A celebratory full-page Philips Records advertisement in New Musical Express highlighting Rod Stewart’s strong showing in the 1971 NME Readers Poll. Good on yer Rod! — Rod Stewart dominates the 1971 NME Poll results. New Musical Express Date: January 22, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • World Musical Personality — No. 3 Rod Stewart • World Male Singer — No. 3 Rod Stewart • British Male Singer — No. 3 Rod Stewart • British Vocal Personality — No. 2 Rod Stew

A celebratory full-page Philips Records advertisement congratulating Rod Stewart on achieving No.1 album and No.1 single status simultaneously, highlighting his massive success in 1971. Good on yer Rod — No.1 album and No.1 single! Philips celebrates Rod Stewart’s chart domination. Melody Maker Date: October 9, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Congratulatory message to Rod Stewart for topping both the album and singles charts • Large, dynamic live photo of R

In the cold winter of 1969, a young Elton John was still largely unknown to the public. Before the fame, the flamboyant stage persona and the string of global hits, he released one of his very first solo singles — a dramatic and ambitious track called “Lady Samantha.” Released on January 17, 1969, the single appeared on Philips Records under catalogue number BF 1739 (also listed as 326 939 BF). Backed with “All Across The Havens,” this 7-inch release marked an early stepping