MOTT THE HOOPLE - ALL THE YOUNG DUDES - Vinyl LP - Columbia - 1972 VG (2698)
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MOTT THE HOOPLE - ALL THE YOUNG DUDES - Vinyl LP - Columbia - 1972 VG  (2698)

All the Young Dudes – Mott the Hoople (1972)

All the Young Dudes is the fifth studio album by Mott the Hoople, released on September 8, 1972, by CBS Records (UK) and Columbia Records (US). The album was a turning point for the band, as they were on the verge of breaking up when David Bowie stepped in, offering them the song All the Young Dudes and producing the album. This record marked their transition into glam rock, solidifying their place in rock history.

Album Details

  • Genre: Glam Rock, Hard Rock

  • Length: 40:47 minutes

  • Label: CBS Records (UK), Columbia Records (US)

  • Producer: David Bowie

  • Chart Performance:

    • UK Albums Chart: Peaked at #21

    • US Billboard 200: Peaked at #37

    • Title Track: All the Young Dudes reached #3 in the UK and #37 in the US

Track Listing

Side One
  1. Sweet Jane – 4:20 (Originally by The Velvet Underground)

  2. Momma’s Little Jewel – 4:26

  3. All the Young Dudes – 3:31 (Written by David Bowie)

  4. Sucker – 4:58

  5. Jerkin’ Crocus – 4:00

Side Two
  1. One of the Boys – 6:46

  2. Soft Ground – 3:16 (Lead vocals by Verden Allen)

  3. Ready for Love / After Lights – 6:46 (Later re-recorded by Bad Company)

  4. Sea Diver – 2:54 (Arranged by Mick Ronson)

Production & Legacy

  • David Bowie’s Influence: Bowie rescued the band from disbanding, offering them All the Young Dudes and producing the album.

  • Cover Art: The album cover features a stylized image of a man in a suit, reflecting the glam rock aesthetic.

  • Remastered Editions: A 2006 remastered version was released with bonus tracks, including demos and live recordings.

  • Critical Acclaim:

    • Rolling Stone ranked it #484 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2012).

    • Pitchfork rated it 7.8/10, praising its glam rock energy.

  • Influence: The album helped define glam rock, influencing artists like Queen, Def Leppard, and Oasis.

This album captures Mott the Hoople’s transformation, blending hard rock with Bowie’s glam influence. 

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