A striking full‑page Popswop profile capturing Don Powell mid‑performance — a visual celebration of Slade’s powerhouse drummer at the height of their 1973 success.

A raucous NME review hailing “Cum On Feel the Noize” as unmistakably Slade — a guaranteed chart‑topper powered by Noddy Holder’s vocals and the band’s signature stomp.

A playful, personality‑driven PopFax profile capturing Dave Hill’s style, humour, and glam‑rock identity through rapid‑fire facts and a bold monochrome portrai

A politically charged week in British music: unions rally behind the Strawbs, T. Rex prepare for a world tour with no UK dates, and Slade gear up for another chart assault.

A full-page Polydor Records thank-you advertisement from Slade celebrating their status as No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band. Many thanks to all our fans for making us No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band — from Jim, Don, Dave and Nod. New Musical Express Date: January 27, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade officially crowned No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band • Personal thank-you message signed by Jim (Lea), Don (Powell),

A classic full-page NME chart rundown for the week ending Tuesday, January 23, 1973, showing the British singles and albums charts alongside their US counterparts. The page captures the exact snapshot of pop and rock dominance in early 1973, with glam, soul, and singer-songwriter hits battling for supremacy. This January 27, 1973 NME chart edition perfectly reflects the vibrant, transitional sound of the post-glam dawn, where Sweet, Bowie, Slade, and emerging US stars jostled

A full-page Polydor Records advertisement celebrating Slade’s *Slade Alive!* being named Album of the Year. “This is definitely the album of the year” — Lillian Roxon, N.Y. Sunday News. Circus Magazine Date: January 1, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • *Slade Alive!* declared Album of the Year by Lillian Roxon • Strong US praise for the live album and the band’s roaring tour • Bold quotes highlighting the album’s energy, clapping, stomping and audience conne

A striking full-page Polydor Records advertisement promoting Slade’s new album *Slayed?*. New Album — *Slayed?* — also available on musicassette. Circus Magazine / UK music press Date: January 1, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold colour group photograph of Slade in casual, streetwise poses against a brick wall • Prominent inset of the *Slayed?* album cover showing the band in full glam mode • Clear “NEW ALBUM” announcement with Polydor logo • Emphasis

The official Melody Maker Best Sellers album chart for the final week of 1972 crowns Simon & Garfunkel’s *Greatest Hits* at No.1, with a strong showing from glam and rock heavyweights including Slade, David Bowie, and Roxy Music. The chart reflects the commercial landscape at the close of a transformative year in British music, dominated by glam rock breakthroughs alongside enduring singer-songwriter and classic rock releases. This December 30, 1972, Melody Maker chart serves

A 1972 Record Mirror news page announcing Slade’s invitation to represent Britain in a major European music event, alongside other key stories from the week. Slade flying the flag for Britain at the height of their glam rock dominance. Record Mirror Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade selected to represent Britain in a major European concert • “Dusty croaks on to Broadway” – Dusty Springfield news • ROLL OVER Beethoven – various artist