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Alvin Stardust (June 24, 1974 Release) – “Red Dress” 7" Single AUS

Jun 24, 1974
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A slick, upbeat glam-pop single from Alvin Stardust, “Red Dress” continued his string of catchy, leather-clad rockers in the mid-1970s. Produced by Peter Shelley, the track showcased Stardust’s charismatic delivery and commercial appeal.


RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Alvin Stardust

Label: EMI

Date: June 24, 1974

Catalogue: EMI-10517

Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia

A-Side: “Red Dress”

Written by: P. Shelley

Produced by: Peter Shelley B-Side: “Little Darlin'”

Written by: P. Shelley

Produced by: Peter Shelley


TRACK LIST

Australian 7" Commercial Single (EMI-10517)

A. Red Dress

B. Little Darlin'

PERSONNEL

  • Alvin Stardust — vocals

  • Peter Shelley — producer

THE STORY

Released on June 24, 1974 on EMI Records (EMI-10517) in Australia, “Red Dress” / “Little Darlin'” was a solid glam-pop offering from Alvin Stardust. Both sides were written and produced by

Peter Shelley, maintaining the artist’s

signature energetic and theatrical style.


INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS France

  • Red Dress — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Columbia — France · 1974

Germany

  • Red Dress — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Ariola — Germany · 1974

New Zealand

  • Red Dress — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Parlophone — New Zealand · 1974

Philippines

  • Red Dress — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Parlophone — Philippines · 1974

UK

  • Red Dress — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Magnet — UK · 1974

Yugoslavia

  • Red Dress — 7", 45 RPM, Single — Magnet — Yugoslavia · 1974


CONTEXT & NOTES 

This Australian pressing is part of Stardust’s continued international presence following his earlier UK hits. The single reflects the glam rock sound that defined much of his 1970s output.

RELATED MATERIAL 

Alvin Stardust (1974) Rock With Alvin (Album)

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia

All single artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.




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