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Slade (9 May 1975) Thanks For The Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam) – 7" Single (UK/US)
Thanks For The Memory was Slade’s first new single following their film Slade In Flame. Although the film later gained acclaim as one of the greatest rock films ever made, its initial reception was mixed, surprising fans with its darker tone. Released four weeks after the film’s theme single How Does It Feel, Thanks For The Memory reached number 7 in the UK and remained in the charts for seven weeks. It sold 200,000 copies in its first two weeks and became the band’s last Top

Slade
May 9, 1975


Slade (September 28, 1973) – "My Friend Stan" b/w "My Town" Single: United Kingdom
"My Friend Stan" was released on September 28, 1973 as the first single from Slade's fourth studio album, Old New Borrowed And Blue. Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, the song marked the band's first major release following drummer Don Powell's near-fatal car accident in July 1973.. The accident briefly cast uncertainty over the future of the band, but Powell recovered sufficiently to participate in the recording sessions for the new album. "My Friend Stan" was among the e

Slade
Sep 28, 1973


Slade (June 13, 1973) – “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” / “Kill ’Em At The Hot Club Tonite” 7" Vinyl Single Italy
Slade’s fifth UK No.1 single “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me”, a stomping glam rock anthem written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, released internationally including this Italian pressing on Polydor. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Slade Label: Polydor Date: June 13, 1973 Catalogue: 2058 377 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy A-Side: “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” (3:27) B-Side: “Kill ’Em At The Hot Club Tonite” (3:17) Written by: Noddy Holder, Jim Lea Produced by: Chas Chandler TRACK LIST Italy 7"

Slade
Jun 13, 1973


Slade (June 1972) “Get Down and Get With It” – 7” Single (UK)
Slade made a strong new entry at No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart this week in 1972 with their stomping anthem “Get Down and Get With It”! The band’s single enjoyed a solid 14-week run (from 19 June to 18 September 1971), showing the growing momentum and fan support that would soon propel them to even bigger success in the glam rock explosion.

Slade
Jun 14, 1972


New Pop Singles (May 22, 1971) New Pop Singles Page – Slade, Sweet & Mungo Jerry Melody Maker Reviews
A classic early 1970s singles review page from Melody Maker featuring key emerging glam and pop acts including Slade, Sweet, and Mungo Jerry. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Pop Singles Review Page THE STORY This singles page reviews several new releases of the week, with notable coverage of Slade’s “Get Down and Get With It”, Sweet’s latest single, and Mungo Jerry’s “Lady Rose”. The reviews capture the

glamslam72
May 22, 1971


Slade (May 21, 1971) Get Down and Get with It - Single
"Get Down and Get with It" was Slade’s breakthrough single and their first UK chart hit, marking the start of their rise as one of the biggest glam rock bands of the 1970s. RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 21, 1971 (UK) Catalogue: Polydor 2058-112 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Get Down and Get with It” Written by: Bobby Marchan (credited as Holder-Lea-Hill-Powell-Penniman on label) Produced by: Chas Chandler B-Side: Double B-side “Do You Want Me” “Gospel Accordi

Slade
May 21, 1971


Slade (September 18, 1970) – "Know Who You Are" b/w "Dapple Rose" Single: United Kingdom
“Know Who You Are” is a 1970 single by Slade, released as the second and final single from their album Play It Loud. Written collectively by Jim Lea, Noddy Holder, Don Powell and Dave Hill, and produced by Chas Chandler, the track represented a crucial moment in the band’s early development. Although the single did not chart, it captured Slade in transition — moving away from their skinhead image and toward the more melodic, powerful rock sound that would soon define their co

Slade
Sep 18, 1970


Ambrose Slade (May 2 1969) Genesis - Single 7"
A classic late‑’60s Fontana single design, issued under the group’s early name Ambrose Slade. The commercial pressing features the standard Fontana blue‑and‑white label, with catalogue number TF 1015 and matrix details printed in the lower ring.
Promo copies exist with slight layout variations but retain the same minimalist house style.
The sleeve (where issued) follows Fontana’s generic company‑bag format — bold, modernist typography and circular die‑cut centre revealing t

Slade
May 2, 1969
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