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What was the change in the line-up for The Sweet?
Guitarist Mick Stewart joined in 1969 when Torpey decided to leave The Sweet after a gig at Playhouse Theatre Walton-on-Thames on 5 July 1969.
Did The Sweet have more success with the new line-up containing guitarist Mick Stewart?
The Sweet albums' failure to match the success of their singles was a problem that would plague the band throughout their career.
Who gave The Sweet a new record deal after they left the budget label Music For Pleasure?
The Sweet signed a new record contract with EMI's Parlophone label.

Question: What year did The Sweet get a new record deal?
Self-contained rewrite: What year did The Sweet get the new record deal?