Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Mott The Hoople’s "The Saving of Mott Part.2" , a two-page article and one-page on tour advert in New Musical Express , November 16, 1974.

Roxy Music’s Country Life , a one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

David Bowie’s Aladdin Fatigues, a cover and two-page feature in New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

A Glam Leather Heart-Tug Alvin Stardust’s “Tell Me Why” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 15, 1974, on Magnet Records (catalogue: MAG 19). Backed with “Roadie Roll On,” this emotive glam ballad (A) and upbeat rocker (B), both composed/produced by Peter Shelley (B co-written with Stardust), peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Pressed with solid centre, push-out centre, and promo (large A, release date) variants, it’s a poignant ‘70s Star

Elton & Lennon's O'Boogie Jam Elton John’s “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 15, 1974, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS.340). Backed with “One Day At A Time,” this reggae-tinged Beatles cover (Lennon/McCartney) and Lennon original, was produced by Gus Dudgeon at Caribou Ranch. Featuring John Lennon on backing vocals/guitar as Dr. Winston O'Boogie, the A-side peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks and No. 1 in t

The Anthem That Echoed SAHB The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “Anthem (Short Version)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 15, 1974, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 112). Backed with the “Anthem (Long Version),” this rousing rock epic, written by Alex Harvey, Hugh McKenna, and David Batchelor, was produced by David Batchelor for Mountain Records. The A-side’s triumphant horns and Harvey’s gravelly call was unheard (no chart entry). Lacquer cut and pre

Roxy’s Rural Glam Censored Roxy Music’s Country Life was released as an LP, cassette, and 8-track cartridge in the UK on November 15, 1974, on Island (catalogue: ILPS 9303 / ZCI 9303 / Y81 9303). This art-glam masterpiece—featuring Ferry’s croon, Manzanera riffs, and infamous censored cover (produced by John Punter & Roxy), was issued in five vinyl variants with pink rim labels, laminated sleeves, and inner lyrics. It peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart. (controversial mo

Mael Brothers' Mother Earth Warning Sparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9312), was their fourth studio album and a glam-pop triumph. Produced by Muff Winwood at Trident Studios, this 11-track whirlwind—featuring Russell Mael’s falsetto and Ron Mael’s witty lyrics—followed Kimono My House (No. 4 UK, 1974). With the Mael brothers tied-up and gagged on Monty Coles’ cover (titled “Welcome on Board”), it included a bla

David Bowie's Radio City, New York article in New Musical Express, November 9, 1974

No Synthesizers, All Heart Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3061 / OC 062 ◦ 96 025). This 13-track glam-prog triumph, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, featured “Killer Queen” and “Now I'm Here.” Recorded at Trident, Wessex, Rockfield, and AIR Studios, it peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart for 47 weeks across six runs. Issued in vinyl LP, cassette, and 8-track formats, with a 1st pressing Slip

A Prog Rock Nursery Rhyme Genesis’ “Counting Out Time” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on Charisma Records (catalogue: CB 238). Backed with “Riding The Scree,” this quirky prog rock track, written and produced by Genesis and John Burns, was the first single from the double album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Issued in small centre hole, push-out centre, and promo versions, it’s a standout from Genesis’ Peter Gabriel era Single Overview A-Sid

A Piano Man's Platinum Parade Elton John’s Greatest Hits LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJLPH 442). This 10-track compilation, produced and compiled by Gus Dudgeon, featured early classics like “Your Song” and “Rocket Man.” Pressed by Tranco Limited and printed by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for 84 weeks across multiple runs, including 11 weeks at the top. Issued in vinyl LP, cassette, and

A Glam Rock Boulevard Blitz Sweet’s Desolation Boulevard LP, was released in the UK on November 4, 1974, on RCA Victor Records (catalogue: LPL1 5080). This 9-track (10 track US) glam-to-hard rock album, produced by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, featured “Fox On The Run” and “Turn It Down.” Two distinctly different versions of the album were released: one by RCA Records in Europe and another by Capitol Records in the United States, Canada, and Japan. The RCA version includes t

A McCartney-Penned Gem Rod Stewart’s “Mine For Me” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the US on November 4, 1974, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 73636). Backed with “Farewell,” this soulful track, written by Paul McCartney, was the second single from Stewart’s sixth album Smiler. The US and Canada only release was produced by Rod Stewart, the A-side’s gritty vocals and brass-heavy groove peaked at No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cash Box said that "the song is a sensitive

A Glam Rock Farewell Anthem Mott The Hoople’s “Saturday Gig” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 18, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2754). Backed with “Mott The Hoople Medley,” this reflective glam rock track, written by Ian Hunter, was the band's final single with Hunter as frontman, peaking at No. 41 on November 3-9, 1974 in the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks. It’s a poignant epitaph for Mott’s glam legacy. Single Overview Label: CBS – S CBS 2754 Fo

David Bowie’s "David Live - Available Now", a one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 2, 1974.

David Bowie’s "Caught in the Act", a one-page feature in Melody Maker, November 2, 1974.

A Glam Rock Gunshot T. Rex’s “Zip Gun Boogie” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 1, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: MARC 9). Backed with “Space Boss,” The release was actually released under the name of Marc Bolan in the UK and some European countries, this energetic glam rock track, written and produced by Marc Bolan, was the third single taken from the album Bolan's Zip Gun. 1- "Think Zinc" b/w "Liquid Gang" Released: 1974 (Germany only) with the A-sid

A Leather-Clad Glam Roar Suzi Quatro’s “The Wild One” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 1, 1974, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 185). Backed with “Shake My Sugar,” this energetic glam rock anthem, written and produced by Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn, and was the third single from her second album, Quatro also Produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, The A-side’s gritty guitars and Quatro’s fierce vocals propelled it to No. 7 on November 24-30, 1974 on the

Mott The Hoople’s "Mott Celebrates" , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.