A smooth, soulful mid‑’70s ballad, “Mine For Me” finds Rod Stewart leaning into a warmer, more melodic sound shaped by Paul McCartney’s songwriting touch. Released on November 4, 1974, “Mine For Me” served as the second single from Rod Stewart’s sixth album *Smiler*. Issued in the United States by Mercury Records under catalogue number 73636, the single paired Stewart’s distinctive rasp with a tender composition written by Paul McCartney. Backed with “Farewell,” the release s

Label: CBS Records Catalogue Number: S CBS 2754 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre / Knockout Centre) Released: October 18, 1974 (UK) A reflective glam‑rock farewell — the final Mott the Hoople single with Ian Hunter, capturing the band’s history, humour, and heartbreak in one nostalgic anthem. 🔘 Overview Released in the UK on October 18, 1974, Mott the Hoople’s “Saturday Gigs” backed with the “Mott The Hoople Medley” marked the band’s last studio single with frontman Ian

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement announcing the release of David Bowie’s live double album *David Live*. David Live — A new double album recorded live at the Tower Theatre, Philadelphia. New Musical Express Date: November 2, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Powerful live-action photograph of Bowie on stage in a light suit, holding a microphone with dramatic lighting • Bold headline “DAVID LIVE” with catalogue number APL2 0771 • “Now! Available”

Label: EMI Records Catalogue Number: MARC 9 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Four‑Prong Centre / Solid Centre; Promo & Commercial) Released: November 1, 1974 (UK) A glam‑rock gunshot of swagger and bounce — Marc Bolan firing off a riff‑driven, high‑energy single that marked his final charting moment of 1974. Released in the UK on November 1, 1974, “Zip Gun Boogie” backed with “Space Boss” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records (MARC 9). Although issued under the **T. Rex**

Label: RAK Records Catalogue Number: RAK 185 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push‑Out Centre / Solid Centre; Promo & Commercial) Released: November 1, 1974 (UK) Released in the UK on November 1, 1974, Suzi Quatro’s “The Wild One,” backed with “Shake My Sugar,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RAK Records (RAK 185). Written and produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, the track was the third single from her second album *Quatro*. A fierce glam‑rock anthem driven by gritty guitar

A full-page Circus Magazine advertisement promoting Roy Wood’s new project as Eddy & The Falcons. Roy Wood is Eddy… by Roy Wood’s Wizzard on United Artists Records & Tapes. Circus Magazine Date: November 1, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, bold “ROY WOOD IS EDDY” headline • Striking black-and-white portrait of Roy Wood with long hair, beard and glasses, hand adjusting his spectacles • Announcement of the US tour starting September 16 • “Introducing

A stylish 1974 Circus Magazine profile celebrating Bryan Ferry as the sophisticated, art-school dandy at the helm of Roxy Music’s glamorous sound. The ultimate smooth operator of glam — part crooner, part conceptual artist, all impeccable taste. Circus Magazine Date: November 1, 1974 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth look at Bryan Ferry’s solo career and artistic vision • Discussion of his covers album *These Foolish Things* • Exploration of Roxy Music’s

Released in the UK on November 1, 1974, Sweet’s “Turn It Down,” backed with “...Someone Else Will,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RCA Victor Records (RCA 2480). Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and produced by the Chinnichap team, the track was the second single from *Desolation Boulevard*. A hard‑edged glam‑rock anthem built on heavy riffs, pounding drums, and Brian Connolly’s soaring vocals, it marked one of the band’s more aggressive mid‑’70s releases. Enteri

A vibrant three-page 1974 Pop Magazine feature exploring why so many major British and American rock acts were choosing to record in Germany, with a special focus on Munich’s famous Musicland Studios. The British and American rock invasion of German recording studios — from T. Rex to Deep Purple and Pink Floyd. Pop Magazine Date: October 28, 1974 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Major report on the boom of international rock bands recording in Germany • Spotlight

Cover art for Mott the Hoople's single "Saturday Gig," released in the Netherlands under CBS label, catalogue number CBS 2754. Label: CBS Records Catalogue Number: S CBS 2754 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 18, 1974 (UK) A poignant, reflective farewell — the final Mott the Hoople studio recording with Ian Hunter. 🔘 Overview Saturday Gigs was released on October 18, 1974 as a UK 7" single on CBS Records (S CBS 2754). Written by Ian Hunter, the track served as a nost