đź“° No.1 British Group Slade - Advert : Jan. 1973
- Slade
- Jan 27, 1973
- 2 min read
A full-page Polydor Records thank-you advertisement from Slade celebrating their status as No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band.
Many thanks to all our fans for making us No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band — from Jim, Don, Dave and Nod.
New Musical Express
Date: January 27, 1973
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Slade officially crowned No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band
• Personal thank-you message signed by Jim (Lea), Don (Powell), Dave (Hill) and Nod (Noddy Holder)
• Striking black-and-white group photograph of the band in full glam regalia
• Polydor Records and Barn Productions Ltd branding
• Warm, direct fan appreciation during the peak of their chart and live dominance
đź“° Overview
Published on January 27, 1973, this advert in the New Musical Express was a heartfelt thank-you from Slade to their fans for voting them and supporting them as the top British rock act and live band of the moment.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: January 27, 1973
Format: Full-page artist thank-you advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1973 NME advert from Polydor / Barn Productions.
đź“° The Story
Slade used the full page to personally thank their fans for the massive support that had made them the No.1 British group and the No.1 live band, reflecting their enormous popularity in early 1973.
đź“° Visual Archive
Powerful black-and-white group shot of Slade (Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell) in characteristic glam outfits, with bold text and personal signatures below.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1973 NME advert is a classic slice of early glam gratitude — Slade, at the absolute peak of their powers, taking a full page to say thank you to the fans who helped make them Britain’s top group and top live band.
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