🔘 The Bangin’ Man – Single: Jun. 1974

Released in the UK on June 28, 1974, Slade’s “The Bangin’ Man,” backed with “She Did It to Me,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on Polydor Records (2058 500). Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, the track was a standalone non‑album single issued between *Old New Borrowed and Blue* and *Slade in Flame*. A high‑energy glam‑rock and power‑pop anthem driven by raucous guitars, thundering bass, and Holder’s unmistakable vocals, it entered the UK Singles Chart in early July, peaking at No. 3 and remaining on the chart for seven weeks. Certified UK Silver by the BPI for sales over 250,000 copies, the single stands as one of Slade’s major mid‑’70s hits. The B-side, “She Did It to Me,” also written by Holder and Lea, was exclusive to the single until its later appearance on the 2007 *B-Sides* compilation.

Label: Polydor Records

Catalogue Number: 2058 500

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre / Push‑Out Centre; Promo & Commercial)

Released: June 28, 1974 (UK)

🔘 Track List

UK 7" Single — Polydor Records – 2058 500 — 1974

A. The Bangin’ Man

Written by: Noddy Holder, Jim Lea

Produced by: Chas Chandler

B. She Did It to Me

Written by: Noddy Holder, Jim Lea

Produced by: Chas Chandler

Recorded at: Portland Studios, 1974

Published by: Barn Publishing Ltd.

🔘 Key Highlights

• Released June 28, 1974

• A-side: High‑energy glam‑rock/power‑pop single

• B-side: Exclusive non‑album track (later on 2007 *B-Sides*)

• UK peak: No. 3

• Chart run: 7 weeks

• Certified UK Silver (250,000+ sales)

• Issued in solid centre, push‑out centre, and promo variants

🔘 The Story

By mid‑1974, Slade were at the height of their commercial powers, and “The Bangin’ Man” captured the band’s trademark blend of swagger, melody, and raw glam‑rock energy. Written by Holder and Lea, the track delivered stomping rhythms, driving guitar lines, and a powerhouse vocal performance that cemented Slade’s reputation as one of Britain’s most reliable hit‑makers.

The B-side, “She Did It to Me,” offered a more soulful, groove‑driven contrast, showcasing the band’s versatility and their ability to craft strong material beyond their chart‑aimed singles. Its exclusivity made the single particularly appealing to collectors until its eventual reissue decades later.

Commercially, “The Bangin’ Man” was another major success for the Wolverhampton quartet. Peaking at No. 3 and spending seven weeks on the UK chart, it continued their run of high‑performing singles and earned a Silver certification for sales exceeding 250,000 copies. Its strong European performance further reinforced Slade’s status as one of the continent’s leading glam‑rock acts.

Today, the single stands as a quintessential slice of Slade’s mid‑’70s output — loud, confident, melodic, and unmistakably theirs.

🔘 Variants (UK)

• 7", 45 RPM, Single, Solid Centre — Polydor – 2058 500 — UK — 1974

• 7", 45 RPM, Single, Push‑Out Centre — Polydor – 2058 500 — UK — 1974

• 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo — Polydor – 2058 500 — UK — 1974

🔘 Chart Performance

UK — Official Singles Chart

3 — Peak Position

Chart Run: 7 Weeks Total

Certification: UK Silver (BPI)

🔘 Context & Notes

• A-side: Non‑album single between major LP releases

• B-side: Exclusive track until 2007 reissue

• Production: Chas Chandler

• Sleeve: Standard Polydor company sleeve (UK)

• Historical placement: One of Slade’s major 1974 hits

🔘 Related Material

• “Everyday” (1974)

• Old New Borrowed and Blue (Album, 1974)

• “Far Far Away” (1974)

• Slade in Flame (Album, 1974)

🔘 Discography

Everyday — 1974

The Bangin’ Man — 1974

Far Far Away — 1974

How Does It Feel — 1975

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

✦ 1974 — Recorded during Portland Studios sessions

✦ Jun 28, 1974 — UK single released

✦ Jul 1974 — Peaks at No. 3, charts for 7 weeks

✦ Late 1974 — Certified UK Silver

🔘 Glam Flashback

A stomping, high‑voltage blast of Slade at full power — melodic, muscular, and built for the top of the charts.

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#ReleaseChronicle #Slade #TheBanginMan #1974 #Polydor #GlamRock

🔘 Sources

Primary reference sources:

Wikipedia • Discogs • 45cat • BBC / Official Charts Company

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