A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s new single “Monte Carlo” and their nationwide UK tour. The striking advert features a large, geometric “Mott” logo, the headline “their magnificent new single MONTE CARLO”, CBS catalogue number 3528, and a full list of September 1975 tour dates alongside a black-and-white group photograph of the band.

A determined 1975 Record Mirror feature on Mott The Hoople pushing forward with a new line-up and fresh momentum after recent challenges. Mott the Hoople refusing to fade away — Ian Hunter may have left, but the band drives on.