đź“° Framed Alex Harvey Band - Advert : Dec. 1972
- SAHB
- Dec 2, 1972
- 2 min read
A full-page Vertigo Records advertisement for The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album Framed.
Framed — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. “…the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big” – Melody Maker.
Record Mirror
Date: December 9, 1972
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Debut album *Framed* on Vertigo (catalogue 6360 081)
• Powerful live-action photograph of the band on stage
• Bold headline “FRAMED” and “The Sensational Alex Harvey Band”
• Quote from Melody Maker: “…the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big”
• December 1972 tour dates listed, including The Marquee Club, London, and various universities and venues
• Appearance on *Old Grey Whistle Test* on December 5
đź“° Overview
Published on December 9, 1972, this advert in Record Mirror launched The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album *Framed* while promoting their live dates and TV appearance.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: December 9, 1972
Format: Full-page album and tour advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Record Mirror advert from Vertigo Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert presents the band’s theatrical rock style through a dynamic stage photo and announces the release of *Framed*, positioning Alex Harvey as a major new force in British rock with an upcoming busy December schedule.
đź“° Visual Archive
High-contrast black-and-white live shot of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band in full performance mode, with bold “FRAMED” lettering and a tilted box highlighting “The Sensational Alex Harvey Band”.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This December 1972 Record Mirror advert captures the explosive arrival of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band — theatrical, raw, and already tipped for big things with their debut album *Framed*.
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