🔘 Teenage Lament ’74 – Single : 1974

Alice Cooper Group’s “Teenage Lament ’74”, backed with “Hard Hearted Alice,” was issued as a 7‑inch vinyl single in the UK by Warner Bros. Records in 1974, with the catalog number you’re about to supply. Both tracks come from the band’s final album as a group, Muscle of Love (1973), marking the closing chapter of the original lineup’s run.

The single paired two contrasting moods from the album:

“Teenage Lament ’74” — a soaring, emotional glam‑rock anthem with one of the group’s most melodic, heartfelt choruses

“Hard Hearted Alice” — a darker, introspective slow‑burner that showcased the band’s dramatic range

A standout release from the group’s final era, the single captured both their emotional depth and their theatrical edge.Alice Cooper Group’s "Teenage Lament '74" backed with "Hard Hearted Alice", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number K 16345) on January 4, 1974 it was featured on the Muscle of Love album. Written by Alice Cooper and Neal Smith, and produced by Jack Douglas and Jack Richardson, it featured backing vocals by Liza Minnelli, Ronnie Spector, and the Pointer Sisters.

Japanese single cover for "Teenage Lament '74" by Alice Cooper, featuring a Medusa-like illustration with vibrant, snake-like hair and bold typography.

The single reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 16 in Ireland, No. 43 on Germany’s Media Control Chart, No. 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and No. 89 on Australia’s ARIA Chart. A Record World review praised its “clever lyrics” and Cooper’s standout vocals. The promotional video, filmed at the Academy of Music in New York on December 1, 1973, depicted the band in a humorous prison-break scenario, performing the song before being recaptured by police (played by the band in costume). The vintage Yugoslavian sleeve featured a dynamic live performance shot with distinctive typography.

Tracklist (7” Vinyl):

A1. Teenage Lament ’74 – 3:54

B1. Hard Hearted Alice – 4:05 Note: The tracklist reflects the standard UK 7” vinyl release.

Alice Cooper's vibrant German sleeve for "Teenage Lament '74" and "Working Up a Sweat" from the album "Muscle of Love," featuring sailors in a playful, retro scene.

Vintage Dutch single cover featuring Alice Cooper performing, promoting "Teenage Lament '74" and "Working Up a Sweat."

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