Do You Believe In Miracles Single UK (1985)

A Charity Christmas Comeback

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1985, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 40449), Slade’s “Do You Believe In Miracles” was their charity Christmas single — all publishing royalties donated equally to Band Aid Trust and British Children in Need (NSPCC). Backed with the swing version of “My Oh My,” produced by John Punter (A) and Monty Babson (B). Peaked at No. 54 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in standard 7", special 2×7" edition with bonus Christmas single, and 12" maxi. A heartfelt ‘80s Slade return.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: RCA Records.

Formats: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single; 2×7" special edition; 12" maxi-single.

Full Track Listing

7" Single (PB 40449)

Side A

Do You Believe In Miracles – Arranged By, Producer: Jim Lea

Side B

My Oh My (Swing Version) – Arranged By: Stan Butcher – Producer: Monty Babson – Performed with The Swing Collection

2×7" Special Edition (PB 40449 D / PB 40549) – Fold-out PVC wallet

Record 1

A. Do You Believe In Miracles

B. My Oh My (Swing Version)

Record 2 – Bonus Christmas Single

A. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

B1. Auld Lang Syne

B2. You'll Never Walk Alone

12" Maxi-Single (PT 40450)

Side A

Do You Believe In Miracles

Side B

1. My Oh My (Swing Version)

2. Time To Rock – Arranged By, Producer: Jim Lea

Global Variants

- 7", Single – RCA PB 40449 – UK – 1985

- 2×7" Special Edition – RCA PB 40449 D / PB 40549 – UK – 1985

- 12", Maxi-Single – RCA PT 40450 – UK – 1985

- 7", Single – RCA – Netherlands – 1985

Production and Context

“Do You Believe In Miracles” arranged/produced by Jim Lea. “My Oh My (Swing Version)” arranged by Stan Butcher, produced by Monty Babson. Charity release for Band Aid & NSPCC.

Official Singles Chart Data

Peak position: 54

6 weeks – November 30, 1985 to January 4, 1986

59 → 54 → 57 → 54 → 69 → 63

Legacy and Collectibility

“Do You Believe In Miracles” is Slade’s charity Christmas comeback. Original UK RCA pressings fetch £5–£20 on eBay/Discogs, 2×7" special edition £20–£50, 12" £15–£35. Verify catalogue PB 40449.

This single is a must-have for Slade and ‘80s charity collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube