David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Records Date: May 18, 1979 (UK) / May 25, 1979 (US) Catalogue: PL 13254 Format: LP Country: United Kingdom / United States THE STORY Lodger was released as the final chapter of David Bowie’s acclaimed Berlin Trilogy, following Low and “Heroes”. Recorded with Brian Eno and produced by Tony Visconti, the album moved away from the ambient and instrumental leanings of its predecessors toward more structured art rock, avant-pop, worl

A Radio Times listing and appreciation from May 20, 1979, highlighting a special BBC Radio 1 programme devoted to David Bowie, featuring commentary by Tony Visconti. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Radio Times Date: May 20, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Radio Listing / Feature THE STORY This entry promotes a two-hour Star Special on BBC Radio 1 curated by David Bowie himself. The programme blends his favourite tracks with personal reflections on his career. It inc

A major review of David Bowie’s new album Lodger as he continued to push boundaries in the final chapter of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 19, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review / Feature THE STORY This substantial feature reviews Bowie’s latest album Lodger, exploring its experimental sound and eclectic influences. The piece draws comparisons to Errol Flynn’s adventurous spirit and discusses how Bowie blends “ne

A major feature from New Musical Express dated May 19, 1979, based on David Bowie’s appearance on Capital Radio’s Nicky Horne show promoting his new album Lodger.

A bright, confident cover from Smash Hits (issue dated May 17–31, 1979) featuring a close-up portrait of David Bowie with tousled blonde hair and a slight smile.

This Capital Radio advert from May 17 1979 announces David Bowie’s appearance on Nicky Horne’s “Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It”, broadcast Monday, May 14 1979 between 9 pm and 11 pm. The programme featured Bowie in conversation with ten listeners, discussing his creative process, influences, and tracks from his new album Lodger.

A full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s new single “Boys Keep Swinging” from the upcoming album Lodger. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 12, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement THE STORY This striking advert features Bowie in a dynamic, expressive pose — shirt open, tie loose, caught mid-movement. The design uses a handwritten, scrawled style across the page with the text “David Bowie – ‘Boys Keep

A striking cover and in-depth album review from Record Mirror dated May 5, 1979, featuring David Bowie and his new album Lodger. The image captures Bowie in his late‑’70s transitional phase — intense, minimal, and enigmatic — coinciding with the release of his album Lodger.

A brief news item from Melody Maker dated May 5, 1979, announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming album Lodger and lead single “Boys Keep Swinging” SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 5, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Item THE STORY This short piece reveals the title of Bowie’s new album Lodger, produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, set for release on May 25. It also announces the lead single “Boys Keep Swinging” arriving the following week. The ar

A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting the upcoming release of David Bowie’s live double album Stage, published on July 22, 1978.