Slade: My Oh My Single (1983)

The Oh My That Rocked '83

Slade’s “My Oh My” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1983, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA 373 / PB 68119). Backed with “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply,” this anthemic rock ballad, written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, was produced by John Punter for Perseverance Ltd. The A-side’s soaring chorus and heartfelt lyrics peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 11 weeks, with limited editions adding “Merry Xmas Everybody (Live & Kickin')”. Issued in solid centre, knockout centre, Damont/Ta1pe, and Utopia lacquer variants, plus a 12-inch with “Don't Tame A Hurricane,” it’s a festive glam-rock triumph.

Single Overview

A-Side: “My Oh My” (Holder, Lea)

Written-By – Lea, Holder. Producer – John Punter. Produced for Perseverance Ltd.

B-Side: “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” (Holder, Lea)

Written-By – Lea, Holder. Producer – Jimmy Lea. Produced for Perseverance Ltd.

Release Details:

Label: RCA Records (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

Published By – Whild John Music Ltd. (A, B2 in limited), Barn Publishing (Slade) Ltd. (B1 in limited).

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Ltd.

Copyright © – RCA Ltd.

Marketed By – RCA Ltd.

Design – Shoot That Tiger!

Photography By – Pete Turner.

Formats:

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

Solid Centre (RCA 373 / PB 68119):

A: “My Oh My” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – John Punter – Written-By – Lea, Holder

B: “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Jimmy Lea – Written-By – Lea, Holder

Limited Edition, Stereo, Damont/Ta1pe Pressing (RCA 373 / PB 68119):

A: “My Oh My” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – John Punter

B1: “Merry Xmas Everybody (Live & Kickin')” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Jimmy Lea

B2: “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Jimmy Lea

Pressed By – Damont – Mastered At – Tape One – Mastered By – Pounda

Limited Edition, Stereo, Utopia Lacquer (RCA 373 / PB 68119):

A: “My Oh My” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – John Punter

B1: “Merry Xmas Everybody (Live & Kickin')” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Jimmy Lea

B2: “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Jimmy Lea

Pressed By – EMI Records – Lacquer Cut At – Utopia Studios

Knockout Center (RCA 373 / PB 68119):

A: “My Oh My” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – John Punter – Written-By – Lea, Holder

B: “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Jimmy Lea – Written-By – Lea, Holder

Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single (RCAT 373):

A: “My Oh My” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – John Punter

B1: “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Slade

B2: “Don't Tame A Hurricane” (Holder, Lea) – Producer – Slade

Mastered At – Utopia Studios

Notes: (P) 1983 RCA Ltd. (A, B2), (P) 1982 RCA Ltd. (B1 in limited). Track B produced for Perseverence Limited (label typo).

Country Variations

France - RCA Victor - 1983

Germany - RCA Victor - 1983

Ireland - RCA - 198

Netherlands - RCA - 1983

Norway - RCA Victor - 1983

Brazil - RCA - 1984

El Salvador - RCA - 1984

Japan - RCA - 1984

Mexico - RCA Victor - 1984

New Zealand - RCA Victor - 1984

South Africa - RCA Victor - 1984

Zimbabwe - RCA Victor - 1984

UK (RCA RCA 373 / PB 68119): Released November 11, 1983. Standard, limited, 12-inch.

Production and Context

Produced by John Punter (A), Jimmy Lea/Slade (B). Recorded in 1983 during The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome sessions. The lineup: Noddy Holder (vocals), Dave Hill (guitar), Jim Lea (bass), Don Powell (drums). “My Oh My” was a comeback ballad, while “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply” added rock edge. Limited editions included live “Merry Xmas Everybody.” Released amid Slade’s revival.

Chart Performance:

UK: No. 2 (Official Singles Chart), charting for 11 weeks + 1 re-entry.

UK Chart Data:

Entry Date: November 19, 1983.

Peak: No. 2 (December 24, 1983 – January 7, 1984).

Weeks on Chart: 11 (Nov 19, 1983 – Jan 28, 1984) + 1 (Mar 3, 1984).

Chart Run: No. 73 (Nov 19), No. 36 (Nov 26), No. 15 (Dec 3), No. 5 (Dec 10), No. 3 (Dec 17), No. 2 (Dec 24), No. 2 (Dec 31), No. 2 (Jan 7), No. 11 (Jan 14), No. 30 (Jan 21), No. 55 (Jan 28), No. 100 (Mar 3).

Note: Slade’s first Top 10 since 1974.

Legacy and Collectibility

“My Oh My” is Slade’s ‘80s comeback anthem, with limited “Merry Xmas” live a holiday bonus. Original UK 7-inch vinyls fetch £3–£10 on eBay/Discogs, limited editions (£8–£20), 12-inch (£10–£25). Verify catalogue RCA 373.

Streams on Spotify via reissues preserve the analog roar. This single is a must-have for Slade fans and ‘80s rock 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

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