Collection 79-87

2007 digitally remastered two CD set, an unbeatable document of Slade's finest work during the second half of their illustrious career, including the smash hits 'My Oh My', 'Run Runaway' and 'All Join Hands'. Though collection covers the latter years of a band whose hit-single heyday had been in the previous decade, the '80s for Slade proved to be a true renaissance and a rockin' rebirth. It all started at the 1980 Reading Festival when a field full of Heavy Metal fans were treated to a Slade performance of such power and professionalism, the band were re-embraced by the audience as credible Hard Rock heroes. Thereafter it was hit singles, sold-out tours and a lucrative new record deal which yielded seven more years of Slade music. Here we present 33 tracks from a group who, while updating themselves for the new decade, also maintained the essential qualities that made Slade a unique British Pop/Rock band and a national treasure. Salvo.