National Album Day 2026 will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026, continuing its annual celebration of the album as a creative art form. Established in 2018, the event encourages music fans to listen to complete albums, discover new music, and appreciate the album format as a storytelling medium for artists. For the 2026 campaign, the chosen theme is ‘Icons’, highlighting records and artists that have left a lasting impact on music and popular culture. ABOUT NATIONAL ALBUM

A bold, live cover of the Irving Berlin classic, “Cheek To Cheek” showcased The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s unique blend of theatrical rock, humour and raw energy. Taken from the album The Penthouse Tapes, this single highlighted Alex Harvey’s charismatic delivery and the band’s powerful live presence. Artist: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Label: Vertigo Date: June 24, 1977 Catalogue: 6059 173 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Cheek To Cheek” Written by: Irvi

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band released “Boston Tea Party” backed with “Sultan’s Choice” on May 28, 1976. The single became a hit, peaking at No. 13 in the UK and spending 10 weeks on the chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Label: Mountain Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom (also released internationally) Released: May 28, 1976 Genre: Rock, Glam Rock A-Side: “Boston Tea Party” Written by: Alex Harvey, Hugh McKenna Produced by

Creem Magazine in-depth interview with Alex Harvey, the charismatic and hard-living frontman of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, exploring his raw, street-smart approach to rock 'n' roll, his working-class roots, and his uncompromising attitude toward music and life during the height of the band's cult success in the mid-1970s. WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS THE STORY Publication: Creem Magazine Date: July 1, 1975 Country: United States Section: Feature Interview Multi-panel layout