🔘 Dyna‑mite – Single: Oct. 1973

A stomping, high‑energy glam‑rock explosion, “Dyna‑mite” became Mud’s breakthrough hit — a swaggering Chinnichap creation packed with hooks, attitude, and irresistible dance‑floor power.

Released on October 5, 1973, the single arrived as Mud’s first major hit under the Chinn & Chapman songwriting/production partnership. Issued by RAK Records under catalogue number RAK 159, the track delivered the duo’s trademark glam‑pop formula: pounding rhythm, sharp guitar lines, and a massive sing‑along chorus. Backed with “Do It All Over Again,” the release marked the beginning of Mud’s run of mid‑’70s chart dominance. Entering the UK Singles Chart in mid‑October, it surged into the Top 5 and established Mud as one of the most reliable hitmakers of the glam era.

Label: RAK Records

Catalogue Number: RAK 159

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre)

Released: October 5, 1973 (UK)

🔘 Track List

UK 7" Single — RAK Records – RAK 159 — 1973

A. Dyna‑mite

B. Do It All Over Again

Written by: Nicky Chinn, Mike Chapman

Produced by: Mike Chapman

Recorded: 1973

🔘 Key Highlights

• Released October 5, 1973

• Mud’s breakthrough UK hit

• B-side: Non‑album track

• Chart debut: October 1973

• Performed on: *Top of the Pops* and UK pop‑TV rotation

• Recorded at: 1973 RAK sessions

🔘 The Story

Before “Tiger Feet” and their later run of No. 1 hits, Mud’s ascent truly began with “Dyna‑mite.” Written and produced by Chinn & Chapman, the track delivered everything that defined early‑’70s glam: stomping beats, bold riffs, and a chorus built for maximum impact.

Les Gray’s charismatic vocal delivery, combined with the band’s tight performance and Chapman’s polished production, made the single an instant standout. The B‑side, “Do It All Over Again,” offered a more relaxed, melodic contrast, showcasing Mud’s versatility beyond their glam‑stomp persona.

Commercially, “Dyna‑mite” was a major breakthrough. Entering the UK charts in mid‑October, it climbed into the Top 5 and set the stage for the band’s massive success throughout 1974.

🔘 Variants (UK)

• 7", 45 RPM, Single — RAK – RAK 159 — UK — 1973

• 7", 45 RPM, Demo — RAK – RAK 159 — UK — 1973

• Issued in standard RAK company sleeve

🔘 Chart Performance

UK — Official Singles Chart

36 — October 13, 1973

20 — October 20, 1973

10 — October 27, 1973

8 — November 3, 1973

4 — November 10, 1973

5 — November 17, 1973

11 — November 24, 1973

22 — December 1, 1973

36 — December 8, 1973

Total Weeks: 9

🔘 Context & Notes

• A-side: Mud’s breakthrough glam‑rock hit

• B-side: Non‑album track

• Production: Mike Chapman

• Sleeve notes: Standard RAK company sleeve

• Historical placement: First major hit in Mud’s chart‑dominant run

• Reissues / compilation appearances: Featured on numerous Mud anthologies

🔘 Related Material

• “Tiger Feet” (1974)

• “The Cat Crept In” (1974)

• “Rocket” (1974)

• *Mud Rock* (1974)

🔘 Discography

Crazy — 1973

Dyna‑mite — 1973

Tiger Feet — 1974

The Cat Crept In — 1974

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

✦ 1973 — Recorded during RAK sessions

✦ Oct 5, 1973 — UK single released

✦ Oct 13, 1973 — Enters UK Singles Chart

✦ Nov 10, 1973 — Peaks at No. 4

✦ Dec 8, 1973 — Completes 9‑week chart run

🔘 Glam Flashback

A stomping glam‑rock firecracker — bold, catchy, and the single that launched Mud into the big league.

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🔘 Sources

Primary reference sources: RAK Records, Discogs, Official Charts Company, contemporary music‑press documentation, archival references.

🔘 Copyright Notice

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Overseas Releases:

Country: Belgium

Catalogue: 4C 006-94871

Available in Red, Yellow, and Purple Vinyl

Country: Denmark

Catalogue: RAK 159

Country: France

Catalogue: 2C 008-94.871

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 1C 006-94 871

Country: New Zealand

Catalogue: RAK 159

Country: Rhodesia

Catalogue: RAK 1001J

Rhodesia chart entry 26 January 1974 with a #2 peak; South Africa chart entry 08 February 1974 with a #5 peak

Country: Sweden

Catalogue: RAK 159

Label: Grafonola

Country: Turkey

Catalogue: GTS-10043

Country: South Africa

Catalogue: RAK 1001J

Country: Sweden

Catalogue: RAK 159

Label: Columbia

Country: Yugoslavia

Catalogue: SRAK-88708 / YRAK 159

Country: Australia

Catalogue: RAK-10380

Date: Jan 17 1974

Label: Columbia

Country: Netherlands

Catalogue: 5C 006-94871

Date: Jan 1974