Sladest — 1973 compilation album by Slade

Sladest is a 1973 UK compilation by English glam-rock band Slade, gathering hit singles and earlier tracks into the band's first domestic compilation; it reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.

Overview

Sladest is a 1973 compilation album by the English glam-rock group Slade. Issued at the height of the band's commercial success, it collects many of their most popular singles alongside several earlier album tracks and lesser-known cuts. The compilation was marketed to British audiences as the band's first official domestic anthology and helped consolidate Slade's reputation during the early 1970s rock boom.

Content and characteristics

Rather than a themed studio record, Sladest is a curated sequence of singles, B-sides and representative album material designed to showcase the group's chart strengths and energetic style. The collection includes a number of the band's signature songs that exemplify their chant-like choruses, driving rhythms and raucous production.

Notable inclusions commonly associated with the compilation are memorable singles and fan favourites such as "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now"; it also gathers earlier hits and well-known tracks from the period when Slade rose to prominence.

Release and reception

Released in 1973, Sladest capitalised on Slade's string of successful singles. The compilation was issued on vinyl and became a commercial hit in the United Kingdom, reaching the top of the national album chart. Its success reflected the band's strong singles-driven popularity and the appeal of a single-disc summary of their work singles and career to that date.

Legacy and significance

Sladest played an important role in preserving Slade's early catalogue in a compact form and making it accessible to casual listeners as well as fans. The album helped maintain the group's profile between studio releases and remains a reference point for those exploring the glam-rock era. Slade's influence is noted in later artists and cover versions that brought some of their songs to international attention album.

Distinctions and notable facts

As the band's first UK compilation, Sladest stood apart from contemporaneous releases by offering a strongest-hits approach rather than new material. Different territories sometimes received variant compilations or track lists, so Sladest is often referenced specifically as the UK edition. For background on the group and how this collection fit into their catalog, see more on Slade and on historical compilations and reissues compilation.