Alice Cooper (June 16, 1975) “Only Women” / “Devils Food” – Single 7" Australia

In the summer of 1975, Alice Cooper released “Only Women” as a heartfelt ballad single from his acclaimed first solo album Welcome To My Nightmare. This emotional, slower-tempo track stood out from his usual hard rock sound and became one of the most memorable and commercially successful songs from the album.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Alice Cooper

Label: Anchor

Date: June 16, 1975

Catalogue: ANC-10821

Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia

Genre: Hard Rock

Style: Rock Ballad, Glam Rock

A-Side: “Only Women”

Written by: Alice Cooper, Dick Wagner Produced by: Bob Ezrin

B-Side: “Devils Food”

Written by: Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin, Kelly Jay

Produced by: Bob Ezrin

TRACK LIST

Australia 7" Commercial Single (ANC-10821)

A. Only Women

B. Devils Food

THE STORY

“Only Women” / “Devils Food” was released on June 16, 1975 in Australia on the Anchor label (ANC-10821) as part of the promotion for Alice Cooper’s landmark solo album Welcome To My Nightmare. Produced by Bob Ezrin, the A-side “Only Women” is a tender ballad that contrasts with the album’s heavier tracks, highlighting Cooper’s versatility as a solo artist.

CONTEXT & NOTES

“Only Women” is a heartfelt rock ballad with strong emotional delivery and orchestration, making it a standout softer moment on the horror-themed concept album.

The B-side “Devils Food” returns to the album’s darker, theatrical rock style. The Australian pressing features distinctive purple EMI company sleeves.

International Issues UK

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — UK · 1975

Argentina

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — Argentina · 1975

France

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — France · 1975

Germany

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — Germany · 1975

Mexico

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — Mexico · 1975

New Zealand

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — New Zealand · 1975

Philippines

• Only Women — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Anchor — Philippines · 1975

RELATED MATERIAL

Alice Cooper (1975) Welcome To My Nightmare

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