop acts of the mid‑’70s.

An upbeat, catchy pop-rock track from Mud’s early years, “Jumping Jehosaphat” captured the band’s playful energy and emerging style before their major glam rock breakthrough in the 1970s. Released on Philips Records, it helped build their profile despite not reaching the Top 30 RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Mud Label: Philips Date: June 26, 1970 Catalogue: 6006 022 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Jumping Jehosaphat” Written by: Mitch Murray, Peter Callander B-Side: “Wo

A bright, harmony‑driven pop single marking Mud’s early Philips era, Shangri‑La arrived with strong label support but failed to chart despite the band’s growing live reputation. Artist: Mud Title: Shangri‑La Release Date: 9 May 1969 (UK 7" release) Label: Philips Records Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: BF 1775 Country: United Kingdom Length: Approx. 6:40 (combined A/B sides) Shangri‑La was released by Mud on 9 May 1969 as their debut single for Philips Records, backed with