Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Slade smash the 'dumb rockers' myth wide open! Jim Lea – “Jointly responsible for the group's original material” – in Sounds, November 18, 1972.

Slade spark total teen hysteria – black marias needed for escape! cover insert in Record Mirror, November 18, 1972. AT THE Winter Gardens, Bournemouth last week Slade found themselves in the centre of fan mania. To escape after their perform-ance the group used a black maria as a decoy vehicle and travelled in a second black maria to get them to safety. As all of the concerts have been sell-outs, Slade decided to give more fans a chance of obtaining tickets for their Bristol

Alice brings theatrical chaos to Glasgow – pure shock rock mayhem! "Group’s Don't Kill Him", concert review in Record Mirror, November 18, 1972.

Zappa's ex-Turtles unleash satirical mayhem! one-page article titled “Mark & Howard: Leach and Eddy” in Sounds magazine, November 18, 1972.

Bowie’s early masterpieces resurface – grab The Man Who Sold The World while you can! one-page review of Space Oddity (RCA LSP 4813) and The Man Who Sold The World (RCA LSP 4816) in Sounds, November 18, 1972. DAVID BOWIE: "SPACE ODDITY" (RCA LSP 4813). "THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD" (RCA LSP 4816). TWO OLD Mercury albums one with its original title, but with the "Man Of Words, Man Of Music" album retitled "Space Oddity" - have been repackaged and put out on Bowie's current labe

Slade turn the hall into a football terrace – total pandemonium! a Nod’s as good as a wink, concert review in Disc, November 18, 1972.

David Cassidy's "Rock Me Baby" single cover, released by Bell in Germany, featuring the tracks "Rock Me Baby" and "Two Time Loser". David...

A Gudbuy T' Jane Jukebox Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 17, 1972, Slade’s “Gudbuy T' Jane” Polydor (catalogue: 2058 312) was b acked with “I Won’t Let It ‘Appen Agen.” This glam-rock stomper and gritty B-side (both written by Lea, Holder, produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions), were issued as the second commercial single from Slayed? . It peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks, certified Silver by BPI. Issued in paper labels, in

T.Rex: "Bolan Dates & New Single" two articles in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.

T.Rex's glam anthem explodes on West German TV! T.Rex’s performance of Children of the Revolution, recorded for BBC’s Top of the Pops and rebroadcast on West Germany’s Disco 72 on November 11, 1972. Disco (Die ZDF-Musikshow), launched October 2, 1971, and hosted by Ilja Richter, showcased chart hits via live, lip-synced, and pre-recorded clips for young audiences. Tracklist: Blackfoot Sue – "Standing in the Road" (studio); Daniel Boone – "Annabelle" (studio) T.Rex – "Children

Alice Cooper Group’s "Quite a Reception," a one-page article in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Me New Single!" one-page advert in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.

T.Re x's "Marc: I Wasn't a U.S. Flop!", article in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.

David Bowie’s "Make room for 2 Bowie albums", one-page advert in Melody Maker , November 11, 1972.

David Bowie's Santa Monica concert review October 20/21 published November 11, 1972 in Melody Maker.

Rundgren's Bearsville Spark Sparks' “Wonder Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Bearsville Records (catalogue: K 15505). Backed with “(No More) Mr Nice Guys,” this effervescent track, written by Ron Mael, was produced by Todd Rundgren. The A-side's quirky pop energy and Mael brothers' eccentric charm did not chart in the UK but reached No. 112 in the US. Issued in a Bearsville company sleeve, it's an early gem from the band's Kimono My H

A Major Tom Glam-Folk Resurrection Released as a vinyl LP reissue in the US on November 10, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: LSP-4813), David Bowie’s Space Oddity — originally issued in the UK as David Bowie (1969) — was the first US release under the Space Oddity title. Produced by Gus Dudgeon (A1) and Tony Visconti (A2–B5) at Trident Studios, this 9-track folk-psych gem featured “Space Oddity,” “Letter To Hermione,” and “Cygnet Committee.” Issued in Hollywood, Indianapolis,

On November 10, 1972, the original Alice Cooper Group delivered a legendary, sold-out performance at Green's Playhouse in Glasgow, Scotland—their sole UK show that year and a key stop on the School's Out Tour '72. This concert is remembered for its explosive energy, theatrical spectacle, and the crowd's unrestrained enthusiasm, which reportedly led to fans wrecking three rows of seats in the venue. The event drew a predominantly male audience of around 3,000, who were on thei

A Doubleback Psychedelic Dream Tyrannosaurus Rex’s A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn double LP, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Cube Records (catalogue: TOOFA 9) as part of the Doubleback Series. This reissue paired the 1970 A Beard Of Stars (with Mickey Finn) and 1969 Unicorn (with Steve Peregrin Took), both produced by Tony Visconti at Trident Studios. Featuring Marc Bolan’s whimsical lyrics, acoustic guitars, and ethereal vocals—plus John Peel’s narration on The M

A Double A-Side Heartbreaker Rod Stewart’s “Angel” / “What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me)” 7-inch double A-side vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 6052 198). This emotional pair of tracks, with Rod Stewart as producer, came from his album Never A Dull Moment. The A-sides' soulful “Angel” (a cover adapted for the album) and the poignant “What Made Milwaukee Famous” peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Char