The official Melody Maker Best Sellers album chart for the final week of 1972 crowns Simon & Garfunkel’s *Greatest Hits* at No.1, with a strong showing from glam and rock heavyweights including Slade, David Bowie, and Roxy Music. The chart reflects the commercial landscape at the close of a transformative year in British music, dominated by glam rock breakthroughs alongside enduring singer-songwriter and classic rock releases. This December 30, 1972, Melody Maker chart serves

A bold one-page advertisement promoting T.Rex’s special Sundown Christmas shows. T.REX — SUN DOWN Edmonton · Friday December 22 SUN DOWN Brixton · Saturday December 23 at 5:00 & 8:30 Melody Maker Date: December 22, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Two special T.Rex performances at the Sundown venues • Edmonton show on Friday December 22 • Brixton shows on Saturday December 23 at 5:00pm and 8:30pm • Striking graphic design with radiating sunburst and large

A glowing one-page review hails Lou Reed’s *Transformer* as a masterpiece of glam-infused rock, praising the transformative production work of David Bowie and Mick Ronson that turned Reed’s street-level songs into glittering, commercial gold. The reviewer notes how Bowie and Ronson polished Reed’s raw material into something both stylish and subversive, creating one of the defining albums of the era. This December 1972 Melody Maker review captures the exact moment when Lou Re

A candid two-page interview with Rod Stewart and the Faces in POPFOTO magazine explores the tension between Rod’s successful solo career and the band’s ongoing work, with Rod addressing criticism about his solo LPs. The piece features a large onstage photo of the band in full flight alongside thoughtful quotes about fame, touring, and creative freedom. This December 1, 1972 German teen-magazine feature captures the Faces at a fascinating crossroads — still a powerful live uni

DISCO 45 SONGBOOK is a monthly the same size as this one, costing only 5p, that features all the words of the top hit singles, fab pics and features on your fave groups and artists, horoscopes, a crossword competition in which you could win TEN TOP SINGLES, plus lots lots more. WHO ? ...is the most wanted pop star of the times? Well, there are many, many who are very popular 'with the fans. they've all got huge followings from all sides, and their record and in-person perform

A lively and affectionate review captures the raucous energy of Slade’s concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre, where Noddy Holder and the band turned the venue into a football-terrace-style singalong. The writer contrasts the controlled chaos of Slade’s performance with the more polished Osmonds show seen the previous week, clearly enjoying the raw, crowd-pleasing power of the Wolverhampton glam rockers. This November 1972 review perfectly encapsulates Slade at their peak — a b

A thoughtful and appreciative review welcomes the RCA reissues of David Bowie’s early albums *Space Oddity* and *The Man Who Sold The World*, urging readers to discover the rich foundations of his artistry that predate the Ziggy era. The reviewer highlights the imaginative songwriting, theatrical flair, and emotional depth already present in these records, describing them as far more satisfying than much of the flashier material that followed. This November 1972 Sounds review

A high-energy concert review celebrates Slade’s raucous performance at the Royal Exchange in Wolverhampton, where the band turned the venue into a football-terrace-style singalong filled with stomping hits and pure party atmosphere. The writer describes the crowd’s frenzied response, Noddy Holder’s larger-than-life showmanship, and the band’s ability to create an unforgettable night of glam rock mayhem. This November 1972 Disc review captures Slade at their most entertaining

A glowing review of David Bowie’s Santa Monica shows praises the Ziggy Stardust performance as a beautifully designed, varied, and stunning programme that confirmed Bowie as one of the most gifted and commanding artists to emerge in years. The writer highlights Bowie’s strong singing, clear PA sound, and confident command of the stage, noting how he wisely avoided over-the-top theatrics to let the songs shine. This November 1972 Melody Maker review captures Bowie during his f

A vibrant full-page Bravo magazine feature celebrates Rod Stewart as the ultimate gravel-voiced heart-throb of 1972, showcasing his raw charisma, stage swagger, and magnetic appeal to German teen readers. The piece positions Rod as the sexy, raspy king of rock ‘n’ roll at the peak of his solo breakthrough with Every Picture Tells a Story and Never a Dull Moment. This November 8, 1972 Bravo cover story captures the pure excitement of glam-era teen idol worship, turning Rod’s r