This Record Mirror & Disc issue from September 6 1975 spotlights an exclusive CBS competition offering readers the chance to meet David Essex in New York. The front cover features Essex smiling in a maroon shirt beneath the headline banner, while the inside page expands on the contest details and his rising international fame. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with reflections on Britain’s youth culture and its conn

This Record Mirror article from September 11, 1971 reports that the Faces were among the British acts scheduled to perform at a charity concert for Bangla Desh. The piece highlights the band’s participation alongside The Who, reflecting the growing involvement of major UK artists in humanitarian causes following George Harrison’s landmark U.S. event earlier that summer. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article notes that the Face

This Bravo magazine spread from September 6 1971 presents The Sweet in full glam‑rock color under the playful headline “Die Sweet sind nicht aus Zucker” (“The Sweet are not made of sugar”). The article introduces the band’s four members — Steve Priest, Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker, and Andy Scott — as cheeky, confident pop idols ready to charm their growing European fanbase. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: September 6, 1971 Country: Germany The feature describes The Sweet

This Melody Maker issue from September 4 1971 spotlights the headline “Rock Giants to Aid Bangla Desh,” reporting on the growing wave of charity concerts inspired by George Harrison’s landmark Concert for Bangla Desh. The front page captures the spirit of early‑1970s rock activism, with a large photograph of The Faces performing at the Weeley Festival. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1971 Country: United Kingdom The lead article by Chris Charlesworth announces t

This vintage concert poster advertises Alice Cooper’s live performance at The Park in North Baltimore, Ohio, on August 21 1971. The striking black‑and‑white design captures the theatrical intensity of Cooper’s early 1970s stage persona, supported by a lineup of regional rock acts. Publication: Concert Poster Date: August 21 1971 Country: United States The poster features a mirrored image of Alice Cooper standing with hands on hips, dressed in dark clothing and framed by circu

Extremely rare 1971 David Bowie & Dana Gillespie “BOWPROMO” white label 12" promotional vinyl (one of only 500 copies pressed) featuring early versions of key Hunky Dory tracks, created by manager Tony DeFries to secure major record deals for both artists. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Bowie & Dana Gillespie Title: BOWPROMO (White Label Promo) Date: August 1971 Label: MainMan (promotional) Format / Type: 12" White Label Vinyl Promo Country: United Kingdom Catalo

This Melody Maker advertisement from July 1971 promotes Rod Stewart’s landmark album Every Picture Tells a Story on Mercury Records. The full‑page spread celebrates the record’s critical acclaim, quoting glowing reviews from major music publications that hailed it as one of the finest rock releases of the year. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 31 1971 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement features a grainy monochrome photograph of Rod Stewart mid‑performance, microp

This Melody Maker front cover from July 1971 captures Rod Stewart mid‑performance, microphone in hand, as his solo career surges alongside his work with The Faces. The headline “Two‑Faced!” plays on his dual success — both as a band frontman and as a solo artist — while celebrating the chart rise of Every Picture Tells a Story. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 24 1971 Country: United Kingdom The cover story highlights Stewart’s third solo album Every Picture Tells a Sto

This New Musical Express issue, dated Week‑ending July 17, 1971, spotlights Sweet on its front cover, marking one of the band’s earliest major appearances in the British music press. The headline “Sweet!” appears boldly alongside a full‑page photograph of the group, capturing their youthful glam‑rock energy just as they were breaking into the UK charts. Publication: New Musical Express Date: July 17 1971 Country: United Kingdom The cover also teases other stories from the is

On July 9, 1971, Mott The Hoople released the single "Midnight Lady" backed with "The Debt" in the UK on Island Records. RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 9, 1971 Label: Island Records (WIP 6105, UK) Format: 7" Vinyl Single A-Side: Midnight Lady (3:30) B-Side: The Debt (4:15) Writers: Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs (both tracks) INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • Australia - Island Records – IK-4320 - 1971 • France - Island Records – 6138 002 - 1971 • Germany - Island Records – 10 305 AT