Slade (September 28, 1973) – Sladest Album Release UK

Sep 28, 1973

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Sladest is a compilation album by Slade, released on 28 September 1973 by Polydor Records (2442 119). Produced by Chas Chandler, it was Slade’s first greatest‑hits collection, consolidating their chart‑topping singles from 1971–1973 and select album tracks. Released alongside the single “My Friend Stan” (2058 407), Sladest reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, confirming Slade’s peak popularity during the glam rock era.

In America, Sladest was released by Reprise with a significantly different track listing, reaching No. 129 on the Billboard 200. The UK LP was issued in the Polydor Deluxe series with a gatefold sleeve.

BACKGROUND

In 1973, Slade were one of Britain’s most successful bands, achieving two No. 1 singles — “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” — both entering the charts at No. 1, a rare feat not achieved since The Beatles’ “Get Back” in 1969.

Following Don Powell’s near‑fatal car crash in July 1973, the band’s future was uncertain. While recording Old New Borrowed and Blue, Slade released Sladest to maintain momentum.

It topped the UK charts, earned UK Silver in its first week, UK Gold in November 1973, and remained on the charts for 24 weeks. It returned to No. 1 in January 1974 following the success of “Merry Xmas Everybody”.

Side one

• Cum On Feel The Noize — Lea, Holder — 4:29

• Look Wot You Dun — Lea, Holder, Powell — 2:57

• Gudbuy T’ Jane — Lea, Holder — 3:31

• One Way Hotel — Lea, Holder, Powell — 2:39

• Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me — Lea, Holder — 4:35

• Pouk Hill — Lea, Holder, Powell — 2:24

• The Shape Of Things To Come — Mann, Weill — 2:17

Side two

• Take Me Bak ’Ome — Lea, Holder — 3:13

• Coz I Luv You — Lea, Holder — 3:24

• Wild Winds Are Blowin’ — Winsley, Saker — 2:38

• Know Who You Are — Lea, Holder, Powell, Hill — 2:53

• Get Down And Get With It — Marchan — 3:48

• Look At Last Nite — Lea, Holder — 3:05

• Mama Weer All Crazee Now — Lea, Holder — 3:44

Total length: 45:47

ALBUM DETAILS

Released: 28 September 1973 Recorded: Various sessions 1970–1973 Length: 45:47

Labels: Polydor (UK);

Reprise (US)

Producer: Chas Chandler

Chronology: Slayed? (1972) → Sladest (1973) → Old, New, Borrowed and Blue (1974)

PACKAGING

Gatefold sleeve. Polydor Deluxe series.

RECEPTION

AllMusic — ★★★★ Christgau’s Record Guide — B+ Record Collector — ★★★★

Rolling Stone described the album as “comprehensive” and “the best rocking album of the year.” Billboard called it an “extremely smart maneuver,” introducing Slade to the American market. Spin included Sladest in its “Essential Glam Rock” guide.

LP CATALOGUE NUMBERS

UK release: Polydor 2442 119

COUNTRY VARIANTS (DISCOGS)

• LP — Polydor — 2442 119 — UK — 1973 •

TAPE CASSETTE TRACKLIST (MC)

Side 1

• A1 — Slade — Cum On Feel The Noize — Lea, Holder

• A2 — Slade — Look Wot You Dun — Lea, Holder, Powell

• A3 — Slade — Gudbuy T’ Jane — Lea, Holder

• A4 — Slade — One Way Hotel — Lea, Holder, Powell

• A5 — Slade — Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me — Lea, Holder

• A6 — Slade — Pouk Hill — Lea, Holder, Powell

Side 2

• B1 — Slade — Take Me Back ’Ome — Lea, Holder

• B2 — Slade — Coz I Luv You — Lea, Holder

• B3 — Slade — Wild Winds Are Blowin’ — Winsley, Saker

• B4 — Slade — Know Who You Are — Lea, Holder, Powell, Hill

• B5 — Slade — Get Down And Get With It (Get Down With It) — Marchan

• B6 — Slade — Look At Last Nite — Lea, Holder

• B7 — Slade — Mama Weer All Crazee Now — Lea, Holder

SLADE (2011) – SLADEST CD ALBUM RELEASE UK

CD DETAILS

Label: Salvo

Country: UK

Date: 2011

Catalogue: SALVOCD053 Barcode: 698458815323

Type: Compact Disc

Format: CD Album

Foldout sleeve with booklet and bonus tracks.

