Roxy Music (June 13, 1973) – “Do The Strand” / “Editions of You” 7" Single US

Roxy Music’s stylish and energetic single “Do The Strand” from the album For Your Pleasure, released on June 13, 1973 in the United States on Warner Bros. Records.

Artist: Roxy Music

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Date: June 13, 1973

Catalogue: WB 7719

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United States

A-Side: “Do The Strand” (3:19)

B-Side: “Editions of You” (3:40)

Written by: Bryan Ferry

Produced by: Chris Thomas and Roxy Music

TRACK LIST USA 7" Single (WB 7719)

A. Do The Strand

B. Editions of You

International Variants:

• Austria – Island (1973)

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• France – Island (1973)

• Germany – Island (1973)

• Japan – Island (1973)

• Netherlands – Island (1973)

• Spain – Island (1973)

• USA – Warner Bros. (1973)

• Australia – Polydor (1978)

• Belgium – Polydor (1978)

• Germany – Polydor (1978)

• UK – Polydor (1978)

Cover of Roxy Music’s French single "Do the Strand" featuring dynamic band imagery and bold typography, released by Island with catalogue number 6138 031.

Cover art for Roxy Music's "Do the Strand," a Belgian release under the Polydor label, featuring a dance step pattern design in striking red on a black background.

PERSONNEL 

Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards

Brian Eno – synthesizer, tapes A

ndy Mackay – oboe, saxophone

Phil Manzanera – guitar

John Porter – bass

Paul Thompson – drums

THE STORY 

Released on June 13, 1973, “Do The Strand” is the lead single from Roxy Music’s second album For Your Pleasure. Written by Bryan Ferry, the song is a high-energy glam rock track inspired by 1920s dance crazes, urging listeners to perform “The Strand” — a fictional, indefinable dance full of energy and excitement. It became a fan favourite and a staple of the band’s live performances.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This US Warner Bros. pressing features the distinctive “Burbank” palm-tree label design. Although not released as a single in the UK until 1978, it remains one of Roxy Music’s most popular early tracks, showcasing their sophisticated art-glam sound during a pivotal year for the band.

RELATED MATERIAL

 Roxy Music – For Your Pleasure (1973 Album)

Roxy Music – “Street Life” (1973)

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SOURCES 

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