Rod Stewart: (Tarten Rocker)

One of Rod Stewart’s biggest and most enduring hits, “Sailing” became a massive UK No.1 in 1975 and a cultural anthem. This 1977 pressing (with later reissues including a striking blue vinyl edition) features iconic naval imagery tied to its use as the theme for the BBC TV series Sailor. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart Label: Riva Date: June 17, 1977 Catalogue: RIVA 9 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Sailing” Written by: Gavin Sutherland Produced by: Tom Dowd

A full-page Circus Magazine advertisement promoting Rod Stewart’s album A Night On The Town. The striking black-and-white image shows Rod in a boater hat and dark coat, holding a glass, set against a bustling night-time crowd scene. With the bold headline “ROD STEWART A NIGHT ON THE TOWN” and Warner Bros. branding, the advert perfectly captures the album’s sophisticated yet raucous spirit — a stylish celebration of rock, soul, and nightlife that continued Stewart’s mid-’70s d

The June 26, 1976 issue of New Musical Express features an extensive photo and interview spread with Rod Stewart titled “It’s My Party ... And I’ll Pose If I Want To ...”, showcasing the rock star in various glamorous and candid poses. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major interior feature (Pages 18–19) THE STORY This multi-page feature includes striking black & white photographs by Pennie Smith of R

Rod Stewart’s seventh studio album A Night On The Town, released on June 18, 1976, was a major commercial success featuring the No. 1 hit “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” and the powerful two-part “The Killing of Georgie,” issued on LP, Cassette, and 8-Track formats. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart Title: A Night On The Town Date: June 18, 1976 Label: Riva Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album, Cassette Album, 8-Track Cartridge Country: United Kingdom Catalo

Rod Stewart released “Tonight’s The Night (It’s Gonna Be Alright)” backed with “The Balltrap” on May 28, 1976. The single became a massive global hit, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and reaching No. 5 in the UK. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart Label: Riva Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom (also released internationally) Released: May 28, 1976 Genre: Rock, Pop A-Side: “Tonight’s The Night (It's Gonna Be Alright)” Written by: Rod Stew

This sharply critical concert review documents a troubled Faces performance at Angel Stadium before an audience reported as 54,000 strong. The article describes Rod Stewart apologising to the crowd after the Faces' sound system and guitars had failed to arrive, forcing the band to improvise with replacement equipment while attempting to complete the show. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: October 18, 1975 Country: United States Under the headline “Rod Loses Face”, Stann

A full-page Creem Magazine advertisement promoting Rod Stewart’s album Atlantic Crossing and the accompanying Faces tour. The striking advert features the bold headline “Worth Wading For.” alongside a dramatic black-and-white illustration of crashing waves with the album cover emerging from the surf.

Spread across five pages, this Creem feature follows Rod Stewart to Muscle Shoals during the making of Atlantic Crossing. Written by Dave Hickey, the article offers an extended behind-the-scenes account of Stewart working with musicians and producers in Alabama, capturing the recording process, studio conversations and the personalities surrounding one of the most important albums of his mid-1970s career. Publication: Creem Date: October 1, 1975 Country: United States Under t

This New Musical Express chart record from September 2 1975 captures a transatlantic snapshot of mid‑seventies pop and rock. Rod Stewart dominates the UK charts with Atlantic Crossing and Sailing, while Elton John leads the U.S. albums with Captain Fantastic. The listings reflect a rich mix of soul, soft rock, and emerging disco influences defining the year’s musical landscape. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 2 1975 Country: United Kingdom / United States T

Atlantic Crossing is the sixth solo album by Rod Stewart. Released on 15 August 1975 and recorded in five American studios between April and June 1975, the album was produced by Tom Dowd, who had been the engineer or producer for many of Stewart’s heroes during his time at Atlantic Records. The album peaked at number one in the UK (Stewart’s fourth solo album to do so) and number nine on the US Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. The album was recorded in five different American