A Cheapskate Christmas Party Cracker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1980, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: CHEAP 11 / LYN 9116 / LYN 9117), Slade’s *Xmas Ear Bender* was their festive party assault. Featuring the Reading Choir on “Merry Xmas Everybody,” a wild “Okey Cokey,” and a live “Get Down And Get With It” (mixed by Mike Robinson & Slade), this three-track holiday romp — pressed by Lyntone with solid and knockout centres — peaked at No. 70 o

Slade’s toughest album — a gritty, overlooked powerhouse from the streets of 1977.

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Barn Records (catalog number 2014 104) on January 21, 1977. Sladfes "Gypsy Roadhog"  backed with "Forest Full of Needles" , was the sole single from the band's seventh studio album, Whatever Happened to Slade, was written by lead singer Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, produced by Chas Chandler, and reached No. 48 on the UK charts. Cover art for "Gypsy Roadhog" by Slade, released under Barn Records in Germany, catalogue number 2

Slade’s 1976 album Nobody’s Fools—a soulful, American‑influenced shift that reached No. 14 in the UK.

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 30, 1976, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 690), Slade’s “Let's Call It Quits” — backed with “When The Chips Are Down” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 7, 1976, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks. Released as the second single from their sixth studio album, Nobody's Fools. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached number 11 in the UK Singl

A rare, unguarded look at Noddy Holder — vocalist, songwriter, actor, and one of Britain’s most distinctive musical voices.

A one‑page New Musical Express advert promoting Slade’s Flame soundtrack and nationwide cinema rollout. A bold Polydor advert announcing the single “How Does It Feel,” backed with “So Far, So Good,” and promoting the February cinema schedule for Slade’s feature film Flame. A classic mid‑70s multimedia push tying together film, soundtrack, and single. 📰 Overview Published on February 15, 1975, this New Musical Express advert forms part of the promotional campaign for Slade’s

Slade's Flame Soundtrack Ballad How Does It Feel released as the second single from the band's first soundtrack album and fifth studio album Slade in Flame on February 7, 1975 in promotion of the film of the same name. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It reached No. 15 in the UK, remaining in the charts for seven weeks. The melody for "How Does It Feel" was the first one Lea composed while still in school.

A Slade Cinema Debut Spotlight Premiere in cinemas across the U.K. on January 12, 1975, Slade’s Slade In Flame — the band’s debut feature film — was a gritty, semi-autobiographical drama directed by Richard Loncraine. The film followed the rise of a fictional glam band, starring Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea, and Don Powell as themselves. An article in the press highlighted the premiere, capturing Slade’s transition from chart-topping rockers to screen stars. Article Overv

Music Star cover December 21, 1974.