David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

Full-page promotional advertisement in Record Mirror for David Bowie’s single “Be My Wife” (coupled with “Speed of Life”), this version featuring bold red typography. PUBLICATION Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 25, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE — HIS NEW SINGLE ‘BE MY WIFE’ THE STORY This is a later run of the promotional ad for the second single from the Low album. The striking red colour scheme differentiat

Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new RCA single “Be My Wife” (coupled with the instrumental “Speed of Life”), taken from the album Low. PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 18, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE — HIS NEW SINGLE ‘BE MY WIFE’ THE STORY This clean, minimalist advertisement features large blue “DAVID BOWIE” lettering and a striking profile photograph of Bowi

David Bowie released “Be My Wife” as the second single from his groundbreaking album Low. A more conventional and emotionally direct rock track compared to the album’s experimental electronic side, it showcased Bowie’s ragtime piano and heartfelt lyrics during his innovative “Berlin period.” Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Victor Date: June 17, 1977 Catalogue: PB 1017 / PB 11017 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Be My Wife” Written by: David Bowie Produced by: Davi

A major two-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 21, 1977, featuring a candid conversation between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 21, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY This article presents a revealing TV interview between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The pair discuss Iggy’s solo career, their working relationship, punk rock, stage personas, and personal struggles. Bowie

This Melody Maker feature from September 4 1976 presents David Bowie through the lens of a student essay contest, written by Chris Brazier of Nottingham University, who won second prize for his piece titled “Bowie: Beauty Before Outrage.” The essay offers an articulate, introspective analysis of Bowie’s artistry, exploring his evolution from Hunky Dory to Station to Station and his impact on modern music and culture. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1976 Country:

cheeky, snapshot‑style Rolling Stone moment capturing the surreal heights of mid‑’70s Bowie fandom — a full David Bowie lookalike contest in Chicago, complete with costumes, poses, and a prize fit for a glam‑era champion. Nearly 150 entrants turned up, all eager to embody Bowie’s ever-shifting personas during the height of The Man Who Fell to Earth era. The magazine treats the event with affectionate humour, presenting it as both absurd and endearing — a perfect illustration

This Rolling Stone advertisement from August 1976 promotes Nicolas Roeg’s science‑fiction masterpiece The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie. The stark, minimalist design captures the film’s surreal tone and Bowie’s enigmatic presence, emphasizing its “mind‑boggling” impact on audiences. Publication: Rolling Stone Date: August 12 1976 Country: United States The monochrome advert features a stylized silhouette of David Bowie in profile, his angular features rendered

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: July 15 1976 Country: USA Section / Pages: Review Title: Bowie Film Falls Flat: Too Much of Nothing Writer: Paul Nelson This Rolling Stone review critiques Nicolas Roeg’s film The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie. Writer Paul Nelson describes the viewing experience as disjointed and emotionally distant, comparing it to “watching someone being sawed in half by a would‑be magician.” Nelson argues that Roeg’s direction

A full-page Rolling Stone advertisement promoting the film The Man Who Fell To Earth starring David Bowie. The striking colour-tinted profile portrait of Bowie with orange-tinged hair against a dramatic sky perfectly captures the film’s otherworldly atmosphere. With the bold headline “David Bowie in The Man Who Fell To Earth” and tagline “A fantastic movie about power, space, time and a visitor,” the advert positions Nicolas Roeg’s science-fiction masterpiece as a visually st

David Bowie Label: UK RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Release Date: July 9 1976 Type: Vinyl Record Format: 7" Single TRACK LISTING A: Suffragette City Composer: David Bowie Producers: Ken Scott, David Bowie B: Stay Composer: David Bowie Producers: David Bowie, Harry Maslin SLEEVE & PRESSING DETAILS Issued in picture sleeve, four‑prong centre, and demonstration four‑prong printed label in company sleeve. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Originally released April 28 1972 as the B‑