Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror advert announces Slade’s new single “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released the previous day — a track destined to become one of the defining anthems of British glam.

Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror article celebrates Sweet’s “Blockbuster” as a glam‑rock triumph of simplicity — a Number One single powered by just two chords, a fuzz box, and a flair for theatrical excess.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror centre‑spread presents Alice Cooper in full stage regalia: dark makeup, leather, menace, and charisma. The feature celebrates Cooper as the era’s most notorious performer — a glam‑horror showman whose concerts blurred the line between rock, theatre, and nightmare

Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror feature introduces the members of Wizzard as “sorcerer’s apprentices,” celebrating their eccentricity, virtuosity, and the joyful disorder that defined Roy Wood’s most flamboyant project.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror article captures Slade returning from Australia in disbelief after learning that Slade Alive! had achieved its sixth gold album, becoming a phenomenon on a scale few British bands had matched overseas.

Slade’s “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released on February 22, 1973, debuted at No. 1 and spent 12 weeks on the Official Singles Chart.

A fiery fan letter calling out the Strawbs for parodying David Bowie on the B‑side of their 1972 single “Lay Down,” sparking debate over homage, humour, and glam‑era rivalry.

A striking full‑page Popswop profile capturing Don Powell mid‑performance — a visual celebration of Slade’s powerhouse drummer at the height of their 1973 success.

A stark, atmospheric Popswop portrait capturing Alice Cooper in a contemplative pose — a quiet counterpoint to the theatrical chaos of the band’s stage persona.

A bold Popswop Songwords page pairing the full lyrics of “Ball Park Incident” with a dramatic performance photograph of Wizzard’s stage theatrics.