Gloria Jones’s Vixen was released as an LP album in the UK by Demon Records on April 12, 2025, for Record Store Day. A long‑overlooked gem from the T. Rex universe, the reissue brings Jones’s soulful, powerful vocals back into the spotlight, celebrating her enduring influence on the glam‑soul crossover and her deep creative connection to Marc Bolan. Originally recorded and released in 1976, Vixen showcases Gloria Jones at her most dynamic — blending soul, rock, funk, and the

Single label for "You Nearly Did Me In" by Ian Hunter, released on 6th August 1976 under CBS in the UK. Single label for Ian Hunter's "Letter to Britannia from the Union Jack," released by CBS in the UK in 1976, featuring a track from the album "All American Alien Boy." In the summer of 1976, Ian Hunter was carving out a successful solo career after leaving Mott the Hoople. With his distinctive voice, sharp songwriting, and trademark shades, he released “You Nearly Did Me In”

Label: RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Font Label: RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Back In the blistering summer of 1976, David Bowie was fully immersed in his “Thin White Duke” persona. Riding the wave of the critically acclaimed *Station to Station* album, he re-released one of his most explosive tracks from the Ziggy Stardust era as a single. Released on July 9, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2726. Backed with

In the summer of 1976, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were still delivering catchy, upbeat glam boogie even as the classic glam era was winding down. “I Love To Boogie” was a light-hearted, riff-driven rocker that harked back to the band’s earlier infectious energy with a strong 1950s rock ‘n’ roll influence. Released on June 4, 1976, the single appeared on EMI Records under Marc Bolan’s T. Rex Wax Co. label with catalogue number MARC 14. Backed with “Baby Boomerang,” this 7-inch rele

In the spring of 1976, David Bowie was riding high on the success of his groundbreaking *Station to Station* album. Deep in his “Thin White Duke” persona, he released “TVC 15” — a hypnotic, quirky, and funk-infused track that blended science fiction, paranoia, and danceable grooves. Released on April 30, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2682. Backed with the dark, intense “We Are The Dead,” this 7-inch release showcased the experimental and

Issued in the UK on 23 April 1976, “All American Alien Boy” was the lead 7" single taken from Ian Hunter’s second solo album of the same name. 🔘 The Story Following the success of his 1975 self-titled solo debut after leaving Mott The Hoople, Ian Hunter released All American Alien Boy in 1976. The title track was chosen as the lead single and issued on CBS (catalogue S CBS 4268) in two UK variants: solid centre and 4-prong centre pressings. The A-side runs 3:50 and the B-si

Issued in the UK on 23 April 1976 on RCA Victor (catalogue RCA 2680), “Breakin' Down Again” was the lead single from David Cassidy’s second RCA album *Home Is Where the Heart Is*. 🔘 The Story Following the huge teen-idol success of the early 1970s, David Cassidy continued his solo career on RCA with the 1976 album *Home Is Where the Heart Is*, produced by Cassidy and Bruce Johnston. “Breakin' Down Again” was chosen as the lead UK single, showcasing a more mature, introspect

By 1976, Slade were deep into their US relocation period, having moved across the Atlantic in 1975 in an attempt to finally break the American market after four years of major success in the UK and Europe. Their album *Nobody’s Fools* was shaped heavily by this shift, adopting a smoother, more melodic and radio‑friendly sound compared to their earlier glam‑rock stompers. “Nobody’s Fool,” written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea and produced by Chas Chandler, was originally conceiv

Released in the UK on April 2, 1976, Alvin Stardust’s “It’s Better To Be Cruel Than Be Kind,” backed with “Here I Go Again,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on Magnet Records (MAG 62). Written by Geoff Stephens and Roger Greenaway, and produced by Greenaway with arrangements by John Fiddy, the A-side was taken from Alvin’s 1975 album *Rock with Alvin*, which entered the UK Albums Chart on October 4, 1975, peaking at No. 52 during a brief two‑week run. Despite strong pedigre

Issued as part of Cube Records’ mid‑70s reissue programme, this 1976 pairing of “Get It On” and “Hot Love” brought two of T. Rex’s most iconic glam‑era hits back onto the UK market. Released on April 2 1976, the single combined the band’s 1971 chart‑toppers into a single 7" package, produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions. Although not a new release and carrying no UK chart placement, the reissue kept Marc Bolan’s classic material circulating during a transit