A cosmic electro‑disco breakthrough that redefined Sparks’ future. (March 23, 1979)

Label: Island Records Catalogue Number: WIP 6358 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: December 3, 1976 (UK) A re‑recorded Sparks live favourite — backed with the jaunty England. Issued on Island, the single closed out the Big Beat era with a quirky glam‑pop flourish. 🔘 Overview I Like Girls was released on December 3, 1976 as the final UK single from Sparks’ album Big Beat. Re‑recorded for single release, the track captured the Mael brothers’ off‑kilter humour and tight, guitar

Cover art for Sparks' "Big Boy" single, released by Island Records in Japan on January 20, 1977.mance Label: Island Records Catalogue Number: WIP 6337 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 8, 1976 (UK) A punchy, guitar‑driven Sparks single — backed with the frantic I Want to Hold Your Hand. Issued on Island, the release served as the lead single from the band’s hard‑edged Big Beat era. 🔘 Overview Big Boy was released on October 8, 1976 as a UK 7" single on Island Records

A withdrawn Beatles cover, a cult B‑side, and Sparks at their most slyly subversive. (March 1976)

Released in the UK on January 10, 1975, Sparks’ “Something For The Girl With Everything,” backed with “Marry Me,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on Island Records (WIP 6221). Written by Ron Mael and produced by Muff Winwood, the track delivered Sparks’ trademark blend of hyperactive glam‑pop, theatrical vocals, and razor‑sharp wit. Its frenetic tempo, staccato keyboard lines, and Russell Mael’s operatic delivery made it one of the standout singles from the *Propaganda* era