Label: Cheapskate Records Catalogue Number: CHEAP 11 / LYN 9116 / LYN 9117 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre / Knockout Centre) Released: November 28, 1980 (UK) A festive Cheapskate compilation single — mixing Slade’s Christmas classic, party cuts, and a live favourite. 🔘 Overview Xmas Ear Bender was released on November 28, 1980 as a UK 7" single on Cheapskate Records (CHEAP 11). Cut at Lyntone (LYN 9116 / LYN 9117), the release functioned as a seasonal Slade “party sin

Released at a turbulent moment in Slade’s career, “Burning In The Heat Of Love” arrived as a hard‑rock statement from a band fighting to regain chart traction in a UK scene rapidly shifting toward punk. Issued in the UK on 15 April 1977, the single was written and recorded quickly as a standalone release following the commercial disappointment of Whatever Happened to Slade. Despite strong reviews from parts of the music press, the single failed to chart in the UK. 🔘 The Stor

A band once written off as yesterday’s glitter returned with a message: they hadn’t vanished — they’d been sharpening their sou

Makowski’s final line — “it’s nice to see that the old boppers are still around” — lands as both a wink and a salute.

By 1976, Slade were deep into their US relocation period, having moved across the Atlantic in 1975 in an attempt to finally break the American market after four years of major success in the UK and Europe. Their album *Nobody’s Fools* was shaped heavily by this shift, adopting a smoother, more melodic and radio‑friendly sound compared to their earlier glam‑rock stompers. “Nobody’s Fool,” written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea and produced by Chas Chandler, was originally conceiv

In the early weeks of 1976, Slade were navigating the changing musical landscape as the classic glam rock era began to fade. Still one of Britain’s most reliable hit-makers, the band released “Let’s Call It Quits” — a mid-tempo, reflective rocker that showed a more mature and melodic side compared to their earlier stomping anthems. Released on January 30, 1976, the single appeared on Polydor Records under catalogue number 2058 690. Backed with “When The Chips Are Down,” this

A driving, keyboard‑coloured glam rocker marking Slade’s return after the Slade In Flame film, Thanks For The Memory became their final Top 10 hit of the 1970s. Artist: Slade Title: Thanks For The Memory (Wham Bam Thank You Mam) Release Date: 9 May 1975 (7" release) Label: Polydor Records Format: 7" Vinyl Catalogue Number: 2058 622 (UK) / international variants Country: United Kingdom / worldwide Length: 7:21 (combined A/B sides) Thanks For The Memory was Slade’s first new si

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

A festive, star-studded Music Star magazine cover celebrating the Christmas period with Slade, while teasing an inside story on Suzi Quatro and festive songwords from Donny & Marie. Slade bring the glam cheer to Music Star’s starry 100th issue — time to celebrate! Music Star Date: December 21, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade members (including Dave Hill in flamboyant fur and hat) dominating the cover • Central festive figure in white surrounded by fea