Slade soften the glitter glare with a chart‑bound ballad. (March 29, 1974)

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror advert announces Slade’s new single “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released the previous day — a track destined to become one of the defining anthems of British glam.

Slade’s “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released on February 22, 1973, debuted at No. 1 and spent 12 weeks on the Official Singles Chart.

A rare 33⅓ RPM promo sampler issued to UK DJs ahead of Slade Alive! — never sold to the public and accompanied by a now‑collectible Polydor letter.

The candidate that reached number 4.

A New Musical Express singles review positioning Slade’s “Look Wot You Dun” as a likely major hit, written at the height of the band’s early‑’72 momentum. Derek Johnson framed the track as another irresistibly catchy, gimmick‑laden stomp in the lineage of their recent chart‑toppers. Publication: New Musical Express Date: January 22, 1972 Format: One‑page singles review Writer: Derek Johnson A moment of glam‑era confidence, chart‑ready punch and Slade’s unstoppable rise. 📰

A one‑page Melody Maker singles roundup in which Chris Welch reviewed the week’s new releases, capturing the early‑’70s UK pop landscape at the moment glam was beginning to break through. The column featured prominent coverage of T. Rex’s “Telegram Sam,” Slade’s “Look Wot You Dun,” and a wide mix of soul, pop and rock contenders, delivered in Welch’s witty, energetic house style. Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 22, 1972 Format: One‑page single review Writer: Chris

Slade’s 1970 Fontana single Shape of Things to Come marked the band’s first release under their new name and hinted at the powerful sound they would soon unleash.

Format: 7" Vinyl • 45 RPM • Mono • Commercial Label: Fontana — TF 1015 / 267 936 TF Country: UK Release Date: 2 May 1969 Writers: Hill • Holder • Lea • Powell Publishers: Ashton Music Ltd. • Flamingo Music Ltd. What the Sleeve Shows 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.

In the winter of 1966, a young Wolverhampton band called The 'N Betweens released their second single. “You Better Run” was a raw, high-energy beat track with a powerful, driving rhythm and strong vocal delivery that hinted at the explosive sound the band would later develop as Slade. Released on December 2, 1966, the single appeared on Fontana Records under catalogue number TF 767. This 7-inch release captured the band in their early, pre-glam phase, full of youthful energy