From Major Tom to the Berlin exile David Bowie never stood still. Six decades of reinvention – folk dreamer, glam alien, plastic soul man, Thin White Duke, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. This ever-growing archive collects every UK studio album, live album, compilation, and single – plus adverts, reviews, features, and chart entries from the original music papers. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). Studio A

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In the spring of 1985, Bryan Ferry delivered one of his most elegant and seductive solo performances — a smooth, sophisticated ballad that became a timeless highlight of his post-Roxy Music career. Issued in the UK on 29 Apr 1985, “Slave To Love” was the lead single from his sixth solo studio album Boys and Girls. 🔘 The Story “Slave To Love” was written by Bryan Ferry and served as the perfect introduction to Boys and Girls. Recorded with a stellar cast of musicians, the tra

Elton John’s first live album captured the raw power of his early trio — piano, bass, and drums — recorded during a WABC‑FM broadcast in New York. The performance showcased a harder, more improvisational side of Elton, contrasting sharply with the lush studio productions of his early ’70s albums. Over time, the record became a cult favourite and a definitive document of his pre‑superstardom live sound. Released on April 9 1971 by DJM Records (DJLPS 414), the album marked Elt

A comprehensive chart page from Sounds magazine shows McGuinness Flint’s “When I’m Dead and Gone” at No. 1 on the singles chart, with T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan” climbing into the Top 10 at No. 12, signalling the first major chart breakthrough for the emerging glam sound. The album chart is led by Andy Williams’ *Greatest Hits*, followed by Simon & Garfunkel’s *Bridge Over Troubled Water* and a Tamla Motown compilation, reflecting the diverse commercial landscape at the end