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Glam Metal Deafening Return
Slade’s Till Deaf Do Us Part LP, released in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA LP 6021 / RCALP 6021 / PL 25400), was their tenth studio album.
Produced/arranged by Slade for Perseverance Ltd. at Portland Studios.
Slade’s Till Deaf Do Us Part LP, released in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA LP 6021 / RCALP 6021 / PL 25400), was their tenth studio album.
Produced/arranged by Slade for Perseverance Ltd. at Portland Studios.
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Glam Metal Deafening Return
Slade’s Till Deaf Do Us Part LP, released in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA LP 6021 / RCALP 6021 / PL 25400), was their tenth studio album.
Produced/arranged by Slade for Perseverance Ltd. at Portland Studios.
Slade’s Till Deaf Do Us Part LP, released in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA LP 6021 / RCALP 6021 / PL 25400), was their tenth studio album.
Produced/arranged by Slade for Perseverance Ltd. at Portland Studios.
The Cosmic Broadcast
On November 13, 1971, T. Rex’s performances of “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas,” recorded the previous day for the German music program Beat-Club (which aired from September 1965 to December 1972), were broadcast. Originally performed in front of a blue screen, with graphics added.
On November 13, 1971, T. Rex’s performances of “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas,” recorded the previous day for the German music program Beat-Club (which aired from September 1965 to December 1972), were broadcast. Originally performed in front of a blue screen, with graphics added.
November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Cosmic Broadcast
On November 13, 1971, T. Rex’s performances of “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas,” recorded the previous day for the German music program Beat-Club (which aired from September 1965 to December 1972), were broadcast. Originally performed in front of a blue screen, with graphics added.
On November 13, 1971, T. Rex’s performances of “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas,” recorded the previous day for the German music program Beat-Club (which aired from September 1965 to December 1972), were broadcast. Originally performed in front of a blue screen, with graphics added.
The Good Time That Skidded
Faces’ “Had Me A Real Good Time” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 13, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records. This raucous rock track, written by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane, was a unique early mix that appeared ahead of the album Long Player.
Faces’ “Had Me A Real Good Time” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 13, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records. This raucous rock track, written by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane, was a unique early mix that appeared ahead of the album Long Player.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Good Time That Skidded
Faces’ “Had Me A Real Good Time” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 13, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records. This raucous rock track, written by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane, was a unique early mix that appeared ahead of the album Long Player.
Faces’ “Had Me A Real Good Time” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 13, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records. This raucous rock track, written by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane, was a unique early mix that appeared ahead of the album Long Player.
A Station To Station Windstorm
David Bowie’s “Wild Is The Wind” was released as a 7-inch, and 12" vinyl single, in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 10 / PB 9815).
David Bowie’s “Wild Is The Wind” was released as a 7-inch, and 12" vinyl single, in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 10 / PB 9815).
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A Station To Station Windstorm
David Bowie’s “Wild Is The Wind” was released as a 7-inch, and 12" vinyl single, in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 10 / PB 9815).
David Bowie’s “Wild Is The Wind” was released as a 7-inch, and 12" vinyl single, in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 10 / PB 9815).
Pete Townsend & Ronnie Lane’s Street in the City, a one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 12, 1977.
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Pete Townsend & Ronnie Lane’s Street in the City, a one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 12, 1977.
NME SAHB, Tubes and more November 12, 1977
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NME SAHB, Tubes and more November 12, 1977
NME SAHB, Tubes and more November 12, 1977
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NME SAHB, Tubes and more November 12, 1977
Marc & Mickey cast a spell on BBC’s biggest stage!
"Ride a White Swan", at number 30 on the BBC Singles Chart, T. Rex record their TOTP debut on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. The duo—Marc Bolan on Gibson Les Paul and Mickey Finn on bass—delivered a mimed performance, broadcast the following day.
"Ride a White Swan", at number 30 on the BBC Singles Chart, T. Rex record their TOTP debut on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. The duo—Marc Bolan on Gibson Les Paul and Mickey Finn on bass—delivered a mimed performance, broadcast the following day.
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Marc & Mickey cast a spell on BBC’s biggest stage!
"Ride a White Swan", at number 30 on the BBC Singles Chart, T. Rex record their TOTP debut on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. The duo—Marc Bolan on Gibson Les Paul and Mickey Finn on bass—delivered a mimed performance, broadcast the following day.
"Ride a White Swan", at number 30 on the BBC Singles Chart, T. Rex record their TOTP debut on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. The duo—Marc Bolan on Gibson Les Paul and Mickey Finn on bass—delivered a mimed performance, broadcast the following day.
A Gospel Rock Cry for Connection
Queen’s “Somebody To Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1976, on EMI Records
Backed with “White Man,” this gospel-infused rock ballad, written by Freddie Mercury, was produced by Queen and engineered by Mike Stone.
Queen’s “Somebody To Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1976, on EMI Records
Backed with “White Man,” this gospel-infused rock ballad, written by Freddie Mercury, was produced by Queen and engineered by Mike Stone.
