A bright, fan-oriented cover of Disco 45 magazine promotes Slade merchandise (T-shirts, vests, and pillow cases) while featuring the band as one of the hottest acts of 1972, alongside a full lyric sheet for their hit “Mama Weer All Crazee Now.” The design is packed with the playful, high-energy spirit of glam, positioning Slade as must-have idols for young readers who wanted to wear, sleep on, and sing along with their favourite stomping anthems. This October 20, 1972 Disco 4

In the blistering summer of 1972, Slade were rapidly becoming the loudest and most exciting band in British glam rock. With their stomping boots, mirrored top hats and raw, working-class energy, the Wolverhampton quartet delivered another high-octane anthem with “Mama Weer All Crazee Now.” The track captured the pure, chaotic joy of a rock ’n’ roll night out, complete with Noddy Holder’s unmistakable gravelly roar and a massive, singalong chorus. Released on August 25, 1972,

A lively one-page interview with Slade bassist Jimmy Lea (conducted by Robin Mackie) looks back at the band’s rapid rise, their skinhead-to-glam transformation, and the mixture of fear and excitement they provoked in the music industry and among audiences. Jimmy speaks candidly about the early days, the band’s determination, and how their raw energy and working-class attitude made them both loved and feared. This September 23, 1972 Record Mirror feature captures Slade at the