A full-page Creem Magazine advertisement promoting David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* album and the upcoming North American tour. “Diamond Dogs.” A new album by Bowie. On stage soon. Creem Magazine Date: August 1, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Full-colour reproduction of the iconic and controversial *Diamond Dogs* album cover featuring Bowie in his predatory crawling pose with the grotesque dog-human figures • “On stage soon” list of North American tour dates r

Released in the UK on June 14, 1974, David Bowie’s “Diamond Dogs,” backed with “Holy Holy,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RCA Records (APBO 0293). Serving as the second single and title track from Bowie’s eighth studio album *Diamond Dogs*, the release captured the album’s dystopian, post‑apocalyptic aesthetic. Written and produced by Bowie, the track blended raw guitar riffs, theatrical vocal delivery, and a gritty glam‑rock edge. The B-side featured a re-recorded ver

A full-page Rolling Stone advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new album Diamond Dogs. “Diamond Dogs.” A new album by Bowie. Rolling Stone Date: June 6, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Iconic and controversial album artwork showing Bowie shirtless in a crawling pose with the grotesque “Diamond Dogs” characters • “On stage soon” tour dates listed for the US and Canada (June–July 1974) • “On record now” announcement for the new album *Diamond Dogs* • RCA R

A high‑voltage glam‑rock classic, “The Ballroom Blitz” captured The Sweet at their most explosive — a thunderous fusion of power‑pop hooks, razor‑sharp riffs, and theatrical swagger that became one of the defining anthems of the glam era. Released on September 14, 1973, the single arrived as the band’s next major Chinnichap‑penned hit following “Hell Raiser.” Issued by RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2403, the track delivered a ferocious, adrenaline‑charged performance

A floral‑backed punch of early‑’70s rock marketing — Lou Reed’s “Vicious” presented with equal parts sweetness and sting.

In the explosive early days of 1973, The Sweet were fast becoming one of Britain’s most colourful and successful glam rock outfits. With their stacked heels, glitter, and powerhouse choruses, the band delivered a string of stomping hits crafted by the legendary songwriting team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. “Block Buster!”, their biggest and most theatrical single yet, captured the pure energy of glam with its driving riff, siren-like intro, and singalong hook that echoed acr

A striking full-page RCA Records advertisement for Lou Reed’s new single “Walk On The Wild Side” from the album *Transformer*. The new Lou Reed single is like nothing you’ve ever heard before — not even Lou Reed. “Walk On The Wild Side”. Melody Maker Date: November 25, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New single “Walk On The Wild Side” (catalogue RCA 2303) • Taken from the new album *Transformer* (LSP 4807) • Bold claim: “like nothing you’ve ever heard befo

A full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting the US reissues of David Bowie’s early albums Space Oddity and The Man Who Sold The World. Two new old albums by the overnight superstar who’s been doing it for five years and nobody knew it until now. Rolling Stone Date: November 23, 1972 (issue context) Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Reissues of *Space Oddity* and *The Man Who Sold The World* now available on RCA Records and Tapes • Each album includes a poster

A striking full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting the availability of two key David Bowie albums with special imported editions. Make room for 2 Bowie albums — now available on RCA Records and Tapes. Melody Maker Date: November 11, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Promotion of two major Bowie albums: *Space Oddity* and *The Man Who Sold The World* • Specially imported from the U.S.A. and released November 10th • Each album includes a poster of David

A full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting Lou Reed’s self-titled debut solo album and his October 1972 UK tour. Lou Reed — The Album & The Tour. Melody Maker Date: October 7, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New solo album *Lou Reed* (catalogue SF 8281) • Striking high-contrast photograph of Lou Reed with guitar • Detailed UK tour dates for October 1972: - 6 St. Andrews - 7 Cambridge University - 13 Glasgow University - 14 Leicester Univer