David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

The official soundtrack to Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth, featuring five original songs written and performed by David Bowie alongside Trevor Jones’ atmospheric orchestral score. A beloved cult classic that perfectly blends pop, rock, and cinematic magic. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Bowie & Trevor Jones Title: Labyrinth (From the Original Soundtrack of the Jim Henson Film) Date: June 23, 1986 Label: EMI America Format / Type: LP (Vinyl) Country: Eur

This major NME feature presents an extensive interview with David Bowie conducted by Charles Shaar Murray at London's Savoy Hotel. The article centres on Bowie's new album Tonight, offering a track-by-track discussion while also exploring his views on religion, songwriting, collaborations, films and his changing creative outlook. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 29, 1984 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Sermon From The Savoy", Charles Shaar Mu

A striking full-page New Musical Express advertisement for David Bowie’s landmark album “Heroes”, featuring the now-iconic dramatic black-and-white portrait and the powerful slogan that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the Berlin Trilogy: “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.”

A striking June 1983 Starfix magazine cover featuring David Bowie in character from the film Furyo (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence), highlighting his acting career during a major cinematic phase. Publication: Starfix Date: June 1, 1983 Country: France Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: DAVID BOWIE FURYO THE STORY The cover shows David Bowie in military uniform and a distinctive hat, sitting in a vehicle with a serious expression. The issue also promotes other content includin

Originally written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop in 1976 and first released on Pop’s 1977 album The Idiot, “China Girl” began as a raw, emotionally fraught piece. Bowie’s 1983 re-recording — created partly to support Pop financially — reshaped the song into a bright, melodic pop track built around an Asian‑inflected guitar motif.

A sensational news item from The Sun dated May 19, 1983, reporting that the BBC considered David Bowie’s video for “China Girl” too provocative for prime-time television. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Sun Date: May 19, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Item THE STORY The article reveals that the BBC edited Bowie’s £100,000 “China Girl” video — which featured a romantic and sensual beach scene with an “Oriental beauty” — before it could be shown on Top of th

A major cover story and interview feature from Sunday (News of the World Magazine) dated May 1, 1983, exploring David Bowie at the height of his Let’s Dance success. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sunday – News of the World Magazine Date: May 1, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover + Feature THE STORY The cover features a striking close-up of Bowie wearing a brown hat with the playful yellow headline “HAS BOWIE GONE BONKERS? SEE INSIDE.” Inside, the feature includ

A vibrant cover and six-page interview feature from the French music magazine BEST dated May 1983, during the peak of Bowie’s Let’s Dance success. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: BEST Magazine Date: May 1983 Country: France Section / Pages: Front Cover + 6-page feature Title: Bowie Parle THE STORY This extensive interview captures David Bowie at the height of his commercial breakthrough with Let’s Dance. He reflects on his artistic evolution, the pressures of fame, and his place

A stylish cover and six-page interview feature from The Face magazine dated May 1983, during the peak of Bowie’s Let’s Dance success. David Bowie on the cover of The Face, May 1983 — photographed by Tony McGee, symbolising the cool precision of the Let’s Dance era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Face Date: May 1983 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 6-page feature THE STORY This extensive interview captures David Bowie at a moment of massive commercial su

A surprise early-’80s chart-revival reissue of Bowie’s 1967 novelty single — backed with “The Gospel According to Tony Day”. Issued by Decca to capitalise on Bowie’s rising mainstream profile, the single returned to the UK charts fifteen years after its original release.