A sharp, enthusiastic one-page review in Disc Music welcomes David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane as further proof of his status as one of rock’s most vital and theatrical survivors, praising its mix of lyrical depth, melodic invention, and bold experimentation. The large headline “David is so sane!” playfully undercuts expectations while celebrating the album’s creative confidence. This April 21, 1973 review captures the critical excitement surrounding Aladdin Sane at the height of Z

A full-page, elegant black-and-white advertisement in Disc showcases David Bowie in his iconic Aladdin Sane lightning-bolt makeup, promoting both the album and the upcoming UK tour dates. The striking portrait combined with clean typography creates a powerful, minimalist statement that perfectly captures the theatrical glamour of the Ziggy era at its peak. This April 21, 1973 Disc advert is a prime example of RCA’s aggressive marketing push for Aladdin Sane, turning the recor

A lively, gossipy one-page feature in Disc introduces readers to Cherry Vanilla, the former skin-flick actress newly hired to handle David Bowie’s publicity machine in the US. The piece blends cheeky humour with behind-the-scenes insight into the growing machinery surrounding Bowie at the height of Ziggy-mania. This April 21, 1973 Disc article captures the colourful, slightly chaotic expansion of Bowie’s American operation as the Ziggy Stardust phenomenon crossed the Atlantic

A stark, high‑impact advert announcing David Bowie’s new single “Drive‑In Saturday,” pairing a hypnotic monochrome portrait with bold, declarative typography that mirrors the song’s retro‑future mood.

This advert captures Bowie at the height of his Ziggy Stardust power: a musician, performer, and visual icon whose every release felt like an event. “Drive‑In Saturday” remains one of his most evocative singles, and this Record Mirror advert reflects its strange, nostalgic, sci‑fi beauty.

Vibrant 1973 magazine cover and three-page spread featuring dramatic colour and black-and-white photos of David Bowie in full Ziggy-era glam regalia, including stage shots with Mick Ronson.

A feisty one-page feature in Circus Magazine finds Marc Bolan back in London after a disappointing first American tour, angrily denying rumours of his “death” and dismissing the hype surrounding him and David Bowie. Bolan is pictured in full glam regalia, guitar in hand, looking defiant and very much alive. This February 1, 1973 Circus article captures Marc Bolan at a vulnerable yet combative moment — the first crack in T. Rextasy’s seemingly unstoppable momentum, as the real

This *New Musical Express* feature from January 27, 1973 captures Bowie at a pivotal crossroads. Ziggy Stardust had become a cultural phenomenon — adored, imitated, and increasingly overwhelming. Bowie, ever the shapeshifter, was already preparing his next metamorphosis: the sleeker, more fractured persona of Aladdin Sane.

A high-energy full-page RCA Records advertisement announcing David Bowie’s return to the UK stage with the Ziggy Stardust Christmas tour and the new single “The Jean Genie”. BOWIE’S BACK! — Ziggy Stardust UK tour plus new single “The Jean Genie”. Melody Maker Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie & The Spiders From Mars UK tour dates: - Dec 24 & 28: Rainbow Theatre, London - Dec 28: Manchester, Hard Rock - Jan 5 & 6: Green’s

A stylish full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “The Jean Genie”. “The Jean Genie” — David Bowie’s new single. Written on the road. Recorded in New York. Mixed in Nashville. The first single to come from Bowie’s triumphant American Tour. Melody Maker Date: November 25, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New single “The Jean Genie” (catalogue RCA 2302) • Written on the road during the US tour, recorded in New York, mixed in Nashville