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A Gospel Rock Cry for Connection
Queen’s “Somebody To Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1976, on EMI Records
Backed with “White Man,” this gospel-infused rock ballad, written by Freddie Mercury, was produced by Queen and engineered by Mike Stone.
Queen’s “Somebody To Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1976, on EMI Records
Backed with “White Man,” this gospel-infused rock ballad, written by Freddie Mercury, was produced by Queen and engineered by Mike Stone.
David Bowie’s The Phantom Stranger Plays Hide and Seek, a cover and three-page feature in New Musical Express, November 12,
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
David Bowie’s The Phantom Stranger Plays Hide and Seek, a cover and three-page feature in New Musical Express, November 12,
November 12, 1977:
NME News Desk
Elton Quits...
NME News Desk
Elton Quits...
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
November 12, 1977:
NME News Desk
Elton Quits...
NME News Desk
Elton Quits...
Sparks: Propaganda Album (1974)
Mael Brothers' Mother Earth Warning
Sparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records this 11-track whirlwind—featuring Russell Mael’s falsetto and Ron Mael’s witty lyrics—followed Kimono My House (No. 4 UK, 1974).
Mael Brothers' Mother Earth Warning
Sparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records this 11-track whirlwind—featuring Russell Mael’s falsetto and Ron Mael’s witty lyrics—followed Kimono My House (No. 4 UK, 1974).
Sparks: Propaganda Album (1974)
Mael Brothers' Mother Earth WarningSparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9312), was their fourth studio album and a glam-pop triumph. Produ...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sparks: Propaganda Album (1974)
Mael Brothers' Mother Earth Warning
Sparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records this 11-track whirlwind—featuring Russell Mael’s falsetto and Ron Mael’s witty lyrics—followed Kimono My House (No. 4 UK, 1974).
Mael Brothers' Mother Earth Warning
Sparks’ Propaganda LP, released in the UK on November 11, 1974, on Island Records this 11-track whirlwind—featuring Russell Mael’s falsetto and Ron Mael’s witty lyrics—followed Kimono My House (No. 4 UK, 1974).
Alice Cooper Group: Eighteen Single US (1970)
A Teen Angst Anthem
Alice Cooper Group’s “Eighteen” was released in the US on November 11, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records
Backed with “Body,” this raw hard rock track, written by Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith.
A Teen Angst Anthem
Alice Cooper Group’s “Eighteen” was released in the US on November 11, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records
Backed with “Body,” this raw hard rock track, written by Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Alice Cooper Group: Eighteen Single US (1970)
A Teen Angst Anthem
Alice Cooper Group’s “Eighteen” was released in the US on November 11, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records
Backed with “Body,” this raw hard rock track, written by Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith.
A Teen Angst Anthem
Alice Cooper Group’s “Eighteen” was released in the US on November 11, 1970, on Warner Bros. Records
Backed with “Body,” this raw hard rock track, written by Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith.
David Bowie's Santa Monica concert review October 20/21 published November 11, 1972 in Melody Maker.
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
David Bowie's Santa Monica concert review October 20/21 published November 11, 1972 in Melody Maker.
A Beatles War Mash-Up Mayhem
The All This and World War II (Original Soundtrack) double LP, released in the UK & Ireland on October 25, 1976, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP2 / RVLP 2), was a bold musical documentary soundtrack.
The All This and World War II (Original Soundtrack) double LP, released in the UK & Ireland on October 25, 1976, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP2 / RVLP 2), was a bold musical documentary soundtrack.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A Beatles War Mash-Up Mayhem
The All This and World War II (Original Soundtrack) double LP, released in the UK & Ireland on October 25, 1976, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP2 / RVLP 2), was a bold musical documentary soundtrack.
The All This and World War II (Original Soundtrack) double LP, released in the UK & Ireland on October 25, 1976, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP2 / RVLP 2), was a bold musical documentary soundtrack.
Iggy Pop: Lust For Life Single (1996)
A Trainspotting Punk Revival
Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1996, on Virgin America Records (catalogue: VUS 116). Backed with “(Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine.”
A Trainspotting Punk Revival
Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1996, on Virgin America Records (catalogue: VUS 116). Backed with “(Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine.”
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Iggy Pop: Lust For Life Single (1996)
A Trainspotting Punk Revival
Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1996, on Virgin America Records (catalogue: VUS 116). Backed with “(Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine.”
A Trainspotting Punk Revival
Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1996, on Virgin America Records (catalogue: VUS 116). Backed with “(Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine.”
David Bowie’s "Make room for 2 Bowie albums", one-page advert in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
David Bowie’s "Make room for 2 Bowie albums", one-page advert in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.
Rod Stewart: Angel / What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me) Single (1972)
A Double A-Side Heartbreaker
The 7-inch double A-side vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1972 on Mercury Records (6052 198).
A Double A-Side Heartbreaker
The 7-inch double A-side vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1972 on Mercury Records (6052 198).
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Rod Stewart: Angel / What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me) Single (1972)
A Double A-Side Heartbreaker
The 7-inch double A-side vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1972 on Mercury Records (6052 198).
A Double A-Side Heartbreaker
The 7-inch double A-side vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1972 on Mercury Records (6052 198).
