Alvin Stardust: Angel From Hamburger Heaven Single (1975)

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Alvin Stardust’s “Angel From Hamburger Heaven” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 21, 1975, on Magnet (catalogue: MAG 51). Backed with “Be Smart Be Safe (The Green Cross Code Song),” this novelty glam-pop tale and road safety anthem (produced by Roger Greenaway), were issued in solid and push-out centre commercial, plus large A promo. No UK chart entry. Issued in paper labels, solid or push-out centre, promo with “21-11-75” and album note, it’s a quirky ‘75 glam reissue pair.

Single Overview

A-Side: “Angel From Hamburger Heaven” (2:57)

Written-By – B. Mason, R. Greenaway. Arranged By – John Fiddy. Producer – Roger Greenaway.

B-Side: “Be Smart Be Safe (The Green Cross Code Song)” (2:59)

Written-By, Arranged By – Alvin Stardust. Producer – Roger Greenaway.

Label: Magnet (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

From the album Rock with Alvin (MAG 5007).

UK Formats

Vinyl, 7" Single

Paper Labels, Solid Centre (MAG 51)

Commercial.

Vinyl, 7" Single

Paper Labels, Push Out Centre (MAG 51)

Commercial.

Vinyl, 7" Single, Promo

Paper Labels, Solid Centre (MAG 51)

Large A, “21-11-75 taken from the album Rock with Alvin MAG 5007” printed.

Country Variations

The single was released in:

UK (Magnet MAG 51)

Released November 21, 1975. 7-inch (commercial solid/push-out, promo).

South Africa (Gallo PD.1200)

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single. Released January 26, 1976.

Production and Context

Produced by Roger Greenaway. A-side co-written by Barry Mason & Greenaway. B-side sequel to earlier Green Cross Code single. From *Rock with Alvin* LP. Novelty glam with public service twist.

Chart Performance

No UK chart entry.

Legacy and Collectibility

“Angel From Hamburger Heaven” is kitsch glam fun, “Be Smart Be Safe” safety pop gold. Original UK solid centre vinyls fetch £4–£10 on eBay/Discogs, push-out (£6–£14), promos (£20–£40). Verify large A and album text.

Streams via Rock with Alvin and appears compilations. This double-dose of glam safety is a must-have for Alvin fans and ‘75 novelty collectors.

Have you met the Angel from Hamburger Heaven? Does the Green Cross Code still save lives in your playlist? Share in the comments!

Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube.

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