Slade: “My Baby Left Me / That's All Right” Single (1977)

Slade’s “My Baby Left Me / That's All Right” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 14, 1977, on Barn Records (catalogue: 2014 114). Backed with “O.H.M.S.,” this non-album release served as a tribute to Elvis Presley following his death in August 1977, merging two Arthur Crudup-penned tracks popularized by the King. Produced by Chas Chandler, the A-side’s bouncy 12-bar blues medley captured Slade’s raw rock ‘n’ roll spirit amid their post-glam struggles, peaking at No. 32 on the UK Singles Chart and marking a brief comeback for the band.

Single Overview

A-Side: “My Baby Left Me / That's All Right” (5:00 approx.)

A medley of Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup’s “My Baby Left Me” and “That's All Right,” both early Elvis covers. Noddy Holder’s gritty vocals and the band’s stomping rhythm deliver a hard-assed, energetic tribute, blending blues swagger with Slade’s glam edge. Published by Carlin Music.

B-Side: “O.H.M.S.” (3:15 approx.)

Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea. An exclusive non-album track critiquing the UK tax system and homesick exiles, with Holder’s lead vocals and the band’s punchy rock drive. Published by Barn Publishing (Slade) Ltd., it later appeared on the 2007 compilation B-Sides.

Release Details:

Label: Barn Records (UK pressing, 45 RPM, small center hole on some variants).

Format: 7-inch vinyl single, often in a plain company die-cut paper sleeve or promotional packaging.

Notes: Produced for Barn Productions Ltd., ℗ 1977 Barn Records Ltd. Released in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, and Australia. Matrix numbers like 2014 114 A//1 confirm authenticity.

Production and Context

Recorded in 1977 at Portland Studios (formerly IBC Studios), London, under Chas Chandler’s production—the band’s manager and former Animals bassist—the single aimed to revive Slade’s fortunes after flops like Whatever Happened to Slade. The lineup featured Noddy Holder (vocals, guitar), Dave Hill (guitar), Jim Lea (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), and Don Powell (drums).

Released on Chandler’s Barn label amid punk’s rise, it was Slade’s nod to rock ‘n’ roll roots, with positive reviews from Sounds (Best Comeback Single) and NME praising its strut.

Chart Performance

In the UK, the single reached No. 32 on the Singles Chart, charting for four weeks—a modest hit that provided a brief resurgence but Slade’s last Top 40 until 1981. International details are limited, with releases in Europe and Australia but no major chart entries noted. It followed poor sales of prior Barn singles like “Gypsy Roadhog” (No. 48 UK), reflecting the band’s challenges in the late ‘70s.

Legacy and Collectibility

As a heartfelt Elvis tribute, the single highlighted Slade’s rock heritage, with critics like Tony Mitchell of Sounds calling it a “fabulous treatment” and Charles Shaar Murray of NME noting its hard-assed medley. “O.H.M.S.” remains a fan favorite for its social commentary. Original 1977 UK vinyls fetch £5–£20 on Discogs, with injection-moulded pressings or intact sleeves valued higher—beware counterfeits.

Tracks stream on Spotify, with the medley preserving its analog punch on compilations like B-Sides (2007).

This single revives Slade’s raw energy—a gritty gem for glam and rock ‘n’ roll collectors.

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