Sparks: Wonder Girl Single (1972)
Rundgren's Bearsville Spark
Sparks' “Wonder Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Bearsville Records (catalogue: K 15505). Backed with “(No More) Mr Nice Guys,”.
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Rundgren's Bearsville Spark
Sparks' “Wonder Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Bearsville Records (catalogue: K 15505). Backed with “(No More) Mr Nice Guys,”.
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Sparks: Wonder Girl Single (1972)
Rundgren's Bearsville SparkSparks' “Wonder Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Bearsville Records (catalogue: K 15505). Backed with “(No More) Mr Nice Guys,” thi...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Sparks: Wonder Girl Single (1972)
Rundgren's Bearsville Spark
Sparks' “Wonder Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Bearsville Records (catalogue: K 15505). Backed with “(No More) Mr Nice Guys,”.
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Rundgren's Bearsville Spark
Sparks' “Wonder Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Bearsville Records (catalogue: K 15505). Backed with “(No More) Mr Nice Guys,”.
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David Bowie’s By Bowie - David Writes, a cover and four-page feature in No.1 Magazine, November 10, 1984.
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
David Bowie’s By Bowie - David Writes, a cover and four-page feature in No.1 Magazine, November 10, 1984.
David Cassidy’s David's Picture Story, a cover and one-page feature in Look In Magazine, November 10, 1973.
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
David Cassidy’s David's Picture Story, a cover and one-page feature in Look In Magazine, November 10, 1973.
Stewart: Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy? Single (1978)
A Disco-Rock Controversy
Rod Stewart’s “Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy?” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 17). Backed with “Dirty Weekend"
Both tracks are from the album Blondes Have More Fun.
A Disco-Rock Controversy
Rod Stewart’s “Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy?” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 17). Backed with “Dirty Weekend"
Both tracks are from the album Blondes Have More Fun.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Stewart: Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy? Single (1978)
A Disco-Rock Controversy
Rod Stewart’s “Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy?” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 17). Backed with “Dirty Weekend"
Both tracks are from the album Blondes Have More Fun.
A Disco-Rock Controversy
Rod Stewart’s “Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy?” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the UK on November 10, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 17). Backed with “Dirty Weekend"
Both tracks are from the album Blondes Have More Fun.
🚨**MARC BOLAN - UNRELEASED EP 'LUCILLE' (FIRST STUDIO RECORDING - RGJ 196 - WITH PROVENANCE)**🚨
Remarcable(!) piece of Marc Bolan history with this commercially unreleased (vinyl) 7" EP recording from 1964.
🎧 Audio snippets here: youtu.be/X-ralCAqgL0?...
Remarcable(!) piece of Marc Bolan history with this commercially unreleased (vinyl) 7" EP recording from 1964.
🎧 Audio snippets here: youtu.be/X-ralCAqgL0?...
MARC BOLAN - UNRELEASED EP 'LUCILLE' (FIRST STUDIO RECORDING) - AUDIO SNIPPETS.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🚨**MARC BOLAN - UNRELEASED EP 'LUCILLE' (FIRST STUDIO RECORDING - RGJ 196 - WITH PROVENANCE)**🚨
Remarcable(!) piece of Marc Bolan history with this commercially unreleased (vinyl) 7" EP recording from 1964.
🎧 Audio snippets here: youtu.be/X-ralCAqgL0?...
Remarcable(!) piece of Marc Bolan history with this commercially unreleased (vinyl) 7" EP recording from 1964.
🎧 Audio snippets here: youtu.be/X-ralCAqgL0?...
🚨 **MARC BOLAN - FLU FLU ISLAND C/W HAD AND ALL 7" - UNRELEASED RECORDINGS (EMIDISC ACETATE)** 🚨
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MARC BOLAN UNRELEASED RECORDINGS (EMIDISC ACETATE) - AUDIO SNIPPETS
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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🚨 **MARC BOLAN - FLU FLU ISLAND C/W HAD AND ALL 7" - UNRELEASED RECORDINGS (EMIDISC ACETATE)** 🚨
🎧 To view audio snippets click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-zP...
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🎸 Happy Heavenly Birthday to Glen Buxton 🎉
Lead guitarist of the original Alice Cooper Band 🤘
Born on this day, November 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, Glen was the sonic architect behind those killer riffs on “School’s Out,” “Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy”. His raw, rebellious tone defined rock.
Lead guitarist of the original Alice Cooper Band 🤘
Born on this day, November 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, Glen was the sonic architect behind those killer riffs on “School’s Out,” “Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy”. His raw, rebellious tone defined rock.
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🎸 Happy Heavenly Birthday to Glen Buxton 🎉
Lead guitarist of the original Alice Cooper Band 🤘
Born on this day, November 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, Glen was the sonic architect behind those killer riffs on “School’s Out,” “Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy”. His raw, rebellious tone defined rock.
Lead guitarist of the original Alice Cooper Band 🤘
Born on this day, November 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, Glen was the sonic architect behind those killer riffs on “School’s Out,” “Eighteen,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy”. His raw, rebellious tone defined rock.