Suzi Quatro: Suzi Quatro Album (1973)

Suzi Quatro: Suzi Quatro Album (1973)

A Glam Rock Trailblazer

Suzi Quatro’s Suzi Quatro LP was released in the UK on approximately October 12, 1973, on RAK Records (catalogue: SRAK 505). This is based on the album debuting on the BBC Albums Chart in the week of November 7-13, 1973, at number 42, remaining on the chart for 4 weeks.

This 12-track debut album introduced the Detroit-born rocker's raw, glam-infused sound, blending hard rock, pop, and R&B. Produced by Mickie Most and Mike Chapman, the album featured Quatro’s fierce vocals and bass-playing, backed by her band, peaking at No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart for 4 weeks. Issued in a vibrant sleeve with Quatro’s iconic leather-clad image, it’s a cornerstone of ‘70s glam rock and a trailblazer for women in rock.

Album Overview

Release Details:

Label: RAK Records (UK, Germany), EMI (Japan CD), Chrysalis (2022 UK/Europe). Formats: Vinyl LP, cassette, CD, 2xLP special edition (detailed below).

℗ & ©: 1973 RAK Records (LP, cassette); 1989 EMI (Japan CD); 2022 Chrysalis Records (2xLP). Recorded at Audio International Studios, London, and RAK Studios, London, 1972–1973. Matrix numbers (e.g., SRAK 505 A-1 for UK, 1C 062-94 714 A-1 for Germany, CRVC1481 A-1 for 2022) confirm authenticity.

UK, German, Japanese, and 2022 Record Store Day Release Formats and Track Listings

Suzi Quatro was released in the UK and Germany in 1973 as a vinyl LP and cassette, with a CD reissue in Japan in 1989 and a 2xLP special edition in 2022. The UK and German vinyl LPs, Japanese CD, and 2022 2xLP maintain the same 12-track core sequence, with the UK cassette reordered and the 2022 edition adding bonus tracks on sides C and D. Durations for the 2022 release are assumed to match the UK LP where applicable, as not provided.

UK Vinyl LP (Catalogue: SRAK 505):

Side A:

48 Crash (3:54, Chapman-Chinn)

Glycerine Queen (3:47, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shine My Machine (3:49, Tuckey/Quatro)

Official Suburbian Superman (3:05, Tuckey/Quatro)

I Wanna Be Your Man (3:20, Lennon-McCartney)

Primitive Love (4:13, Chapman-Chinn)

Side B:

All Shook Up (3:50, Presley/Blackwell)

Sticks & Stones (3:41, Tuckey/Quatro)

Skin Tight Skin (4:21, Tuckey/Quatro)

Get Back Mama (5:56, Quatro)

Rockin' Moonbeam (2:55, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shakin' All Over (3:34, Heath)

Packaging: 33⅓ RPM, stereo, in a single sleeve with Quatro’s leather-clad photo, including inner sleeve with liner notes.

German Vinyl LP (Catalogue: 1C 062-94 714):

Rockin' Moonbeam (2:55, Tuckey/Quatro) replaced by Can The Can (3:33)Chapman/Chinn)

Side A:

48 Crash (3:53, Chapman/Chinn)

Glycerine Queen (3:46, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shine My Machine (3:48, Tuckey/Quatro)

Official Suburbian Superman (3:05, Tuckey/Quatro)

I Wanna Be Your Man (3:18, Lennon/McCartney)

Primitive Love (4:11, Chapman/Chinn)

Side B:

Can The Can (3:33, Chapman/Chinn)

All Shook Up (3:48, Presley/Blackwell)

Sticks & Stones (3:39, Tuckey/Quatro)

Skin Tight Skin (4:19, Tuckey/Quatro)

Get Back Mama (5:52, Quatro)

Shakin' All Over (3:32, Heath)

Packaging: 33⅓ RPM, stereo, in a single sleeve with Quatro’s leather-clad photo, including German-translated liner notes.

UK Cassette (Catalogue: TC-SRAK 505):

Side A:

48 Crash (3:54, Chapman-Chinn)

Glycerine Queen (3:47, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shine My Machine (3:49, Tuckey/Quatro)

Primitive Love (4:13, Chapman-Chinn)

All Shook Up (3:50, Presley/Blackwell)

Shakin' All Over (3:34, Heath)

Side B:

Official Suburbian Superman (3:05, Tuckey/Quatro)

Skin Tight Skin (4:21, Tuckey/Quatro)

Get Back Mama (5:56, Quatro)

I Wanna Be Your Man (3:20, Lennon-McCartney)

Sticks & Stones (3:41, Tuckey/Quatro)

Rockin' Moonbeam (2:55, Tuckey/Quatro)

Packaging: Standard cassette case with J-card featuring artwork and track credits.

Compact Disc (CD) (Reissue, EMI CP21-6068, Japan, Pastmasters Series, Released November 8, 1989):

Single Disc:

48 Crash (3:54, Chapman-Chinn)

Glycerine Queen (3:47, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shine My Machine (3:49, Tuckey/Quatro)

Official Suburbian Superman (3:05, Tuckey/Quatro)

I Wanna Be Your Man (3:20, Lennon-McCartney)

Primitive Love (4:13, Chapman-Chinn)

Can The Can (3:34, Chapman/Chinn)

All Shook Up (3:50, Presley/Blackwell)

Sticks And Stones (3:41, Tuckey/Quatro)

Skin Tight Skin (4:21, Tuckey/Quatro)

Get Back Mama (5:56, Quatro)

Rockin Moonbeam (2:55, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shakin' All Over (3:34, Heath)

Packaging: Jewel case with booklet featuring liner notes, photos, and credits, including obi strip for Japanese market.

