A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Lulu’s new single “The Man Who Sold The World”. Lulu’s New Single — The Man Who Sold The World / Watch That Man. New Musical Express Date: January 19, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with elaborate hairstyle and strong makeup against a glowing circular background • Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE” • Tracks: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Watch That Man” •

A major Melody Maker news report announcing David Bowie’s unexpected split with his lawyer/manager Michael Lippman, just as he prepared for the *Diamond Dogs* tour and European dates. Shock waves in the Bowie camp — the Starman parts company with his manager during a critical career phase. Melody Maker Date: January 17, 1974 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie parts ways with manager/lawyer Michael Lippman • Brief statement issued confirming the split •

A striking one-page Rolling Stone advertisement promoting David Bowie’s album *Pin Ups*. Bowie Pin Ups. Rolling Stone Date: January 17, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Iconic black-and-white cover image featuring David Bowie and Twiggy in a close, dramatic pose • Bold, stylised “BOWIE PIN UPS” lettering running vertically • Prominent MainMan and RCA Records and Tapes branding • Classic 1973 glam visual aesthetic with Bowie’s distinctive Ziggy-era look 📰

A detailed Melody Maker report on David Bowie’s plans to return to the United States in the spring for the second leg of his tour with an expanded Spiders From Mars line-up, while finishing a new studio album at Trident Studios in London. Bowie expands the Spiders and prepares for a major American return. Melody Maker Date: January 13, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie heading back to America in spring for the second leg of his tour • Expanded Spiders F

The piece distils Bowie’s 1974 presence into a single, striking moment: a performer at the height of his visual power, using colour, attitude, and persona to redefine what a rock star could look like.

Artist: Lulu Label: Polydor Country: Germany Catalogue: 2001 490 A bold, dramatic reinvention of David Bowie’s 1970 composition, Lulu’s “The Man Who Sold the World” stands as one of the most striking and unexpected glam‑era collaborations — a smoky, theatrical performance shaped directly by Bowie and Mick Ronson. Released on January 11, 1974, the single arrived as Lulu’s first major release under her new association with Bowie. Issued by Polydor Records under catalogue

A striking full-page advertisement in Creem Magazine celebrates the New York Dolls as the band voted the best new group of 1973 by Creem and Circus readers, while Rolling Stone hailed them as the best hard rock group in America. The ad features a bold group portrait of the Dolls in full glam-trash regalia, with a smaller inset live shot and prominent text promoting their explosive second album *Too Much, Too Soon*. This January 8, 1974 Creem advert captures the New York Dolls

This *Zoo World* feature from January 3, 1974 arrives at a pivotal moment for Suzi Quatro. After years of grinding through Detroit’s club circuit, she had relocated to London, signed with Mickie Most, and begun her ascent with hits like “Can the Can” and “48 Crash.” The American press was only just catching up, and this article positions her as a bold, leather‑clad outsider thriving abroad.

A full-page Zoo World advertisement promoting the special live radio broadcast of Rod Stewart & The Faces on the King Biscuit Flower Hour. Hear Rod Stewart & The Faces off the record, on the December 30, King Biscuit Flower Hour. Zoo World Date: January 3, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, energetic black-and-white photograph of Rod Stewart performing • Announcement of the special live radio show on December 30, 1973 • Hosted by Bill Minkin in Quadrap

A candid four-page Circus Raves feature reflecting on the internal tensions within The Faces, the departure of Ronnie Lane, and the bittersweet final chapter of the band at the peak of their powers with the album *Overtures And Beginnings*. The Faces face the end — a reflective look at the cracks appearing in one of Britain’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll bands. Circus Raves Date: January 1, 1974 Length: 8 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Examination of the growing tensions and d