A sleek, cinematic single that raced into the UK Top 5 and defined David Essex’s 1980.

Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc review revisits Rod Stewart’s formative Mercury‑era albums, framing The Vintage Years 1969–1970 as a reminder of the raw, soulful artistry that defined his earliest solo work.

Published on February 28, 1976, this two‑page Record Mirror advert promotes Rod Stewart’s double‑LP The Vintage Years, 1969–70, celebrating his early solo recordings and pairing the release with a new single, “It’s All Over Now.”

David Bowie’s 1970 Mercury single The Prettiest Star, featuring Marc Bolan on guitar, failed to chart but became a key early milestone in his evolution.