A new 140g vinyl edition of the Faces’ final studio album Ooh La La brings the 1973 classic back into circulation. The reissue highlights the album’s enduring appeal and the distinctive Art Deco‑inspired packaging that made the original LP a standout release.

A dense, burst of early‑70s rock criticism, this Sounds review section captures the era’s sharp‑edged tone and no‑nonsense approach to album appraisal. The writing is brisk, unsentimental, and deeply rooted in the live‑wire energy of the period. Rock ’n’ roll confidence meets critical scrutiny. Appearing at a moment when British rock was splintering into new directions, the page reflects both admiration and frustration: a sense that some bands were evolving while others were

Ooh La La arrived in April 1973 as the band’s last great burst of swaggering, ragged, soulful rock and roll. Recorded at Olympic Studios and produced by Glyn Johns, the album captured the group at a moment of transition, with Ronnie Lane increasingly stepping forward as a songwriter and vocalist while Rod Stewart’s solo career was rapidly accelerating. The result is a record steeped in grit, humour, melancholy and the band’s trademark bar‑room looseness — a farewell that feel

Released as a free giveaway with the New Musical Express on April 7 1973, this promotional flexi‑disc offered fans an advance preview of Faces’ forthcoming album *Ooh La La*. The disc featured short extracts from five album tracks on Side A, plus the exclusive non‑album track “Dishevelment Blues” on Side B. Issued through Sound For Industry in partnership with NME and Warner Bros., the flexi became a sought‑after collectible and one of the most unusual items in the Faces disc

A theatrical, sepia‑washed burst of early‑70s rock promotion, this full‑page advert frames Ooh La La as both spectacle and celebration. Its ornate archway and feather‑trimmed imagery evoke a world where music, mischief, and performance blur into one. A playful slice of rock‑and‑roll showmanship. Appearing at a moment when Faces were balancing swagger, humour, and genuine musical craft, this advert captures the band’s irreverent spirit. The design leans into vaudeville‑meets‑g

The single became Faces’ most successful UK hit, peaking at No. 2 and spending nine weeks on the Official Singles Chart. AllMusic later praised it as “one of their best.” In the US, the song achieved moderate success on the Billboard Hot 100.