Feel the Noize

comprising 10 x 7-inch vinyl singles with replica artwork from the European country of each original release, Slade’s "Feel the Noize The Singlez Box", was released in the UK by BMG Records (catalog number BMGCAT356BOX) on September 6, 2019.

Background: Slade, formed in Wolverhampton, England, in 1966, is an iconic glam rock band known for their energetic performances, anthemic hits, and distinctive misspelled song titles. Comprising Noddy Holder (vocals), Dave Hill (guitar), Jim Lea (bass), and Don Powell (drums), Slade dominated the UK charts in the early 1970s with six #1 singles and a string of Top 20 hits. Their influence spans punk, heavy metal, and Britpop, with bands like The Sex Pistols, Nirvana, and Oasis citing them as inspirations.

Context in 2019: By 2019, Slade’s legacy was being celebrated through reissues, with their classic 1970s singles and albums gaining renewed attention among collectors and fans. The Feel The Noize: The Singlez Box! was part of a wave of archival releases capitalizing on their enduring popularity.

Overview:

Feel The Noize: The Singlez Box! a strictly limited-edition box set featuring 10 rare internationally released 7" singles, each with replica artwork from the European country of its original release (e.g., France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Germany). The set spans Slade’s “imperial phase” (1971–1974) and includes a rare UK promo single from 1981.

The box set is housed in a lift-off lid box with high-quality cardboard sleeves replicating original 1970s designs. The vinyl is pressed for high sound quality.

Tracklisting (with country of origin for sleeve artwork):

A1: Coz I Luv You A2: My Life Is Natural (France)

Slade's "Coz I Luv You" b/w "My Life Is Natural" was released in the UK as a 7" vinyl single on October 8, 1971 reaching the top spot of the UK Singles Chart on November 27, where it stayed for 4 weeks, spending a total of 14 weeks.

For a detailed exploration of the release

Coz I Luv You

B1: Take Me Bak 'Ome B2: Wonderin' Y

(Germany)

C1: Mama Weer All Crazee Now C2: Man Who Speeks Evil

(France)

D1: Gudbuy T' Jane D2: I Won't Let It 'Appen Agen

(Germany)

E1: Cum On Feel The Noize E2: I'm Mee, I'm Now, An' That's Orl

(Italy)

F1: Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me F2: Kill 'Em At The Hot Club Tonite

(France)

G1: My Friend Stan G2: My Town

(Spain)

H1: Everyday H2: Good Time Gals

(Belgium)

I1: Far Far Away I2: O.K . Yesterday Was Yesterday  

(France)

J1: Night Starvation J2: When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin'

(UK, rare promo) single from 1981.

Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea.

Produced by Slade.

Originally from the 1981 album *Till Deaf Do Us Part*, this track is a high-energy rock number reflecting Slade’s heavier sound during their early 1980s resurgence. It was not commercially released as a 7" single at the time, making its inclusion in this box set significant for collectors.