📰 Block Buster The Sweet - Advert : Jan. 1973

Slade
Jan 13, 1973
2 min read

A full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting The Sweet’s new single “Block Buster!”.

The Sweet — “Block Buster!” Dynamic new single on RCA.

Melody Maker

Date: January 13, 1973

Length: 3 min read

📰 Key Highlights

• New single “Block Buster!” by The Sweet

• Large, striking group photograph of the band in full glam regalia

• Bold headline “THE SWEET BLOCKBUSTER” dominating the top of the page

• RCA Records and Tapes branding at the bottom

• Classic early-1973 glam visual with leather, studs and dramatic poses

📰 Overview

Published on January 13, 1973, this advert in Melody Maker pushed The Sweet’s theatrical new single “Block Buster!”, capturing the band at the height of their chart-stomping glam phase.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: Melody Maker

Date: January 13, 1973

Format: Full-page record company advertisement

Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Melody Maker advert from RCA Records.

📰 The Story

The advert uses a powerful group shot and oversized lettering to announce “Block Buster!”, positioning it as the band’s latest high-energy, siren-filled glam anthem ready to dominate the charts.

📰 Visual Archive

Black-and-white studio/group photograph of The Sweet (including members in leather, studs, and characteristic glam hairstyles), framed by massive “THE SWEET BLOCKBUSTER” text.

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📰 Closing Notes

This January 1973 Melody Maker advert is pure early glam power — The Sweet delivering another stomping, theatrical hit with “Block Buster!” as they continued their run as one of Britain’s biggest singles bands.

#TheSweet #BlockBuster #BrianConnolly #AndyScott #MickTucker #StevePriest #1973 #GlamRock

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