Rod Stewart's Rare Alternate Versions Unearthed

A Synth-Rock Heartthrob's Peak Rod Stewart’s Tonight I'm Yours LP, was released in the UK on November 6, 1981, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 14). This 10-track album, his eleventh, blended rock, synth-pop, and new wave, with hits “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me),” “Young Turks,” and “How Long.” Produced by Rod Stewart and co-producer Jim Cregan, it peaked at No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart for 20 weeks (over two runs). Included a custom printed inner sleeve with credits and

A Disco-Rock Sexy Peak Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on November 24, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 8 / RVLP8 / BSK 3261), Rod Stewart’s Blondes Have More Fun was his ninth studio album. Produced by Tom Dowd, this 10-track disco-rock triumph featured the global smash “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” Peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart for 26 weeks. Issued in multiple pressings, with cassette and 8-track variants. A platinum-selling ‘70s Stewart classic. Album Overview Re

A Rocker's Fancy Footwork Rod Stewart’s Foot Loose & Fancy Free LP, was released in the UK on November 4, 1977, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 5). This 8-track album, his eighth studio effort, blended rock, soul. Produced by Tom Dowd it peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart remaing for for 26 weeks. Initial release Included a 12-page illustrated booklet, it’s a vibrant snapshot of Stewart’s post-Faces solo peak. Album Overview Vinyl LP (Catalogue: RVLP 5): Fast Side A1 H

Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc review revisits Rod Stewart’s formative Mercury‑era albums, framing The Vintage Years 1969–1970 as a reminder of the raw, soulful artistry that defined his earliest solo work.

Rod Stewart's Speculative Smiler Smile Published in the US on January 2, 1975, Beetle US Music Magazine’s album review of Rod Stewart’s Smiler was titled “Rod Stewart smiles” and written by Sue St. Marie. The review opened with a playful nod to rock rumours: You've all read and heard the rumors that Paul McCartney is dead, that Jim Morrison is still alive and that David Essex is really Syd Barrett. Well, those may or may not be true, but I think "Smiler" gives us a new bit of