A 50th Anniversary celebration of one of the most iconic UK singles of the 1970s, this limited Record Store Day edition brings Steve Harley’s signature hit back onto 7" vinyl. Featuring previously unseen Mick Rock photography and an unreleased rehearsal instrumental on the B‑side, the release honours the legacy of a song that remains a cornerstone of British rock culture. Issued worldwide on April 12 2025, this anniversary pressing arrived as a one‑time limited edition via Ch

A transatlantic single with two identities — modest in the UK, triumphant in Sweden, and reshaped entirely for the US.

A single page that reads like a cultural crossroads — where giants stretch their wings, icons fight for relevance, and the past resurfaces in glossy reissue form.

A confident, chart‑topping moment — Harley’s new album and tour announced with full‑page swagger.

Released in the UK on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me),” backed with “Another Journey,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records (EMI 2263). Written by Steve Harley and produced by Harley with Alan Parsons, the track became the band’s signature hit — a sophisticated glam‑pop anthem built on acoustic flourishes, sharp lyrical bite, and Harley’s distinctive vocal phrasing. Entering the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1

A enthusiastic one-page Record Mirror album review of The Human Menagerie by Cockney Rebel, praising Steve Harley’s band as a fresh, sophisticated new act who “sound like 1974” and carry on where David Bowie left off. Cockney Rebel arrive — a sharp, theatrical new band blending satire, style, and substance. Record Mirror Date: November 17, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Strong praise for Cockney Rebel’s debut album *The Human Menagerie* • Steve Harley high

A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Cockney Rebel’s debut single “Sebastian”. Some singles are too good to make it. Some singles are too good not to make it. Melody Maker Date: October 13, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic black-and-white group photograph of Cockney Rebel in formal attire with bow ties • Large, ornate “Cockney Rebel” logo at the top • Clever tagline playing on the single’s chart potential • Positive review quotes from