CD TRACKLIST

01 — Slade — Cum On Feel The Noize — Lea, Holder

02 — Slade — Look Wot You Dun — Lea, Holder, Powell

03 — Slade — Gudbuy T’ Jane — Lea, Holder

04 — Slade — One Way Hotel — Lea, Holder, Powell

05 — Slade — Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me — Lea, Holder

06 — Slade — Pouk Hill — Lea, Holder, Powell

07 — Slade — The Shape Of Things To Come — Mann, Weil

08 — Slade — Take Me Bak ’Ome — Lea, Holder

09 — Slade — Coz I Luv You — Lea, Holder

10 — Slade — Wild Winds Are Blowin’ — Winsley, Saker

11 — Slade — Know Who You Are — Lea, Holder, Powell, Hill

12 — Slade — Get Down And Get With It (Get Down With It) — Marchan

13 — Slade — Look At Last Nite — Lea, Holder

14 — Slade — Mama Weer All Crazee Now — Lea, Holder

15 — Slade — Hear Me Calling (Studio Version) — Alvin Lee

16 — Slade — My Friend Stan — Holder, Lea

17 — Slade — My Town — Holder, Lea

18 — Slade — Kill ’Em At The Hot Club Tonite — Holder, Lea

PERSONNEL (FULL TRACK‑SPECIFIC CREDITS)

Slade Noddy Holder — lead vocals; rhythm guitar

Dave Hill — lead guitar; backing vocals Jim Lea — bass; piano; violin; backing vocals

Don Powell — drums

Additional personnel

Chas Chandler — producer

Bob Houston — liner notes Gered Mankowitz — photography

TECHNICAL

Chas Chandler — producer

CHARTS

Australian Albums — 3

Austrian Albums — 10

Canada Top Albums — 75

Finnish Albums — 1

German Albums — 3

Norwegian Albums — 4

UK Albums — 1

US Billboard 200 — 129

US Cashbox — 112 Scottish Albums — 55 UK Independent Albums — 15

Year‑end (1974) German Albums — 35

CERTIFICATIONS

United Kingdom — Gold — 100,000

US LP DETAILS

Artist: Slade

Title: Sladest

Label: Reprise

Country: USA

Catalogue: MS 2173

Date: Sep 1973

Type: Vinyl Record

Format: LP

US LP TRACKLIST

A1 — Slade — Cum On Feel The Noize — Holder, Lea

A2 — Slade — Look Wot You Dun — Holder, Lea, Powell

A3 — Slade — Gudbuy T’ Jane — Holder, Lea

A4 — Slade — My Friend Stan — Holder, Lea

A5 — Slade — Skweeze Me Pleeze Me — Holder, Lea

B1 — Slade — Take Me Bak ’Ome — Holder, Lea

B2 — Slade — Coz I Luv You — Holder, Lea

B3 — Slade — My Town — Holder, Lea

B4 — Slade — Get Down And Get With It — Bobby Marchan

B5 — Slade — Mama Weer All Crazee Now — Holder, Lea

SINGLES FROM SLADEST

SINGLE RELEASE — MY FRIEND STAN (UK)

Label: Polydor

Country: UK

Catalogue: 2058 407

Date: 28 Sep 1973

Type: Vinyl Record

Format: 7" Single

Chart Position: 2

TRACKLIST

A — Slade — My Friend Stan — Holder, Lea — Produced by Chas Chandler

B — Slade — My Town — Holder, Lea — Produced by Chas Chandler

NOTES

(Not included in the UK release, but part of the US version)

Due to demand, copies of this UK release were pressed in the US and France using the UK catalogue number.

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