đ° Hot Shot Barry Blue - Advert : Sep. 1974
- Barry Blue

- Sep 28, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Barry Blueâs new single âHot Shotâ and his first album.
Barry Blue Hot Shot â New Single Available Now on Bell 1379. Sensational first album âBarry Blueâ Bells 238.
Melody Maker
Date: September 28, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đ° Key Highlights
⢠Dramatic full-length photograph of Barry Blue in a flamboyant stage costume with sequins, cape, and playing-card motifs
⢠Bold headline âBARRY BLUE HOT SHOTâ
⢠Announcement of the new single on Bell 1379
⢠Promotion of his debut album *Barry Blue* on Bells 238
⢠Bell Records contact details at the bottom
đ° Overview
Published on September 28, 1974, this advert in Melody Maker launched Barry Blueâs new single âHot Shotâ while also promoting his first full album, showcasing his theatrical glam-pop style.
đ° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: September 28, 1974
Format: Full-page single and album advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Melody Maker advert from Bell Records.
đ° The Story
The advert presented Barry Blue as a rising glam-pop star with a âsensationalâ debut album and a hot new single, using a striking performance image to capture his energetic, showman-like persona.

đ° Visual Archive
Powerful black-and-white studio shot of Barry Blue in a sequinned military-style jacket with cape and playing-card decorations, striking a confident pose with direct gaze.
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đ° Closing Notes
This September 1974 Melody Maker advert captures Barry Blue at the height of his early glam-pop success â flashy, theatrical, and ready to deliver another hit with âHot Shotâ and his debut album.
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