Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Bowie's Posthumous Mail on Sunday Tribute Published in the UK on January 17, 2016, The Mail on Sunday’s cover “Golden Years: A Unique Tribute to a Musical Icon” was a heartfelt, full-colour tribute to David Bowie, released just one week after his passing on January 10, 2016. The cover featured a striking image of Bowie, with the feature celebrating his life, music, and cultural impact — from Ziggy Stardust to Blackstar — as the world mourned the loss of one of rock’s greatest

David Bowie’s A Super Star (Tribute), a one-page cover in Sunday Times Magazine, January 17, 2016.

A New Statesman Bowie Legacy Tribute Published in the UK on January 15, 2016, New Statesman Magazine’s one-page cover “Misfit Revolution Transformed Britain” was a powerful posthumous tribute to David Bowie, following his death on January 10, 2016. The cover featured Bowie in iconic pose, with the article exploring how his life, music, and cultural impact — from Ziggy Stardust to Berlin Trilogy to *Blackstar* — revolutionized and transformed British (and global) culture as a

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A Final Jazz-Rock Masterpiece David Bowie’s Black Star  was released as an album in the UK by ISO/Columbia Records (catalog number 88875173862) on January 8, 2016. Recorded in secret in New York City with his longtime co-producer Tony Visconti and a group of local jazz musicians. Bowie took inspiration from artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Death Gr, listening to them during the album's production. The cover art, designed by Barnbrook, a large black star with five star segme

David Bowie’s "Where Are We Now?"  backed with "The Informer" , was released as a digital single in the UK by Columbia Records on January 8, 2013, coinciding with Bowie's 66th birthday. It was the lead single from his 25th studio album, The Next Day, marking his first new release in a decade since Reality in 2003. The song, written by Bowie and produced by longtime collaborator Tony Visconti, is a reflective, melancholic ballad that explores themes of aging, nostalgia, and p

A Blackstar Theatrical Resurrection Released worldwide as a digital download on December 17, 2015 (FLAC/CDR promo December 20), David Bowie’s “Lazarus” was the second single from Blackstar. Premiered the same day on BBC Radio 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq show, this 6:22 jazz-rock epic — with Donny McCaslin’s sax, Tim Lefebvre bass, and Mark Guiliana drums — was produced/mixed by Bowie & Tony Visconti. Issued digitally via Columbia/ISO (Europe) and promo CDR (Japan). A haunting Blac

Marc Bolan & T.Rex Unchained: Home Recordings & Studio Outtakes 1972-1977 (8 CD box set) was released October 30, 2015. Containing the now out-of-print eight CDs in full, in a deluxe 12-inch book package which boasts brand new artwork and updated Mark Paytress annotations. The first 500 came with a free seven-inch single of Over The Flats / Meadows Of The Sea). Images below TRACKLIST: DISC 1 VOLUME ONE: 1972, PART ONE 1. Over The Flats 2. Sugar Baby 3. Children Of The World

Bowie's Cosmic Classic Remastered David Bowie’s “Space Oddity (UK Single Edit)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 2, 2015, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: DBSO 140). Backed with “Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (Single B-Side),” this limited-edition picture disc reissue celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s breakthrough single, featuring the original 1969 mono mixes. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the A-side’s psychedelic tale of astronaut Major Tom was pla

A Glam-Funk Picture Disc RSD Reissue Released as a limited edition picture disc vinyl LP in the UK on June 22, 2015, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMREC05), T. Rex’s Bolan's Zip Gun — was reissued on 180g remastered vinyl. Part of Demon’s T. Rex heavyweight reissue series (1972–1977), restored in original sleeve replication. A funky glam evolution from Marc Bolan. Album Overview Release Details Label: Demon Records. Format: Vinyl LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue,

For All The Cats (The Best of Marc Bolan and T. Rex) was released April 20, 2015 by UMC/Demon, as the definitive 2CD / 49 Track collection featuring virtually all of the A-Sides released during Marc’s lifetime plus a generous selection of B-Sides, key album tracks and rarities. Disc: 1 1 Debora - Tyrannosaurus Rex 2 One Inch Rock - Tyrannosaurus Rex 3 Pewter Suitor - Tyrannosaurus Rex 4 King of the Rumbling Spires - Tyrannosaurus Rex 5 By the Light of a Magical Moon - Tyrann

A Bolan US-Only Glam Picture Disc RSD Released as a limited edition picture disc vinyl LP in the UK on April 18, 2015, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMREC74), T. Rex’s Light Of Love — the 1974 US-only album — was reissued on 180g for Record Store Day. Produced/written by Marc Bolan, this 11-track set featured “Light Of Love,” “Teenage Dream,” and “Venus Loon.” Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l. Made in the EU. Album Overview Release Details Label: Demon Records.

