20 Years 1972-1992

10cc formed in 1972, initially consisting Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who between them were creative pop and experimental songwriters, as well as multi instrumentalists, singers and producers. They recorded most of their albums at their own Strawberry Studios (North) in Stockport and Strawberry Studios (South) in Dorking.

Originally signed to the UK Records label, 10cc first charted in September 1972 with their 1950's pastiche "Donna", which narrowly missed the #1 spot but spent a quarter of the year on the singles chart. 6 months later 10cc had their first #1 single "Rubber Bullets". They recorded 2 albums for the label before signing to Phonogram’s Mercury Records label in 1975.

Between 1972 and 1978, 10cc had 5 consecutive UK Top 10 albums. “Sheet Music” (#9 - 1974), “The Original Soundtrack” (#3 - 1975), “How Dare You!” (#5 - 1976), “Deceptive Bends” (#3 - 1977) and “Bloody Tourists” (#3 - 1978). Their double live album, “Live And Let Live”, recorded on tour in Manchester and London, reached #14 in 1977.

10cc also had 12 unique UK Top 30 singles, 10 of which reached the Top 10, whilst 3 of them were #1 hits. "Rubber Bullets" (1973), "I'm Not In Love" (1975) and "Dreadlock Holiday" (1978). "I'm Not In Love" was their breakthrough worldwide hit. During this period, there were also 2 hits collections released, reaching #9 in 1975 and #5 in 1979.

The forthcoming box set "20 Years : 1972 - 1992" is a 14 CD set containing 145 tracks, and includes all of the studio and official live albums released between 1972 to 1992, plus 2 additional discs featuring a selection of single edits, alternative mixes and versions and non album b sides, and includes a 10 000 word essay written by Liam Newton, author of the band’s official autobiography “The Worst Band In The World”.

Demon Records, January 26th, 2024.

Graham Gouldman remains very much at the helm and had just returned from a sell out Australian tour. 10cc will embark on an 18 date UK tour in March 2024, with their "Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour 2024".