New Musical Express (June 10, 1972) – News Page: Bolan Oldies, Faces.

NME’s June 10, 1972 news page covers Jethro Tull’s upcoming double LP Living In The Past, new Marc Bolan / T. Rex oldies, Faces receiving gold discs in London, Richie Havens directing his own film, Family’s West Country gigs, and a major new Christie album campaign.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date:

June 10, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: News Page (Page 4)

THE STORY

The page leads with Jethro Tull’s new double album Living In The Past, due June 16 on Chrysalis, featuring eight previously unreleased 1968–69 tracks plus three new studio recordings and a live set from New York’s Carnegie Hall. It also highlights “More Bolan oldies” in the current release schedule. Elsewhere, Faces are pictured receiving gold discs at London’s Gilroy Hotel for A Nod Is As Good As A Wink… and First Step. Richie Havens has completed his first self-directed and self-produced film We Should Always Part Much Wider, due for August release. Family are preparing a short West Country tour, while Christie promote their new Paramount album with a striking “LARGER THAN YOU’VE EVER BEEN” campaign. A large Hohner harmonica advert for John Mayall’s Back To The Roots also appears.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 This typical early-1970s NME news page captures the busy mid-1972 UK music scene: progressive and glam acts (Tull, Bolan/T. Rex), established rock bands (Faces), singer-songwriters crossing into film (Richie Havens), and strong album campaigns (Christie). The page reflects NME’s fast-moving weekly mix of release news, tour announcements, and gold disc celebrations during a vibrant period for British rock.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Weekly music news round-up Era: 1972 UK Rock / Glam / Progressive Tone: Straight news / Industry updates Photography: Multiple black-and-white photos including Jethro Tull, Faces receiving gold discs, and a large Christie album advert

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Prominent headline about Jethro Tull’s double LP Living In The Past and “More Bolan oldies”

• Photo spread of Faces being awarded gold discs at the Gilroy Hotel

• News item on Richie Havens directing and starring in his own film

• Family West Country tour announcement

• Eye-catching full-page-style Christie album advertisement (“LARGER THAN YOU’VE EVER BEEN”)

• John Mayall / Hohner harmonica advert at bottom left

RELATED MATERIAL

 This NME page from the same date as the previous Record Mirror Sweet feature gives a broader snapshot of the June 1972 UK music press landscape.

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