A secondary excerpt highlighting the advert’s role in reintroducing Bowie’s early, heavier sound to a rapidly expanding 1974 audience — a reminder that the foundations of his later fame were already firmly in place.

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting the re-release of David Bowie’s album *The Man Who Sold The World*. Bowie’s Album “The Man Who Sold The World”. New Musical Express Date: February 9, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, bold headline announcing “BOWIE’S ALBUM ‘THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD’” • Iconic album cover image showing Bowie in his famous dress and high-kick pose • Catalogue number LSP 4816 • Emphasis that the album features t

A full-page Music Scene Magazine 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. Music Scene Magazine Date: February 1, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with elaborate 1970s hairstyle and striking makeup against a glowing circular background • Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE” • Main tracks: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Wat

A striking one-page Sounds 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. Sounds Date: January 26, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with striking 1970s hairstyle and makeup against a glowing circular background • Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE” • Track listing: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Watch That Man” • Produced and

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” •

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 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 thoughtful and appreciative review welcomes the RCA reissues of David Bowie’s early albums *Space Oddity* and *The Man Who Sold The World*, urging readers to discover the rich foundations of his artistry that predate the Ziggy era. The reviewer highlights the imaginative songwriting, theatrical flair, and emotional depth already present in these records, describing them as far more satisfying than much of the flashier material that followed. This November 1972 Sounds review

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

Originally released in the United States in November 1970 and arriving in the United Kingdom on April 8 1971, The Man Who Sold the World marked a dramatic stylistic shift for David Bowie. Moving away from the folk‑leaning textures of his 1969 self‑titled album, Bowie embraced a heavier, darker hard‑rock sound shaped by the newly formed core of what would become the Spiders from Mars. The album explored themes of madness, war, technology, and existential dread, establishing th