Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

A Slade Xmas Evergreen Reborn Released as a 7-inch vinyl single reissue in the UK on November 26, 1990, on Polydor Records (catalogue: PO 112 / 979 268-7), Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody” — their 1973 Christmas No. 1 — returned with “Don't Blame Me.” The 12-inch (PZ 112) added the Peter Hammond & Jimmy Lea Extended Remix (5:18) and original 7" version. Issued in silver injection labels (small/large centre), black plastic injection, and 12-inch. A festive glam classic recharged

Noddy & Jim's Ooh La La In L.A. Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1987, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: BOYZ 2), Slade’s “We Won't Give In” was their defiant late-’80s anthem. Backed with “Ooh La La In L.A.,” both written by Noddy Holder & Jim Lea — “We Won't Give In” produced by Jim Lea, “Ooh La La In L.A.” by John Punter — this final classic-lineup single did not chart. Licensed from RCA-BMG, issued in picture sleeve. The last hurrah before the

Slade's Final Studio Album Lead Track Still The Same was released February 2, 1987 as the lead single from Slade's fourteenth and final studio album You Boyz Make Big Noize. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and was produced by John Punter. "Still the Same" peaked at number 73 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 100 for four weeks. Release Details In 1986, Slade started writing and recording for their album You Boyz Make Big N

A Charity Christmas Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1985, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 40449), Slade’s “Do You Believe In Miracles” was their charity Christmas single — all publishing royalties donated equally to Band Aid Trust and British Children in Need (NSPCC). Backed with the swing version of “My Oh My,” produced by John Punter (A) and Monty Babson (B). Peaked at No. 54 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in standard 7

A Slade Glam-Rock Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1984, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 6825), Slade’s “Run Runaway” — backed with “Two Track Stereo, One Track Mind” — was a high-energy glam-rock anthem. This track marked Slade’s strong mid-’80s comeback, entering the Official Singles Chart on February 4, 1984, peaking at No. 7, and charting for 10 weeks. A stomping Slade classic. Single Overview Release Details Label: RCA Records. Format:

The Oh My That Rocked '83 Slade’s “My Oh My” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1983, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA 373 / PB 68119). Backed with “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply,” this anthemic rock ballad, written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, was produced by John Punter for Perseverance Ltd. The A-side’s soaring chorus and heartfelt lyrics peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 11 weeks, with limited editions adding “Merry Xmas Everybody (L

A 1982 Slade single revived from a 1978 idea, issued in both 7" and double‑pack formats and peaking at No. 51 in the UK.

Slade’s Reading‑fueled comeback — loud, raw, and ready to tear the roof off.

Slade's 1981 Comeback Stomper Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 23, 1981, on Cheapskate Records (catalog number CHS 2480), Slade’s “We'll Bring The House Down” — backed with “Hold On To Your Hats” — was the lead single from their ninth studio album of the same name. Penned by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, produced by Slade, it marked the band’s first UK Top 40 entry since 1977, peaking at No. 10 and charting for 9 weeks. Track Listing A: We'll Bring The House