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this 9-track folk-psych journey—featuring Rick Wakeman’s Mellotron, Paul Buckmaster’s cello, and hidden “Don't Sit Down”—followed David Bowie (1967).
With Vernon Dewhurst’s Vasarely-inspired front cover and George Underwood’s back illustration (Depth of a Circle).
With Vernon Dewhurst’s Vasarely-inspired front cover and George Underwood’s back illustration (Depth of a Circle).
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
this 9-track folk-psych journey—featuring Rick Wakeman’s Mellotron, Paul Buckmaster’s cello, and hidden “Don't Sit Down”—followed David Bowie (1967).
With Vernon Dewhurst’s Vasarely-inspired front cover and George Underwood’s back illustration (Depth of a Circle).
With Vernon Dewhurst’s Vasarely-inspired front cover and George Underwood’s back illustration (Depth of a Circle).
featuring Noddy Holder’s vocals, Dave Hill’s guitar, Jim Lea’s bass/keyboards, Don Powell’s drums—followed We'll Bring the House Down (No. 25 UK, 1981). With George “Porky” Peckham’s lacquer cut and ARUN etchings, it peaked at No. 68 on the UK Albums Chart for 2 weeks.
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
featuring Noddy Holder’s vocals, Dave Hill’s guitar, Jim Lea’s bass/keyboards, Don Powell’s drums—followed We'll Bring the House Down (No. 25 UK, 1981). With George “Porky” Peckham’s lacquer cut and ARUN etchings, it peaked at No. 68 on the UK Albums Chart for 2 weeks.
Backed with “Rear Wheel Skid” (McLagan, Jones, Stewart, Wood, Lane)
Issued in four-prong push-out centre and promo white label variants, it’s a raw slice of Faces’ boozy brilliance.
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Issued in four-prong push-out centre and promo white label variants, it’s a raw slice of Faces’ boozy brilliance.
for a deep dive into this release and many others:
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November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Backed with “Rear Wheel Skid” (McLagan, Jones, Stewart, Wood, Lane)
Issued in four-prong push-out centre and promo white label variants, it’s a raw slice of Faces’ boozy brilliance.
for a deep dive into this release and many others:
www.glamslamescape.com
Issued in four-prong push-out centre and promo white label variants, it’s a raw slice of Faces’ boozy brilliance.
for a deep dive into this release and many others:
www.glamslamescape.com
Backed with “Golden Years,” this haunting ballad cover (written by Tiomkin/Washington) and funk-disco gem (Bowie),were released to promoted ChangesTwoBowie, it peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart for 10 weeks.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Backed with “Golden Years,” this haunting ballad cover (written by Tiomkin/Washington) and funk-disco gem (Bowie),were released to promoted ChangesTwoBowie, it peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart for 10 weeks.
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UK Chart Data:
Entry Date: November 27, 1976.
Peak: No. 2 (December 11, 1976).
Weeks on Chart: 9 (Nov 27, 1976 – Jan 22, 1977).
Chart Run: No. 4 (Nov 27), No. 4 (Dec 4), No. 2 (Dec 11), No. 3 (Dec 18), No. 4 (Dec 25), No. 4 (Jan 1), No. 6 (Jan 8), No. 13 (Jan 15), No. 32 (Jan 22)
Entry Date: November 27, 1976.
Peak: No. 2 (December 11, 1976).
Weeks on Chart: 9 (Nov 27, 1976 – Jan 22, 1977).
Chart Run: No. 4 (Nov 27), No. 4 (Dec 4), No. 2 (Dec 11), No. 3 (Dec 18), No. 4 (Dec 25), No. 4 (Jan 1), No. 6 (Jan 8), No. 13 (Jan 15), No. 32 (Jan 22)
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
UK Chart Data:
Entry Date: November 27, 1976.
Peak: No. 2 (December 11, 1976).
Weeks on Chart: 9 (Nov 27, 1976 – Jan 22, 1977).
Chart Run: No. 4 (Nov 27), No. 4 (Dec 4), No. 2 (Dec 11), No. 3 (Dec 18), No. 4 (Dec 25), No. 4 (Jan 1), No. 6 (Jan 8), No. 13 (Jan 15), No. 32 (Jan 22)
Entry Date: November 27, 1976.
Peak: No. 2 (December 11, 1976).
Weeks on Chart: 9 (Nov 27, 1976 – Jan 22, 1977).
Chart Run: No. 4 (Nov 27), No. 4 (Dec 4), No. 2 (Dec 11), No. 3 (Dec 18), No. 4 (Dec 25), No. 4 (Jan 1), No. 6 (Jan 8), No. 13 (Jan 15), No. 32 (Jan 22)
Rod Stewart’s "Angel" and "What Made Milwaukee Famous", a one-page advert for the double A-side single in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Rod Stewart’s "Angel" and "What Made Milwaukee Famous", a one-page advert for the double A-side single in Melody Maker, November 11, 1972.
Both tracks taken from the album Love It to Death, the A-side’s teen rebellion anthem peaked at No. 21 remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks. Issued in a Warner Bros.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Both tracks taken from the album Love It to Death, the A-side’s teen rebellion anthem peaked at No. 21 remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks. Issued in a Warner Bros.
Juxtaposed with WWII newsreels in Susan Winslow’s film (released November 11, 1976).
Peaking at No. 23 UK for 7 weeks, it’s a quirky ‘70s curio.
Peaking at No. 23 UK for 7 weeks, it’s a quirky ‘70s curio.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Juxtaposed with WWII newsreels in Susan Winslow’s film (released November 11, 1976).
Peaking at No. 23 UK for 7 weeks, it’s a quirky ‘70s curio.
Peaking at No. 23 UK for 7 weeks, it’s a quirky ‘70s curio.
Produced by Thom Wilson and Iggy Pop, the A-side’s manic energy and Bowie’s beats peaked at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart for 2 weeks.
Issued as pink vinyl in a stickered picture sleeve plus a maxi-CD with live tracks.
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Issued as pink vinyl in a stickered picture sleeve plus a maxi-CD with live tracks.
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Iggy Pop: Lust For Life Single (1996)
A Trainspotting Punk RevivalIggy 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 Lik...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Produced by Thom Wilson and Iggy Pop, the A-side’s manic energy and Bowie’s beats peaked at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart for 2 weeks.
Issued as pink vinyl in a stickered picture sleeve plus a maxi-CD with live tracks.
www.glamslamescape.com/post/iggy-po...
Issued as pink vinyl in a stickered picture sleeve plus a maxi-CD with live tracks.
www.glamslamescape.com/post/iggy-po...