Wizzard / Roy Wood (August 3, 1974) – Album & Single Advertisement – Melody Maker

Aug 3, 1974

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The 3 August 1974 issue of Melody Maker features a full-page advertisement for Wizzard’s new album and single, highlighting Roy Wood.

Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1974

Country: United Kingdom

The advert promotes Wizzard’s new album Introducing Eddy & the Falcons and the single “This Is the Story of My Love (Baby).” Handwritten-style text describes the album as “a bit of a goer” and notes that a right handsome colour poster of the guvnor Roy Wood comes with every album. The visual layout shows a suit jacket, shoes, a guitar and various photographs arranged as if in a room, including a large image of Roy Wood playing guitar.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement uses a playful, scrapbook-style design to promote both the album and the accompanying poster of Roy Wood.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album and single advertisement Era: 1974 (Wizzard era) Tone: Promotional, playful Photography: Collage including photo of Roy Wood with guitar

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Promotion of the album Introducing Eddy & the Falcons
Mention of the single “This Is the Story of My Love (Baby)”
Offer of a colour poster of Roy Wood with every album
Collage layout with photographs and clothing items

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