🔘 Look What You’ve Been Missing – Single: Feb. 1977

🔘 – OVERVIEW

Released on February 11, 1977, “Look What You’ve Been Missing” marked The Glitter Band’s return to their original name after a period recording as The G Band. Having moved to CBS Records and later Epic, the group attempted to re‑establish themselves during a period when glam rock’s commercial power was fading. Co‑written by John Rossall and Gerry Shephard, the single carried the hallmarks of their classic sound but ultimately failed to chart.

🔘 – TRACK LIST

A: Look What You’ve Been Missing

B: It’s Alright

🔘 – VARIANTS

AU · 1978 · 7" Single · CBS BA 222290 · Regional issue

UK · 1977 · 7" Promo · CBS S CBS 4974 · Promotional copy

UK · 1977 · 7" Promo · CBS S CBS 4974 · Alternate promo

UK · 1977 · 7" Single · CBS S CBS 4974 · Standard issue

YU · 1977 · 7" Single · Suzy / CBS S CBS 4974 · Co‑branded Suzy pressing

🔘 – CONTEXT & NOTES

• After distancing themselves from Gary Glitter, the band briefly operated as The G Band before reverting to The Glitter Band for this release.

• The single represents a late‑era attempt to regain chart presence during a transitional moment for glam rock.

• Despite multiple international variants, the single did not chart in the UK.

• This release is one of the final notable entries in their classic‑period discography.

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Original UK music sheet of Look What You’ve Been Missing (S CBS 4974).

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🔘 – CLOSING NOTES

A transitional single from a band navigating shifting identities and a changing musical landscape. “Look What You’ve Been Missing” captures the Glitter Band’s determination to evolve even as the glam era waned.

🔘 – SOURCES & COPYRIGHT

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