A concise Record Mirror update revealing the title and release plans for Wizzard’s first LP, alongside a packed run of university and theatre dates across the UK.

This January 1, 1973 feature profiles Roy Wood as one of the most ambitious and creative forces in British music, highlighting his new band Wizzard, upcoming solo album, and busy 1973 schedule following his work with The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Music Scene Date: January 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile Title: Music Scene’s Wizzard of Wood THE STORY The article presents Roy Wood as “The Sound Of ’73”, praising hi

Wizzard released “Ball Park Incident” as a single in the United Kingdom on November 3, 1972, backed with “The Carlsberg Special (Piano's Demolished Phone 021 373 4472)”. It was issued in multiple 7" variants, including solid centre, four-prong centre, and promotional copies. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Wizzard Label: Harvest Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: November 3, 1972 A-Side: “Ball Park Incident” Written by: Roy Wood Produced by: Roy Wood B-

A minimalist, modernist Creem layout dominated by a circular photograph of Roy Wood: wild hair, geometric face paint, and a theatrical stare. The title — “Thoughts on The Move and Roy Wood in Particular” — curves around the image, giving the page a poster‑like visual punch. The upper half is almost entirely image; the lower half flows into a single column of text, clean serif type, and Creem’s trademark blend of wit and critique.