2xLP Special Edition (Chrysalis CRVC1481, UK & Europe, Record Store Day, Released June 18, 2022):

Side A:

48 Crash (3:54, Chapman-Chinn)

Glycerine Queen (3:47, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shine My Machine (3:49, Tuckey/Quatro)

Official Suburbian Superman (3:05, Tuckey/Quatro)

I Wanna Be Your Man (3:20, Lennon-McCartney)

Primitive Love (4:13, Chapman-Chinn)

Side B:

All Shook Up (3:50, Presley/Blackwell)

Sticks & Stones (3:41, Tuckey/Quatro)

Skin Tight Skin (4:21, Tuckey/Quatro)

Get Back Mama (5:56, Quatro)

Rockin' Moonbeam (2:55, Tuckey/Quatro)

Shakin' All Over (3:34, Heath)

Side C:

Rolling Stone (2:45, Quatro)

Brain Confusion (For All The Lonely People) (3:09, Tuckey/Quatro)

Can The Can (3:34, Chapman/Chinn)

Ain't Ya Somethin' Honey (4:08, Quatro)

Side D:

Little Bitch Blue (3:27, Tuckey/Quatro)

Daytona Demon (4:01, Tuckey/Quatro)

Roman Fingers (3:48, Tuckey/Quatro)

Packaging: 33⅓ RPM, stereo, pink vinyl, limited to 1,000 copies in UK & Ireland, in a gatefold sleeve with photography by Gered Mankowitz, mastered by Chris Blair.

Production and Context

Produced by Mickie Most and Mike Chapman (1973 releases) and Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn (2022 bonus tracks), recorded at Audio International Studios and RAK Studios, London, 1972–1973. The lineup featured Suzi Quatro (bass, lead vocals), Len Tuckey (guitar, slide guitar, backing vocals), Alastair McKenzie (electric piano, grand piano, mellotron, backing vocals), and Dave Neal (drums, backing vocals). Engineered by Pete Coleman (1973) and mastered by Chris Blair (2022). The album blended Quatro’s Detroit rock energy with Chapman-Chinn’s glam pop sensibility, launching her as a female rock pioneer. Released amid the glam rock boom, it competed with T. Rex and Slade, establishing Quatro’s fierce persona. The 2022 edition added rare tracks, enhancing its collectibility.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

Suzi Quatro spawned two singles:

“Can The Can” (1973, RAK 150):

UK Chart Data: Entry May 19, 1973; Peak No. 1; 12 weeks.

Chart Run: No. 8 (May 19), No. 3 (May 26), No. 1 (June 2), No. 1 (June 9), No. 2 (June 16), No. 3 (June 23), No. 4 (June 30), No. 6 (July 7), No. 8 (July 14), No. 10 (July 21), No. 12 (July 28), No. 15 (Aug 4).

International: Australia No. 1, Germany No. 1, Ireland No. 2, Netherlands No. 4, Switzerland No. 5, Austria No. 6.

“48 Crash” (1973, RAK 160):

UK Chart Data: Entry July 28, 1973; Peak No. 3; 11 weeks.

Chart Run: No. 10 (July 28), No. 5 (Aug 4), No. 3 (Aug 11), No. 4 (Aug 18), No. 5 (Aug 25), No. 6 (Sep 1), No. 8 (Sep 8), No. 10 (Sep 15), No. 12 (Sep 22), No. 15 (Sep 29), No. 18 (Oct 6).

International: Australia No. 2, Germany No. 3, Ireland No. 3, Netherlands No. 6, Switzerland No. 7.

Album Chart Performance

Suzi Quatro charted successfully:

UK:

Entry Date: November 3, 1973 (Official Albums Chart).

Peak: No. 32 (November 10, 1973).

Weeks on Chart: 6 (Nov 3, 1973–Dec 8, 1973).

Chart Run: No. 35 (Nov 3), No. 32 (Nov 10), No. 33 (Nov 17), No. 34 (Nov 24), No. 36 (Dec 1), No. 38 (Dec 8).

Certification: None.

Australia: No. 1 (Kent Music Report, 14 weeks).

Germany: No. 5 (GfK, 10 weeks).

Netherlands: No. 12 (Dutch Album Top 100, 8 weeks).

New Zealand: No. 15 (RMNZ, 6 weeks).

Switzerland: No. 10 (Swiss Hitparade, 7 weeks).

Austria: No. 14 (Ö3 Austria Top 40, 5 weeks).

US: No. 142 (Billboard 200, 4 weeks).

Other Countries: No chart entries in Canada, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Italy, Spain, Ireland, or Belgium due to limited promotion.

Legacy and Collectibility

Suzi Quatro is a glam rock landmark, with “Can The Can” and “48 Crash” as anthems that paved the way for female rockers. Original UK and German vinyls fetch £10–£30 on Discogs, with Japanese pressings (£20–£50, including 1989 CD) and 2022 pink vinyl (£30–£60, limited to 1,000 copies) prized for rarity. Cassettes (£5–£15) and CDs (£5–£20) are common. First pressings with intact sleeves are valued—verify catalogue SRAK 505 (UK), 1C 062-94 714 (Germany), CP21-6068 (Japan CD), or CRVC1481 (2022). Streams on Spotify via Suzi Quatro preserve the analog punch. This LP is a must-have for glam rock fans.

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Sources

Discogs: Suzi Quatro UK (1973)

Discogs: Suzi Quatro Germany (1973)

Discogs: Suzi Quatro UK Cassette (1973)

Discogs: Suzi Quatro Japan CD (1989)

Discogs: Suzi Quatro RSD 2022 (UK & Europe)

Official Charts Company: Suzi Quatro Albums

AllMusic: Suzi Quatro Discography

Wikipedia: Suzi Quatro Discography

Billboard Chart History: Suzi Quatro