A full‑page New Musical Express advert announcing the release of David Bowie’s new single “John, I’m Only Dancing,” issued during the height of the Ziggy Stardust era. Featuring a striking monochrome portrait and bold RCA branding, the advert positioned the single as the next essential chapter in Bowie’s rapidly accelerating ascent. It also promoted his current albums and an active UK tour schedule. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 2, 1972 Format: One‑page a

A striking full-page advertisement for David Bowie’s two special shows at The Space Agency Limited in Chelsea, playfully themed around “Hardrock blasts into space”. Hardrock blasts into space with Starman Bowie — 2nd & 3rd September. New Musical Express Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie (as Starman) performing on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 1972 • Venue: The Space Agency Limited, 21 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4RP

A full-page advertisement announcing Record Mirror’s forthcoming 28-page colour special on David Bowie. Another Sensational Record Mirror Special — Bowie: The full, fabulous story of a seventies superstar. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Announcement of a new 28-page full-colour publication on David Bowie • Following the huge success of the “The Real Marc Bolan” special (reprinted twice) • Described as “the full, fabulous s

A fiery and highly entertaining letters page from Record Mirror featuring a strongly worded attack from the self-styled “David Bowie Extermination Society” on Marc Bolan’s songwriting, alongside other passionate reader opinions on music press content. Bolan vs Bowie fans clash in the letters pages — glam rock rivalry heats up in print. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • “David Bowie Extermination Society” letter fiercely critici

A fun, gossipy one-page Melody Maker feature recapping David Bowie’s two triumphant sell-out concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, packed with superstar guests and high-glam spectacle. Glam royalty turns out in force as David Bowie brings Ziggy Stardust to the Rainbow Theatre. Melody Maker Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie plays two sell-out shows at the Rainbow Theatre • Star-studded audience including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Ro

A short but exciting news piece in Scrapbook announcing additional David Bowie concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre and Manchester’s Hardrock venue during the height of Ziggy Stardust mania. Bowie adds extra dates — Ziggy fever forces more shows at the Rainbow and Hardrock. Scrapbook Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie adds an extra concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre on August 30 • Second date confirmed at Manchester’s Hardrock on

A vivid chronicle of Bowie’s second sold‑out Ziggy Stardust concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre — a night of theatre, provocation, cinematic surrealism, and glam‑rock electricity, sealed forever in the memories of those who witnessed it. Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London Date: August 20, 1972 Length: 5 min read A performance where Bowie fused film, symbolism, and rock spectacle — signalling that Ziggy Stardust wasn’t just a character, but a fully realised world unfold

A striking full-page advertisement promoting David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, with an extensive UK tour list following the legendary shows. David Bowie is Ziggy Stardust — live at the Rainbow. New Musical Express Date: August 19, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold announcement: “David Bowie is Ziggy Stardust live at the Rainbow” • Iconic full-page photograph of Bowie in full Ziggy costume (open floral jacket, white trousers

A clean, classic concert advertisement for David Bowie at the Rainbow Theatre with special guests Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson. David Bowie live at the Rainbow Theatre with Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson. Sounds / NME scrapbook Date: August 19, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie headline show at the Rainbow Theatre • Support acts: Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson • Date: Saturday, August 19th 1972 at 7.30 p.m. • Ticket prices: 75p, £1.00, £1.25, £1.50 •

A striking two-page colour poster from Disc magazine presents David Bowie in full Ziggy Stardust glory, captured mid-performance with acoustic guitar and intense stage lighting. The images show Bowie at his most charismatic and theatrical — sharp cheekbones, wild hair, and that unmistakable otherworldly presence. This August 19, 1972 Disc poster captures the electric peak of Ziggy-mania, offering fans a large, collectible image of the star who had just transformed British pop