A Record Store Day White Vinyl Compilation Released as a limited edition vinyl LP in Europe on April 18, 2015, on BMG/Sanctuary (catalogue: BMGRM047LP), David Bowie’s 1966 was a Record Store Day exclusive compilation of the six tracks from his three 1966 Pye singles. Pressed on white vinyl and limited to 2,000 copies, this release captured Bowie’s earliest professional recordings as a 19-year-old mod-pop singer-songwriter. Track Listing Side A I'm Not Losing Sleep (2:42) I Di

David Bowie’s "Changes"  backed with "Eight Line Poem" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl picture disc single in the UK by Parlophone Records (catalog number DBCHANGE40) on April 18, 2015, as part of Record Store Day. Format: 7" Picture Disc Label: RHINO Quantity: 6000 Continuation of 40th anniversary picture disc series. The previously unreleased AA side was recorded in 1971 for a small run of promo LPs made to secure David Bowie a record deal. Often referred to by Bowie afici

A Tyrannosaurus Rex Double Vinyl Reissue Released as a limited edition double vinyl LP in Europe on April 6, 2015, on Universal Music Catalogue/A&M Records (catalogue: 535 383-2), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels Of The Ages — their second studio album (1968) — was reissued on 180g vinyl with the original stereo mix on sides A/B and alternate mono takes on sides C/D. Produced by Tony Visconti, featuring Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrine Took. Gatefold cover w

T.Rex’s "The 7" Singles Box Set" , comprising 26 x 7-inch vinyl singles with reproductions of original sleeves from around the world, was released in the UK by Edsel Records on March 16, 2015. T.RE X A: Ride A White Swan B1: Is It Love B2: Summertime Blues C1: Hot Love D1: Woodland Rock D2: The King Of The Mountain Cometh E1: Get It On F1: There Was A Time - Raw Ramp G1: Jeepster H1: Life's A Gas I1: Telegram Sam J1: Cadilac J2: Baby Strange K1: Metal Guru L1: Thunderwing L2:

A Tyrannosaurus Rex Deluxe Double Vinyl Released as a limited deluxe double vinyl LP in the UK & Europe on February 9, 2015, on A&M Records/Universal Music (catalogue: 535 392-6), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn — their third studio album (1969) — was reissued on 180g vinyl with mono remaster plus 15 bonus tracks (alternate takes, Top Gear sessions, live). Gatefold sleeve. The final Bolan/Took duo masterpiece. Album Overview Release Details Label: A&M Records / Universal Music.

A Tyrannosaurus Rex Deluxe Double Vinyl Released as a limited deluxe double vinyl LP in the UK & Europe on January 26, 2015, on A&M Records/Universal Music (catalogue: 535389-6 / 0600753538968), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair... But Now They're Content To Wear Stars On Their Brows — their 1968 debut album — was reissued on 180g vinyl with mono remaster by Tony Visconti & Sean Magee plus 14 bonus tracks (demos, Joe Boyd session, Top Gear). Ga

Posted on October 23, 2025 – Marking 11 Years Since His Passing Today, as the calendar flips to October 23, it's impossible not to pause and reflect on one of the true icons of British glam rock: Alvin Stardust. It's been exactly 11 years since we lost him on this very day in 2014, at the age of 72, following a brave battle with prostate cancer. For those of us who grew up with his leather-clad swagger and infectious hooks, his absence still feels raw. Alvin wasn't just a mus

David Bowie’s "Knock on Wood"  backed with "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl picture disc single in the UK by Parlophone (catalog number DBKOW40) on September 22, 2014. The original 1974 "Knock on Wood" single was a UK Top 10 hit, while the US promoted "Rock 'n' Roll With Me" as a single in response to Donovan’s cover version at the time. Artist: David Bowie Title: Knock on Wood / Rock 'n' Roll With Me Label: Parlophone Country: UK Catalogue Number: DBK