Mott The Hoople: Saturday Gig Single Peak (1974)

A Glam Rock Farewell Anthem

Mott The Hoople’s “Saturday Gig” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 18, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2754). Backed with “Mott The Hoople Medley,” this reflective glam rock track, written by Ian Hunter, was the band's final single with Hunter as frontman, peaking at No. 41 on November 3-9, 1974 in the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks. It’s a poignant epitaph for Mott’s glam legacy.

Single Overview

Label: CBS – S CBS 2754

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre

Country: UK

Released on October 18, 1974

A Saturday Gig 3:50

B Medley: Jerkin' Crocus / Sucker / Violence 4:20

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.

Written-By – I. Hunter (tracks: A, B)

A UK production