Suzi Quatro: The Wild One Single (1974)

A Leather-Clad Glam Roar

Suzi Quatro’s “The Wild One” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 1, 1974, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 185). Backed with “Shake My Sugar,” this energetic glam rock anthem, written and produced by Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn, and was the third single from her second album, Quatro also Produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn,

The A-side’s gritty guitars and Quatro’s fierce vocals propelled it to No. 7 on November 24-30, 1974 on the UK Singles Chart where it remained for for 10 weeks.

"The Wild One" appeared in Floria Sigismondi's 2010 movie, The Runaways, a coming-of-age biopic about Cherie Currie (played by Dakota Fanning) and the 1970s all-girl rock band, the Runaways. This film was inspired by and loosely based on Currie's 1989 memoir, Neon Angel. Suzi Quatro had a significant influence on the Runaways, both musically and personally, particularly for Joan Jett, leading the film to make several references to her.

Single Overview

A-Side: “The Wild One”

Written and Produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn.

B-Side: “Shake My Sugar”

Written by Suzi Quatro and Len Tuckey. A sultry, mid-tempo blues-rocker with a seductive groove. Produced by Chapman and Chinn, it complemented the A-side’s fire.

Release Details:

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

7-Inch Vinyl (RAK 185): “The Wild One” / “Shake My Sugar.” In a RAK company sleeve.

Notes: ℗ & © 1974 RAK Records. Recorded at Audio International Studios, London, 1974. Matrix numbers (e.g., RAK 185 A-1) confirm authenticity.

UK Variations

Single 7" Vinyl Promotional

Label: RAK – RAK 185

A The Wild One

Written-By – N. Chinn -M. Chapman

B Shake My Sugar

Written-By – Tuckey, Quatro

Producer – Mike Chapman And Nicky Chinn

Single 7" Vinyl Commercial Four Prong Centre

Label: RAK – RAK 185

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Pushout Centre

A The Wild One

B Shake My Sugar

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RAK Records Ltd.

Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.

Published By – Chinnichap

Published By – Rak Publishing Ltd.

Pressed By – EMI Records

Producer – Mike Chapman And Nicky Chinn*

(P) 1974 RAK Records Ltd.

Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Runout, A-side, stamped): YRAK 185 A-1

Matrix / Runout (Variant 1:Runout, B-side, stamped): YRAK 185 B-1

Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Runout, A-Side, Etched): YRAK 185 A 2

Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Runout, B-Side, Etched): YRAK 185 B - 2

Single 7" Vinyl Commercial Solid Centre Single

Label: RAK – RAK 185

A The Wild One 2:49

B Shake My Sugar 3:52

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RAK Records Ltd.

Published By – Chinnichap

Published By – Rak Publishing Ltd.

Producer – Mike Chapman And Nicky Chinn*

℗ 1974 RAK Records Ltd.

A: Chinnichap/RAK Publ. Ltd.

B: RAK Publ. Ltd.

Deleted 1977

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): YRAK 185 A2 M

Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): YRAK 185 B-2 1 G

Country Variations

The single was released in several countries with minor variations mostly in a picture sleeve

Belgium - RAK - 1974

Brazil - Odeon - 1974

Denmark - RAK - 1974

France - RAK - 1974

Germany - RAK - 1974

Ireland - RAK - 1974

Italy - Columbia - 1974

Japan - EMI - 1974

Netherlands - RAK - 1974

Philippines - Parlophone - 1974

Portugal - RAK - 1974

South Africa - RAK - 1974

Spain - Odeon - 1974

Sweden - RAK - 1974

Turkey - Grafonola - 1974

Yugoslavia - RAK - 1974

Argentina - RAK - 1975

Japan - RAK - 1975

Mexico - EMI - 1975

New Zealand - RAK - 1975

Have you snagged this Quatro classic in your vinyl collection? Does “The Wild One” unleash your inner rebel? Share in the comments!

Sources

Discogs: The Wild One (1974)

45cat: RAK 185 Single

YouTube: The Wild One Official Audio

Wikipedia: The Wild One (Suzi Quatro song)

Official Charts Company: Suzi Quatro Singles

AllMusic: Suzi Quatro Discography

Billboard Chart History: Suzi Quatro