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Band Overview Formed: 1966 in Carshalton, Surrey, England Classic line-up (1973–1976 peak): Les Gray – lead vocals Rob Davis – guitar Ray Stiles – bass Dave Mount – drums Style & Sound Pure Chinnichap bubblegum-glam: stomping drums, handclaps, infectious choruses, cheeky lyrics, and massive sing-along appeal. Mud were one of the most commercially successful British glam acts of the 1970s, scoring 15 Top 40 singles between 1973 and 1976, including three UK No. 1s. Essential UK

A Bravo Magazine Alice Cooper Shock Published in Germany on January 11, 1990, Bravo Magazine’s cover and two-page feature “Horror Show” spotlighted Alice Cooper at the height of his 1989–1990 comeback — fresh off Trash and the hit “Poison.” The cover featured Cooper in full horror-glam regalia, with the article diving into his return to form, the Trash success, and his enduring shock-rock legacy. A key European press moment for late-’80s Alice. Feature Overview Publication De

A 1973 BBC Sessions Raw Glory Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 4, 1989, on Band Of Joy Records (catalogue: BOJLP001), Queen At The Beeb was the band’s first official live release — eight tracks from two BBC Radio 1 Sound Of The 70s sessions (February 5 & December 3, 1973) at Langham 1. Produced by Bernie Andrews, this raw document featured early Queen and Queen II material, including the only official release of “Ogre Battle” from the first session. Peaked at No

The Melancholy Houston Bonus Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1989, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: QUEEN 15), Queen’s “The Miracle” was the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. The title track (produced by Queen & David Richards) was backed with the blistering live “Stone Cold Crazy” from the Rainbow 1974 and, on 12"/CD, the Houston 1977 “My Melancholy Blues.” Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued

Bowie's Band's Moody Muse Tin Machine’s “Prisoner of Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 30, 1989, on EMI Records (catalogue: MT 7630). Backed with a live version of “Baby Can Dance,” this brooding rocker, written by the band (David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Hunt Sales, Tony Sales), was the third single from their self-titled debut album. Produced by Tin Machine and Tim Palmer, the track’s dark lyrics and Gabrels’ angular guitar marked Bowie’s punk-infus

Alice Cooper’s "Alice Lives!," a cover and five-page feature in RIP Magazine, October 1989.

two-page feature in New Musical Express , September 30, 1989.

Alice Cooper’s Bed of Nails , released through Epic Records in the UK on September 25, 1989, as a 7” vinyl single (catalog number 655314...

Scrapbook UK One-Page Advert (September 15, 1989) NEW SINGLE 7", 12" & COMPACT DISC (12" & CD Include Only Women Bleed & Go To Hell...

cover and two-page article in Idols Magazine , September 1, 1973.

Tin Machine’s "Maggie's Farm (Live)"  backed with "Tin Machine" , was released as a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl shaped picture disc...

Raw Magazine, Two Pages (August 23, 1989)

Smash Hits Two Page (Aug 23, 1989)

Raw Magazine Six-Page Feature & Full-Page Ad (Aug 8, 1989)

Kerrang! UK Cover & Five-Page Feature (Aug 5, 1989)

David Bowie’s "Gary Numan, Fear Not" a one-page concert review in New Musical Express, July 8, 1989. TIN MACHINE LONDON TOWN & COUNTRY...

Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s The Unobtainable T. Rex  was released as a CD album in Japan by Teichiku Records Co. (catalog number unknown) in 1989, marking its first CD release, with a later heavy weight 12-inch vinyl reissue in Europe in 2016. Release Details: Label: Marc On Wax – 18DN-94 Format: CD, Compilation Country: Japan Released: 1989 Purpose: A compilation of non-album B-sides from T. Rex’s singles, primarily from their glam rock peak (1971–1973) and later years up to 1977.

A Metallic KO Michigan Palace Relic Released as a limited, numbered 7-inch clear glitter vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1988, on Jungle Records (catalogue: JUNG 61), Iggy And The Stooges’ “(I Got) Nothing” b/w “Cock In My Pocket” was taken from the legendary final Stooges show at Michigan Palace, February 9, 1974 — immortalised on the Metallic KO album. Remastered from the original Skydog tapes, this raw, chaotic live assault with Ron Asheton (bass), Scott Asheton (dr

A Slade Dancefloor Resurrection released in the UK on November 15, 1988, Slade’s “Let's Dance (1988 Remix)” 7-inch vinyl single on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: BOYZ 3) was backed with “Standing On The Corner,” this remixed stomper, composed by Jim Lea and produced by James Lea, revived Chris Montez’s 1962 hit (written by Jim Lee, #4 US Hot 100, #2 UK). Montez’s original—featuring Joel Hill (guitar), Ray Johnson (Philicorda organ), Ray Pohlman (bass), Jesse Sailes (drums)—wa

A Glam Revival Hit Bryan Ferry’s “Let’s Stick Together (Westside ’88 Remix)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 17, 1988, on EG Records (catalogue: EGO 44). Backed with Roxy Music’s “Trash,” this release reimagined Ferry’s 1976 hit, a cover of Wilbert Harrison’s 1962 R&B classic, with a modernized remix by Bruce Lampcov and Rhett Davies for Westside Studios. Issued to promote Ferry’s solo career revival and Roxy Music’s legacy, the single tapped into ‘80s