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A Record Mirror Bowie Triumph Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Record Mirror’s album review “Hunky Dory - Assisted By The Actor” hailed David Bowie’s Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244) as his best album to date. Produced by Ken Scott and “assisted by the actor,” the review praised the showcase of Bowie’s “almost violent range” of voice, strong backing (notably Rick Wakeman), and consistency across the production — including a good “Song For Bob Dylan.” The piece conclude

Bowie's Queen Bitch & Changes Glory Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page album review “Hunky Dory - The Best Thing to Come Out of Britain” hailed David Bowie’s Hunky Dory (RCA) as possibly the biggest thing to come out of Britain that year — and not through hype. The enthusiastic review called it Bowie’s best album to date, the most inventive song-writing in a long time, and praised its depth, mirroring events around the singer with ambiguity and

Bowie's Changes Single Promo Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted David Bowie’s new single “Changes” — the lead track from his album Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244). The bold ad highlighted the song’s infectious energy and Bowie’s rising star power, signaling the arrival of his glam era. A key early 1972 promo moment. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January 15, 1972. Format: Single advert.

David Bowie’s "Hunky Dory - The Most Intellectually Brilliant Man" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , January 8, 1972.

Bowie's Andy Warhol B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 7, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2160 / 74-0605), David Bowie’s “Changes” — backed with “Andy Warhol” — was the lead single from Hunky Dory . Produced by Ken Scott (assisted by The Actor), both tracks written by Bowie. Issued in solid centre, 4 prong centre, promo, mono, and reissue variants. "Not a disturbing or fantasy disc like some of Bowie's previous singles, but a shrewd insight int

A Rolling Stone Glam-Folk Prophecy Published in the US on January 6, 1972, Rolling Stone’s one-page album review “Hunky Dory - Male Femme Fatale” celebrated David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his breakthrough fourth album. The review hailed Bowie as a “male femme fatale,” praising the theatricality of “Changes,” “Life On Mars?,” “Queen Bitch,” and the album’s eclectic glam-folk brilliance. A key early US press moment for Bowie’s rise. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Rol

A Life On Mars Glam-Folk Masterpiece Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 17, 1971, on RCA Victor (catalogue: SF 8244 / LSP 4623), David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his fourth studio album — was the breakthrough that introduced the world to Ziggy-era Bowie. After taking a hiatus from touring and recording, Bowie focused on writing new songs, choosing to compose on the piano instead of the guitar as he had in his previous works. He gathered Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder

Rolling Stone One Page Advert (Dec 9, 1971)

A Historic Night at Market Square, September 25, 1971 On Saturday, September 25, 1971, at 8 p.m., David Bowie took the stage at Friars...

Crawdaddy One Page Article (July 4, 1971)

One Page (Jun 19, 1971)

Peter Noone’s "Oh You Pretty Thing" , a cover of the David Bowie song, backed with "Together Forever" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl...

Arnold Corns’ "Moonage Daydream"  backed with "Hang On to Yourself" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by B&C Records...

David Bowie’s "Burretti with Arnold Corns", a one-page article in Melody Maker, April 17, 1971. This was one of Bowie's side projects and...

David Bowie’s "Why Does He Like Dressing Up In Ladies Clothes?" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , April 17, 1971.

David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold the World  was released as an LP album in the UK by Mercury Records (catalog number 6338 041) on April 8,...

David Bowie’s "Pantomime Rock? Lauren Buccal? No, Its David Bowie", a one-page article in Rolling Stone, April 1, 1971. Who Refuses To Be...

Bowie's Black Country Rock B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 15, 1971, on Mercury Records (catalog number 6052 049), David Bowie’s “Holy Holy” — backed with “Black Country Rock” — was a non-album track recorded in November 1970 after completing The Man Who Sold the World. The single was created because the album was felt to lack an obvious single release. It did not chart. David Bowie’s "Holy Holy" backed with "Black Country Rock", was released as

1971's Pre-Ziggy Mercury Tease David Bowie’s standalone single “Holy Holy” (Mercury) revie published in the UK on January 9, 1971. The playful, cowboy-styled review compared Bowie to Jim Bowie and Syd Barrett, calling it a “strangely attractive sound.” A quirky early 1971 Bowie press moment. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 9, 1971. Format: Single review. Exact Text from the Review DAVID BOWIE: "Holy Holy" (Mercury). Shucks, Bo

Bowie's US Cartoon Cover Classic David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold The World LP was released in the US on 12" vinyl and 8-Track Cartridge on November 4, 1970, on Mercury Records (catalogue: SR-61325 and MC8 61325, respectively).. This 9-track proto-glam rock album, Bowie’s third, featured heavy riffs and sci-fi lyrics, marking his shift from folk to hard rock. Produced by Tony Visconti, it peaked at No. 105 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape . Issued in a cartoon cover sleeve (f