Faces: Had Me a Real Good Time Single UK (1970)

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 (catalogue: WB 8018). Backed with “Rear Wheel Skid,” this raucous rock track, written by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane, was produced by The Faces. Recorded by Warner Bros. Records Ltd. and distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Ltd., it did not chart in the UK. Issued in four-prong push-out centre and promo white label variants, it’s a raw slice of Faces’ boozy brilliance.

Single Overview

A-Side: “Had Me A Real Good Time” (Stewart, Wood, Lane)

Written-By – R. Stewart, R. Wood, R. F. Lane. Production – The Faces.

B-Side: “Rear Wheel Skid” (McLagan, Jones, Stewart, Wood, Lane)

Written-By – J. P. McLagan, K. T. Jones, R. D. Stewart, R. Wood, R. F. Lane. Production – The Faces.

Release Details:

Label: Warner Bros. Records (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

Published By – Warner Bros. Music.

Formats:

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single (WB 8018)

Four prong push out center.

A: “Had Me A Real Good Time” (Stewart, Wood, Lane) – Written-By – R. Stewart, R. Wood, R. F. Lane – Production – The Faces

B: “Rear Wheel Skid” (McLagan, Jones, Stewart, Wood, Lane) – Written-By – J. P. McLagan, K. T. Jones, R. D. Stewart, R. Wood, R. F. Lane – Production – The Faces

Runouts etched; matrix at six o'clock, 1 at three o'clock, alpha at nine o'clock. ℗ 1970. A Warner Bros. Records Ltd. recording.

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single (WB 8018)

Promo White label, four prong push out center.

A: “Had Me A Real Good Time” (Stewart, Wood, Lane) – Written-By – R. Stewart, R. Wood, R. F. Lane – Production – The Faces

B: “Rear Wheel Skid” (McLagan, Jones, Stewart, Wood, Lane) – Written-By – J. P. McLagan, K. T. Jones, R. D. Stewart, R. Wood, R. F. Lane – Production – The Faces

Country Variations

The single was released in several countries:

UK (Warner Bros. WB 8018): Released November 13, 1970. Standard, promo.

Canada (Warner Bros. 1970): Released 1970.

France (Warner Bros. 1970): Released 1970.

Germany (Warner Bros. 1970): Released 1970.

Greece (Warner Bros. 1970): Released 1970.

USA (Warner Bros. 1970): Released 1970 (two variants).

Australia (Warner Bros. 1971): Released 1971.

Japan (Warner Bros. 1971): Released 1971.

New Zealand (Warner Bros. 1971): Released 1971.

Production and Context

Production – The Faces. Recorded in 1970 during First Step sessions. The lineup: Rod Stewart (vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass), Ian McLagan (keyboards), Kenney Jones (drums). “Had Me A Real Good Time” was a party anthem, “Rear Wheel Skid” an instrumental jam. Released amid Faces’ rise, it preceded Long Player (No. 31 UK, 1971) and competed with The Who and Led Zeppelin.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

“Had Me A Real Good Time” was a non-album single:

UK Chart Data:

Entry Date: N/A (did not chart).

Peak: N/A.

Weeks on Chart: 0.

Legacy and Collectibility

“Had Me A Real Good Time” is Faces’ rowdy rock gem, with “Rear Wheel Skid” a loose B-side. Original UK 7-inch vinyls fetch £5–£15 on eBay/Discogs, promo white labels (£10–£25). Verify catalogue WB 8018.

Streams on Spotify via First Step reissues preserve the analog pub rock.

This single is a must-have for Faces fans and ‘70s rock collectors.

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Sources

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