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Slade In Flame Album (1974)
A Flame Soundtrack Glam-Rock Peak Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in November 29, 1974, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2442 126), Slade’s Slade In Flame — the original soundtrack from their feature film Flame — was a gritty glam-rock masterpiece. Produced by Chas Chandler for Barn Productions Ltd. at Olympic Studios, this 10-track album featured “Far Far Away” and “How Does It Feel.” Peaked at No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart for 18 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve with horn-he

Slade
Nov 29, 19742 min read


📰 Hill Junior Marches - Feature: Feb. 1974
A lively, domestic‑set feature in which Dave Hill — Slade’s flamboyant guitarist — reacts to the band’s Disc Music Poll Awards triumphs with trademark charm, humour, and a few surprises from the Hill household.

Slade
Feb 16, 19743 min read


🔘Old New Borrowed And Blue – Album: Feb. 1974
Slade’s Old New Borrowed And Blue arrived on February 15, 1974, debuting at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. Produced by Chas Chandler, the album blends classic Slade stompers with piano‑driven singles that marked a shift in the band’s sound.

Slade
Feb 15, 19745 min read


Jim Lea Calendar Feb: 1974
Jim Lea Slade February 1974 Popswop Magazine Centerfold

Slade
Feb 1, 19741 min read


Snappy Slade Article: 1974
Disc one-page article, January 26, 1974

Slade
Jan 26, 19741 min read


Slade Fan-atics Feature: 1974
Slade's 1974 Popswop Fan Club Spotlight Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Popswop Magazine’s two-page feature “Slade Fan-atics” was a full-on celebration of Slade’s exploding fanbase during their early glam-rock peak. The article dived into the wild devotion of Slade fans — the screams, the banners, the letters, the chaos at gigs — and spotlighted Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea, and Don Powell as the four lads driving the hysteria. With photos of the band in full gli

Slade
Jan 26, 19741 min read


Noddy Holder Music Star Cover: 1974
A Slade Frontman Glam Spotlight Published in the UK on January 5, 1974, Music Star Magazine’s cover featured Slade frontman Noddy Holder. The cover captured Noddy at the height of Slade’s chart domination, fresh off “Merry Xmas Everybody”’s Christmas No. 1 triumph. A classic slice of early ’74 Slade mania. Cover Overview Publication Details Magazine: Music Star (UK). Date: January 5, 1974. Format: One-page front cover. Do you have this Music Star cover in your archive? R

Slade
Jan 5, 19741 min read


Slade Bravo Cover: January 1974
Slade steam into the new year – Bravo’s glam kings blast off 1974! Slade’s cover article in Bravo Magazine (No. 1, January 1, 1974) – “With Slade and steam into the new year,” plus poster and Star Album Bonanza, and the “Who among you will be Girl and Boy of the Year” contest. More Slade continental conquests added weekly.

Slade
Jan 1, 19741 min read


RRM Poll Supplement Article : 1973
Record Mirror readers crown Slade the kings of 1973 – glam’s loudest winners! Record Mirror’s RRM Poll Supplement , a one-page feature in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Slade poll victories added weekly.

Slade
Dec 29, 19731 min read


Top British Group Advert : 1973
Slade crowned kings of Britain – the loudest, daftest, most unstoppable band of the year! Slade’s Top British Group , a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Slade chart triumphs added weekly.

Slade
Dec 29, 19731 min read
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