A striking NME cover showcasing the exclusive Alice Cooper flexi‑disc “Slick Black Limousine,” offered as a free 4:20 single to readers at the height of the Billion Dollar Babies era.

A spirited interview with Ron Wood capturing the Faces’ combustible energy — a band whose sessions, shows, and friendships were equal parts brilliance and bedlam.

A tongue‑in‑cheek NME item revealing that Alice Cooper’s apparent “bust” was nothing more than a decorated T‑shirt — a visual gag that sparked reader confusion and amusement.

A high‑energy chart roundup announcing the Faces’ dramatic leap into the Top 20 with “Cindy Incidentally,” one of the week’s biggest movers and a defining moment of their 1973 momentum.

A trio of high‑voltage glam letters — defending The Sweet, worshipping Marc Bolan, and attacking the Strawbs for mocking Bowie — reveal the emotional intensity of 1973 fandom.

A fiery letter from a devoted T. Rex fan reacting to Marc Bolan’s January 7 appearance on The Cilla Black Show, praising the band’s performance while criticising Cilla for interrupting “Life’s A Gas.”

A trio of key updates from the February 10, 1973 NME: The Sweet secure a major Rainbow Theatre headliner, Elton John expands his upcoming tour, and Lou Reed confirms a new run of UK dates.

A sharp, conflicted review of Lou Reed’s Alice Tully Hall performance — a night where the audience adored him, the band lagged behind, and the critic left wanting something darker, stranger, or simply more alive.

A sharp, revealing snapshot of Genesis on the rise in early 1973 — balancing theatrics, musicianship, and a growing European following as they stepped into their most defining era.

A rare moment where Alice Cooper’s theatrical peak intersects with British music‑press frenzy. This 1973 NME issue captures the band’s cultural momentum, complete with a three‑page feature and an exclusive single pressed solely for readers