Old New Borrowed and Blue

Old New Borrowed and Blue is the title of the fourth studio album by British group Slade. it was released on 15 February 1974 on Polydor records in the UK.

It was produced by Chas Chandler and all tracks were written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea (except Just Want a Little Bit, a cover version). The album uses a stylised inverted letter 'N' in the title and typeface.

Preceded by the 1973 lead single My Friend Stan, no.2 in October, the album went to no.1 in the UK in March 1974, two weeks after its release, after entering the charts at no.2. Its success was fuelled by Slade's Christmas no.1 single Merry Xmas Everybody, although the song did not feature on the album itself. A further track Everyday was also released as a single (no.3 in April). Two more top 3 singles followed, Bangin' Man and Far Far Away, although these tracks had not been included on the album.

Old New Borrowed and Blue consolidated the band's commercial success, after two previous no.1 albums, while still widening their musical pallet and giving the impression of a more 'serious' approach to their music. This would ultimately lead them to the Slade in Flame movie and album which would emerge later in the same year.

Personnel

 * Noddy Holder — lead vocals, rhythm guitar
 * Dave Hill — lead guitar, backing vocals
 * Jim Lea — bass, piano, guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (track 2)
 * Don Powell — drums, backing vocals

Singles
UK only