David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

David Bowie’s Hunky Dory , a one-page scrapbook advert, April 21, 1972.

David Bowie’s "Starman - Fascinating Lyrics" , a one-page review in Scrapbook , April 28, 1972.

David Bowie’s "Starman"  backed with "Suffragette City" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RCA 2199) on April 28, 1972. The song was recorded the song on February 4. 1972 at Trident Studios in London with his backing band known as the Spiders from Mars – comprising guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Mick Woodmansey. The song was a late addition to the album, written as a direct response to RCA's request for

Scrapbook One Page Advert (Apr 22, 1972)

Scrapbook One Page Advert (Apr 21, 1972)

A haircut, a camera, a stage — and suddenly, the future arrived. March 17, 1972 was the night Bowie stepped into the light as someone new, and the world began to follow.

On 17 March 1972, Mister Crisp stepped onto the Birmingham Town Hall stage for a set that would vanish almost instantly into history — except for one detail: they opened for David Bowie on the night before Ziggy Stardust arrived.

Bowie's Early 1972 Wallington Gig Promo

A striking, minimalist Rolling Stone advert pairing a full‑body Bowie portrait with handwritten tracklists and a cascade of American critical praise for Hunky Dory.

A rare early‑tour advert for Bowie’s February 1972 Imperial College concert — a pivotal night that helped solidify the Ziggy Stardust persona and marked a turning point in his rise to stardom.