SLADE (October 20, 1972) – "The Whole World's Going Crazy" b/w "Bonnie Charlie" Format: Flexi Disc: UK

Oct 19, 1972

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"The Whole World's Going Crazy" was issued in the United Kingdom on October 20, 1972 as a promotional flexi disc distributed with the debut issue of Music Scene magazine. Released through Sound For Industry under catalogue number SFI 122, the recording provided readers with an exclusive Slade track at a time when the group was rapidly becoming one of Britain's leading glam rock acts.

Unlike a standard commercial single, this flexi disc was produced as a magazine giveaway. According to information contained within Music Scene, the publication was released on the third Friday of each month, placing the first issue and its accompanying flexi disc on October 20, 1972.

The release paired Slade's "The Whole World's Going Crazy" with "Bonnie Charlie" by Mike Hugg on the reverse side.

RECORDING

"The Whole World's Going Crazy" was written by Holder.

"Bonnie Charlie" was written by Mike Hugg.

"The Whole World's Going Crazy" was produced by Chas Chandler.

"Bonnie Charlie" was produced by David Heath-Hadfield.

STYLE & THEMES

"The Whole World's Going Crazy" reflects Slade's early glam rock period, combining the energetic style and direct songwriting approach that helped establish the group's growing popularity during the early 1970s.

Issued as part of a promotional flexi disc rather than a standard retail release, the recording offered fans a unique addition to the band's catalogue during a formative period in their career.

TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES

• The Whole World's Going Crazy — Written by Holder and produced by Chas Chandler. Issued as the Slade contribution to the flexi disc.

• Bonnie Charlie — Written by Mike Hugg and produced by David Heath-Hadfield. Featured on the reverse side of the release.

RELEASE HISTORY

The flexi disc was released in the United Kingdom on October 20, 1972 through Sound For Industry under catalogue number SFI 122.

The record was given away free with the first issue of Music Scene magazine rather than being distributed as a standard commercial single.

The publication stated that Music Scene was issued on the third Friday of each month, establishing October 20, 1972 as the release date for the debut issue and accompanying flexi disc.#

PERSONNEL

Slade — performers

Holder — songwriter

Mike Hugg — songwriter, performer

Chas Chandler — producer

David Heath-Hadfield — producer

PRODUCTION

Produced by Chas Chandler and David Heath-Hadfield

Label: Sound For Industry

NOTES

The release was distributed free with the debut issue of Music Scene magazine.

Catalogue number: SFI 122.

The record was issued as a flexi disc rather than a conventional vinyl single.

According to information printed within the magazine, Music Scene was published on the third Friday of each month, placing the first issue on October 20, 1972.

"The Whole World's Going Crazy" was written by Holder and produced by Chas Chandler.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
Slade / Mike Hugg	The Whole World's Going Crazy / Bonnie Charlie	Sound For Industry	UK	SFI 122	October 20, 1972	Flexi Disc

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
Flexi Disc	SFI 122	A. Slade – The Whole World's Going Crazy B. Mike Hugg – Bonnie Charlie

SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.

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