A bright, fan-oriented cover of Disco 45 magazine promotes Slade merchandise (T-shirts, vests, and pillow cases) while featuring the band as one of the hottest acts of 1972, alongside a full lyric sheet for their hit “Mama Weer All Crazee Now.” The design is packed with the playful, high-energy spirit of glam, positioning Slade as must-have idols for young readers who wanted to wear, sleep on, and sing along with their favourite stomping anthems. This October 20, 1972 Disco 4

A full-page tour advertisement for Slade co-headlining with Thin Lizzy across a major UK run in November and December 1972. Slade & Thin Lizzy on tour — presented by Mel Bush in association with Barn Productions. New Musical Express Date: October 14, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Joint tour: Slade & Thin Lizzy • Extensive list of November and December 1972 dates including Newcastle, Oxford, Wolverhampton, Bournemouth, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Stoke,

A New Musical Express report on Slade’s American/Canadian tour struggles, revealing that the glam rock giants were forced to scrap several planned small-theatre shows due to poor ticket sales and venue issues. Slade hits problems in North America — big UK stars face tough realities on their first major overseas tour. New Musical Express Date: October 14, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade cancels/scraps several small Canadian theatre shows during their No

A warm, in-depth profile of Slade’s manager and driver Chas Chandler paints a vivid picture of the man behind one of Britain’s biggest glam bands, blending business savvy with genuine affection for the group. The article explores Chandler’s journey from The Animals to guiding Slade’s meteoric rise, highlighting his role as both manager and father figure. This October 1972 Melody Maker feature captures Slade at the height of their early success while giving rare insight into t

A straightforward yet enthusiastic preview of Slade’s upcoming live dates captures the band’s unstoppable momentum and their ability to turn every gig into a raucous celebration. The piece highlights the sheer energy and crowd-pleasing power that made Slade one of the most exciting live acts of the glam era. This October 1972 NME feature reflects the growing excitement around Slade as they consolidated their position as glam rock’s premier party band. 🗞 New Musical Express

A high-energy preview announces Slade’s return to British stages after their first American tour, building excitement for their upcoming November dates and emphasising their status as one of the most explosive live acts of the glam era. The piece highlights the band’s ability to deliver raw, crowd-pleasing performances that turn venues into singalong celebrations. This October 1972 Melody Maker feature captures Slade at the peak of their early success, riding the wave of hits

A full-page advertisement highlighting that Slade chose SNS Professional Amplification as their sound of choice. Slade choose SNS Professional Amplification — The No. 1 Sound. Beat Instrumental Date: October 1, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade pictured live on stage using SNS equipment • Promotion of SNS as the professional amplification system chosen by Slade • Clear product shots of SNS gear: Lead Stack, Bass Stack, M125 Amplifier/Reverb, PA125 Cont

A full-page advertisement combining a glowing live review of Slade’s opening night at Sundown Mile End with promotion for SNS Professional Amplification, the sound system chosen by the band. “Slade Live!” — one of the costliest performances ever seen in any UK rock venue. Melody Maker Date: September 30, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Detailed review of Slade’s opening concert at the new Sundown Mile End venue • Praise for the band’s high-energy performanc

A full-page advertisement for the launch of the new Sundown venues in Mile End and Edmonton, featuring Slade as the opening act at Sundown Mile End. Sundown… the beginning — Slade open the new Sundown Mile End on Thursday 7th September. New Musical Express Date: September 7, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Launch of two new Sundown venues: Sundown Mile End E3 and Sundown Edmonton N18 • Slade with support from Biggles headline the opening night at Sundown Mi

A celebratory Record Mirror news page featuring Slade receiving silver discs for massive sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome”, alongside updates on Yes and Argent’s American touring success. Slade show gratitude to the Polydor “phone out” girls with silver discs and thanks for their chart-topping success. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade present silver discs to Polydor staff for 250,000 sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome” • Dave Hill pr