We Won't Give In Single UK (1987)

Noddy & Jim's Ooh La La In L.A.

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1987, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: BOYZ 2), Slade’s “We Won't Give In” was their defiant late-’80s anthem. Backed with “Ooh La La In L.A.,” both written by Noddy Holder & Jim Lea — “We Won't Give In” produced by Jim Lea, “Ooh La La In L.A.” by John Punter — this final classic-lineup single did not chart. Licensed from RCA-BMG, issued in picture sleeve. The last hurrah before the band’s 1991 split.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: Cheapskate Records.

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

Full Track Listing

Side A

We Won't Give In – Producer: Jim Lea – Written-By: Lea, Holder

Side B

Ooh La La In L.A. – Producer: John Punter – Written-By: Lea, Holder

Reissues & Global Variants

No known international or reissue variants.

Production and Context

“We Won't Give In” produced by Jim Lea. “Ooh La La In L.A.” produced by John Punter. Final single with Noddy Holder before his 1992 departure. A-side became a fan favourite and staple of later live shows.

Chart Performance

No UK chart entry.

Legacy and Collectibility

“We Won't Give In” is Slade’s final classic-lineup single — a proud, anthemic curtain call. Original Cheapskate pressings fetch £10–£30 on eBay/Discogs. Verify catalogue BOYZ 2. Streams limited (often on You Boyz Make Big Noize expanded editions). This single is a must-have for Slade die-hards.

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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