Published February 22, 1975, this Scrapbook review crowns “Young Americans” as the top Single of the Week, praising Bowie’s fusion of English rhythmic sensibility, gospel‑driven backing vocals, and a daring new soul identity.

A striking illustrated opinion piece from Scrapbook magazine highlighting the theatrical rock pioneers Principal Edwards, questioning why they are often overlooked beside glam and prog giants like David Bowie, Genesis, Queen, Hawkwind, and Jethro Tull. A bold call to recognise the unsung innovators of rock theatre in the mid-1970s. Scrapbook Date: January 25, 1975 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Opinion piece praising Principal Edwards’ theatrical rock shows • D

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.

A breezy, gossip‑tilted one‑page Scrapbook report charting David Bowie’s transatlantic journey to New York aboard the QE2 — a trip shaped by his fear of flying, the rising heat of Ziggy‑mania, and the oddball music‑industry news orbiting him that week. Scrapbook Date: September 23, 1972 Format: One‑page article A moment of ocean‑liner glamour, comic‑book crossovers and early‑’70s Bowie buzz. 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie arrives in New York by sea, avoiding air travel • Column

A striking Scrapbook advert announcing a short run of exclusive David Bowie appearances across the Top Rank circuit — a final burst of UK dates before his much‑touted American breakthrough. Scrapbook Date: September 1, 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of pre‑tour momentum, rising Ziggy‑era demand and tightly packed ballroom shows. 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie billed for five consecutive Top Rank dates across Doncaster, Liverpool, Sunderland, Sheffield and Hanley • Advert