Label: Curb Records Release Date: October 30, 2026 Pre‑Order Begins: July 31, 2026 Source: Curb Records Announcement (July 30, 2026) Curb Records announces the 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Sparks’ 1986 album Music That You Can Dance To, arriving October 30, 2026. The reissue appears in expanded and remastered form, across CD, vinyl, and digital formats, with 17 remixes, unreleased demos, alternate takes, and new mastering by longtime Sparks engineer Bill Inglot. The alb

Live On The Moon is a live album by Sparks, released as a limited edition 2CD set on Transgressive Records. The release captures the band performing a selection of material spanning different eras of their career, including songs from recent recordings alongside established catalogue favourites. Presented in a digisleeve package, the release was manufactured in Poland and issued in the UK by Transgressive Records. Live On The Moon combines contemporary Sparks material with es

Live On The Moon is the first full live album released by Sparks. Issued by Transgressive Records on August 14, 2026, the album presents a complete concert performance spanning multiple eras of the band's career. The album is framed around a fictional narrative in which Sparks become the first band invited to perform on the Moon at Taruntius Crater near Mare Fecunditatis. Accompanying notes by Russell and Ron Mael describe the sold-out lunar concert and the involvement of Cat

Artist: Sparks Label: Virgin Country: UK Catalogue: VS 270 Release Date: July 13 1979 Type: Vinyl Record Format: 7" Single TRACK INFORMATION Title: Beat The Clock Writer(s): Ron Mael, Russell Mael Producer(s): Giorgio Moroder Album Origin: No. 1 In Heaven Associated Releases: Beat The Clock (Alternative Mix) • Beat The Clock (Long Version) • Plagiarism (1997) TRACK LISTING A: Beat The Clock Composer: Ron Mael, Russell Mael Producers: Giorgio Moroder B: Beat The Clock (

"A Big Surprise" was released by Sparks on September 30, 1977 as a single from the group's seventh studio album, Introducing Sparks. Written by Ron Mael and Russell Mael, the single continued the promotional campaign for an album that marked the duo's second and final release for Columbia/CBS. Despite the title Introducing Sparks, the album was far from a debut release. The title carried an element of irony, as it was neither the group's first album nor their first release fo

Released on September 26, 1975, "Looks, Looks, Looks" was the second single issued from Indiscreet, Sparks' fifth studio album. Arriving shortly before the album itself, the single showcased the group's increasingly sophisticated and theatrical direction during their collaboration with producer Tony Visconti. At this stage, Sparks were expanding beyond the glam-rock style that had brought them success with Kimono My House and Propaganda. Their newer material embraced elaborat

Artist: Sparks Label: Island Records Country: UK Catalogue: WIP 6236 Release Date: July 11 1975 Format: 7" Single TRACK LISTING A: Get In The Swing Composer: Ron Mael Producers: Tony Visconti B: Profile Composer: Ron Mael Producers: Muff Winwood SLEEVE & PRESSING DETAILS Issued in light green Island sleeve featuring palm motif and catalogue number WIP 6236. VARIANTS — UK United Kingdom 1975 • Get In The Swing — 7" 45 RPM Single — Island Records WIP.6236 • Get In The Swing —

A fun, in-depth Cream magazine feature on Sparks, following the Mael brothers’ journey from their American roots to their quirky success in the UK, complete with humorous anecdotes and striking photos of Ron and Russell Mael. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article traces Sparks’ unusual path, from their early days in Los Angeles (including a memorable “Doris Day’s Sons” headline) to their breakthrough in Britain. It explores the brothers’ eccentric personalities, their

A vibrant full-page feature from the June 8, 1975 issue of the German youth/pop magazine Pop, highlighting the eclectic and theatrical style of Sparks. The article combines colorful visuals with German text discussing the duo’s unique image and music, using a playful “Dick & Doof” (Laurel & Hardy) reference in the headline. Publication: Pop Magazine Date: June 8, 1975 Country: Germany Section / Pages: Full-page feature Title: “KOLORIERT DICK & DOOF” THE STORY The page feature

This Melody Maker feature focuses on Sparks and explores the group's musical philosophy, ambitions and distinctive approach to performance. Through comments from Ron and Russell Mael, the article examines their determination to avoid convention and create music that stands apart from mainstream rock trends. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The feature centres on Sparks during a period of increasing success and public attention. Headli