Mott the Hoople (August 11, 1973) – “Mott” Album Advertisement – Melody Maker

Aug 11, 1973

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The 11 August 1973 issue of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for Mott the Hoople’s new album Mott.

Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 11, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

The advert features a large white silhouette of a classical-style head against a black background, with the band name “MOTT THE HOOPLE” at the top and “the new album MOTT” below.

A track listing is given on the right: Honaloochie Boogie, Whizz Kid, All The Way From Memphis, Hymn For The Dudes, Violence, Drivin’ Sister, Ballad of Mott The Hoople, I’m A Cadillac / El Camino Dolo Roso, and I Wish I Was Your Mother. Short press quotes appear on the left praising the album, and the CBS catalogue number CBS 69038 is shown along with the CBS logo.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement promotes the release of the album Mott.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album advertisement Era: 1973 Tone: Stylish, promotional Photography: Graphic silhouette illustration of a classical head

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large silhouette artwork
Title “the new album MOTT”
Full track listing
Press quotes and CBS catalogue number

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