The G. Band: Lay Your Love On Me Single (1976)

A Glam Rock Heartthrob's Plea

The G. Band’s “Lay Your Love On Me” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the UK on November 5, 1976, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 4710). Backed with “Hard To Settle Down,” this upbeat glam rock track, written by Gerry Shephard and John Springate, was the band's debut under their new name. Produced by Mike Leander.

Both tracks taken from the CBS album "Paris Match" S 81717.

Single Breakdown

Tracklist

Label: CBS – S CBS 4710

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, solid centre

Mastered By – Arun*

Producer – Mike Leander

Both Tracks Taken From The CBS Album "Paris Match" S 81717

UK Pressing Variations

In the UK, two versions of the vinyl single were released, each with slight variations.

Single 7" Vinyl (Promotional) White Label printed with release date

Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial) Pushout Center

Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial) Solid Center

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Weekly charts

The release filed to make any impact on the BBC Official Singles Chart

Overseas Pressings

Japan

Label: Epic – 06SP-131

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo

Australia

Label: CBS – BA 222257

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

Netherlands

Label: CBS – CBS 4710

Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

Date: March 9, 1977

Legacy

“Lay Your Love On Me” is a G. Band bubblegum glam staple, with “Hard To Settle Down” adding rock edge. Original UK 7-inch vinyls (solid centre) fetch £3–£10 on eBay/Discogs. Verify catalogue S CBS 4710. Streams on Spotify via Paris Match reissues preserve the analog bounce. This single is a must-have for Matchbox/G. Band fans and glam collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources:

Discogs: Lay Your Love On Me (1976)

45cat: S CBS 4710 Single

Spotify

Wikipedia: G. Band

Official Charts Company: G. Band Singles

AllMusic: G. Band Discography