📰 Slade Say Thanks - Article : Sep. 1972

A celebratory Record Mirror news page featuring Slade receiving silver discs for massive sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome”, alongside updates on Yes and Argent’s American touring success.

Slade show gratitude to the Polydor “phone out” girls with silver discs and thanks for their chart-topping success.

Record Mirror

Date: September 2, 1972

Length: 4 min read

📰 Key Highlights

• Slade present silver discs to Polydor staff for 250,000 sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome”

• Dave Hill praised for keeping the band stylish and on trend

• Yes return to Britain after sell-out US dates and prepare for more American tours

• Argent extend their US stay due to strong demand following recent gigs

• Classic 1972 glam and prog rock success stories side-by-side

📰 Overview

Published on September 2, 1972, this Record Mirror page highlights the commercial triumphs of major British acts, with Slade leading the glam charge and Yes and Argent making waves in America.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: Record Mirror

Date: September 2, 1972

Format: News round-up / Photo feature

Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Record Mirror page.

📰 The Story

Slade visit Polydor to personally thank the staff who helped push their single to massive sales, presenting silver discs in appreciation. Meanwhile, Yes return from a successful US tour with new drummer Alan White and plan further dates, while Argent extend their American stay due to strong audience demand.

📰 Visual Archive

Large group photo of Slade members (including Dave Hill in his signature flamboyant hat) proudly holding silver discs and framed awards, with additional news columns and headlines surrounding the image.

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📰 Closing Notes

This September 1972 Record Mirror page perfectly captures the unstoppable momentum of British rock in 1972 — Slade riding high on glam success, while Yes and Argent conquer America, showing the global reach of the era’s biggest acts.

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