David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

A quarter-page advertisement from the June 12, 1970 issue of Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival,” featuring a striking illustrated portrait of Bowie. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 12, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement (quarter page) Title: David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL THE STORY The ad prominently displays the title “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL” with the tagline “is a single you won’t f

David Bowie’s two-part single “Memory Of A Free Festival” released on Mercury Records in a standard company sleeve, marking a key transitional release between his folk-rock period and the glam era. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Label: Mercury Records Date: June 12, 1970 Catalogue: MF 1135 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Memory Of A Free Festival Part 1 B-Side: “Memory Of A Free Festival Part 2 Written by: David Bowie Produced by: Tony Visconti

A strikingly androgynous cover from Curious Magazine capturing Bowie and Freddie Buretti at the dawn of glam culture — a moment when fashion, sexuality, and art collided in Britain’s post‑Swinging London underground. Details Publication: Curious Magazine Date: May 1970 Country: United Kingdom Issue: No. 19 Section / Page: Cover Feature + Article Format: Photo Feature / Interview / Cultural Profile What the Clipping Shows The cover presents David Bowie and Freddie Buretti in

Release Date: July 11, 1969 Label: Philips Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Catalogue Number: BF 1801 THE RELEASE David Bowie’s groundbreaking single “Space Oddity”, a haunting, cinematic folk-psych narrative introducing Major Tom, backed with the orchestral ballad “Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud”. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the single blended Mellotron, dramatic orchestration, and storytelling, setting it apart from the 1969 pop landscape. WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS • C

The July 15, 1967 edition of Melody Maker reviews David Bowie’s new Deram single “Love You Tuesday”, praising him as one of the few truly original solo singers operating in the British music scene. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 15, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Section: Singles Review THE STORY The reviewer highlights Bowie’s very unusual material and good voice with Anthony Newley connotations. While noting that his voice matters little when he makes fine songs of thi

THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Release Date: July 14, 1967 Label: Deram Records (UK) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Catalogue Number: DM 135 David Bowie’s early Deram single featuring the whimsical, music-hall influenced “Love You Till Tuesday” backed with the gentler melodic pop track “Did You Ever Have a Dream”. Both songs were written by Bowie and produced by Mike Vernon, showcasing his pre-glam theatrical style and experimentation with character-drive

In the early summer of 1964, a 17-year-old Davie Jones — the future David Bowie — made his official recording debut. Fronting his band The King Bees, he released this raw, energetic R&B-flavoured beat single that marked the very first step in one of the most legendary careers in music history. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Davie Jones with The King Bees Label: Vocalion Pop Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: June 5, 1964 Genre: Beat, Rhythm & Blues, Rock 'n' R