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5 unusual facts about Record Mirror


Claire and Friends

Claire and Friends' hit was released on both 7" and 12" vinyl; however in January 1987 chart analyst Alan Jones reported in his Record Mirror column that only 0.2% of the sales of "It's 'Orrible Being in Love" were on 12 inch, the lowest proportion of any hit single available on the format in 1986.

Douglas Muggeridge

In 1971, he appointed Rodney Collins - known as a supporter of pirate radio through his weekly music newspaper columns - as Publicity Officer for the two networks in an attempt to gain more coverage for Radio 1 in music papers such as the NME, Melody Maker, Disc and Record Mirror.

More Than a Lover

In December 1976, Tyler informed Record Mirror that her follow-up single to "Lost in France" would be "much more gutsy".

There Goes a Tenner

A review in Record Mirror commented that despite the comic tone of the song, the end left a rather unnerving effect.

Wheels Ain't Coming Down

Record Mirror stated "Slade might be able to bring the house down, but they're a bit stuck when it comes to flying on a plane when the wheels won't come down. Funny sort of thing to sing a song about really. Actually you wouldn't know it was Slade if it wasn't for the chorus. There's an uncharacteristic musical sophistication. Anyway keep your head low, because if this one lands it might bring all the houses down."



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