A portrait of Bowie before the breakthrough — theatrical, tender, and searching — The World of David Bowie captures the moment just before everything changed.

In the autumn of 1969, a young David Essex released his second solo single. Still several years away from his major stardom in the 1970s, he delivered “The Day The Earth Stood Still” — a dramatic, upbeat pop-rock track with a strong melodic hook and a sci-fi inspired title. Released on September 26, 1969, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F 12967. Backed with “Is It So Strange?”, this 7-inch release captured Essex during his early recording career, b

In the autumn of 1965, a 17-year-old Marc Bolan (then still known as Mark Feld) stepped into the spotlight for the first time as a solo artist. Long before the folk mysticism of Tyrannosaurus Rex or the electric glam of T. Rex, he released his debut solo single “The Wizard” — a gentle, folk-tinged pop song with a touch of whimsy. Released on November 19, 1965, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F.12288. This 7-inch release marked the very beginning of

In the autumn of 1964, a 19-year-old Rod Stewart made his official solo debut with a raw, bluesy take on the Sonny Boy Williamson classic “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.” With his already distinctive raspy voice and a gritty, energetic delivery, the track captured Stewart’s deep love for American rhythm and blues. Released on October 30, 1964, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F 11996. Backed with “I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town,” this 7-in