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🔘 BAAL – Single: Feb. 1982
Label: RCA Records PB 110 Date: February 26, 1982 (UK) Tracklist: 5 tracks Length: Approx. 8–10 min read David Bowie’s Baal, backed with “All the Madmen,” was released as a 7-inch vinyl EP single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PB 110) on February 26, 1982. Featuring recordings of songs composed for Bertolt Brecht’s play Baal, this EP marked Bowie’s final release of new material with RCA before his transition to EMI. 🔘 – Sub‑Heading Bowie’s stark, theatrical farewel

David Bowie
Feb 26, 19824 min read


🔘 ALABAMA SONG – Single: Feb. 1980
David Bowie’s “Alabama Song,” backed with a new version of “Space Oddity,” was released on February 22, 1980, debuting at No. 23 and charting for five weeks.

David Bowie
Feb 22, 19804 min read


🔘 Suffragette City – Single: Jul. 1976
Label: RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Font Label: RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Back In the blistering summer of 1976, David Bowie was fully immersed in his “Thin White Duke” persona. Riding the wave of the critically acclaimed *Station to Station* album, he re-released one of his most explosive tracks from the Ziggy Stardust era as a single. Released on July 9, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2726. Backed with

David Bowie
Jul 9, 19763 min read


🔘 TVC 15 – Single: Apr. 1976
In the spring of 1976, David Bowie was riding high on the success of his groundbreaking *Station to Station* album. Deep in his “Thin White Duke” persona, he released “TVC 15” — a hypnotic, quirky, and funk-infused track that blended science fiction, paranoia, and danceable grooves. Released on April 30, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2682. Backed with the dark, intense “We Are The Dead,” this 7-inch release showcased the experimental and

David Bowie
Apr 30, 19763 min read


🔘 The Lies In Your Eyes – Single: Jan. 1976
In the mid-1970s, The Sweet had evolved from their early bubblegum-glam sound into a harder, more mature rock band. With their platform boots swapped for a tougher image, they released “The Lies In Your Eyes” — a sleek, driving rocker that showcased their heavier musical direction while retaining strong melodic hooks. Released on January 9, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2641. Backed with “Cockroach,” this 7-inch release marked one of the f

Sweet
Jan 9, 19763 min read


📰 Play Don’t Worry – Album Advert: Feb 1975
A February 22, 1975 Melody Maker advert promoting Mick Ronson’s Play Don’t Worry, highlighting his evolution as a solo artist following Slaughter on 10th Avenue and his tenure with Bowie.

Mick Ronson
Feb 22, 19752 min read


🔘 Young Americans – Single: Feb. 1975
David Bowie’s “Young Americans” peaked at No. 18 on March 8, 1975, spending 7 weeks on the Official Singles Chart.

David Bowie
Feb 21, 19753 min read


📰 Young Americans – Single Advert: Feb 1975
A monochrome one‑page Scrapbook advert from February 22, 1975 promoting Bowie’s “Young Americans,” capturing the moment he pivoted from glam rock into a bold new soul‑infused identity.

David Bowie
Feb 21, 19752 min read


🔘 Turn It Down – Single: Nov. 1974
Released in the UK on November 1, 1974, Sweet’s “Turn It Down,” backed with “...Someone Else Will,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RCA Victor Records (RCA 2480). Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and produced by the Chinnichap team, the track was the second single from *Desolation Boulevard*. A hard‑edged glam‑rock anthem built on heavy riffs, pounding drums, and Brian Connolly’s soaring vocals, it marked one of the band’s more aggressive mid‑’70s releases. Enteri

Sweet
Nov 1, 19743 min read


📰 Sally Can’t Dance Lou Reed - Advert : Sep. 1974
A half-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Lou Reed’s new album *Sally Can’t Dance*. Your mother wouldn’t like it… The new album from Lou Reed “Sally Can’t Dance”. Melody Maker Date: September 28, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold, stylised “Lou Reed” logo at the top • Large circular portrait of Lou Reed wearing dark sunglasses and a black jacket • Provocative tagline “Your mother wouldn’t like it…” • Clear announcement of the album *Sally Can’t

Lou Reed
Sep 28, 19742 min read
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