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David Bowie: Tin Machine - Transmission of Rock 'n Roll Advert (1988)
David Bowie’s Tin Machine - Transmission of Rock 'n Roll, a one-page US advert, September 6, 1988.

David Bowie
Sep 5, 19881 min read


David Bowie: Homo's & Rock - "A Not Everyday Love Story" Cover (1988)
David Bowie’s Homo's & Rock - A Not Everyday Love Story , a one-page cover in Fabiola Magazine, March 1988.

David Bowie
Mar 1, 19881 min read


We Won't Give In Single UK (1987)
Noddy & Jim's Ooh La La In L.A. Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1987, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: BOYZ 2), Slade’s “We Won't Give In” was their defiant late-’80s anthem. Backed with “Ooh La La In L.A.,” both written by Noddy Holder & Jim Lea — “We Won't Give In” produced by Jim Lea, “Ooh La La In L.A.” by John Punter — this final classic-lineup single did not chart. Licensed from RCA-BMG, issued in picture sleeve. The last hurrah before the

Slade
Nov 27, 19872 min read


Stand By Me Album: 1987
A Posthumous Bolan Bonanza Marc Bolan And T. Rex’s Stand By Me 2 x Vinyl LP compilation, was released in the UK on November 7, 1987, on Connoisseur Collection (catalogue: VSOP LP 100). This 24-track stereo anthology gathered Bolan's solo and T. Rex rarities, including “Stand By Me” and “The Groover.” Produced by Marc Bolan, Tony Visconti, and John & Shan Bramley, it did not chart. Issued in a gatefold sleeve with liner notes by John & Shan Bramley and design by Acrobat Design

T.Rex
Nov 7, 19874 min read


Alice Cooper: Freedom Single (1987)
Alice Cooper’s Freedom released through MCA Records in the US on November 1987 as a 7” vinyl single (catalog number MCA-53143), featured...

Alice Cooper(solo)
Nov 1, 19871 min read


🎃 GLAM OR TREAT, DARLING! 💋✨
This Halloween, we’re rising from the crypt in full sequined resurrection—platform boots stomping on graves, eyeliner sharp enough to summon demons, and glitter that outshines the moon. 🌙⚡ Tag your coven & show us your most outrageous glam looks—best one gets a shoutout from the undead stage! 👻🎤 #GlamRockHalloween #SpookyAndSparkly

Alice Cooper(solo)
Oct 31, 19871 min read


Alice Cooper: "Raise Your Fist and Yell" Album (1987)
Alice Cooper’s Raise Your Fist and Yell was released as an album in the US by MCA Records (catalog number MCA-42091) on September 28,...

Alice Cooper(solo)
Sep 27, 19876 min read


T.Rex: Marc Bolan Anniversary Special Cover Feature (1987)
Marc Bolan’s Marc Bolan Anniversary Special , a cover and three-page feature in Record Mirror , September 12, 1987.

T.Rex
Sep 11, 19871 min read


David Bowie: "Bowiessimo!" - Bowie Live! Advert (1987)
David Bowie’s "Bowiessimo!" - Bowie Live!, a one-page advert, June 2, 1987.

David Bowie
Jun 1, 19871 min read


T.Rex: "I Love To Boogie" Single (1987)
T.Rex’s "I Love To Boogie" backed with "Baby Boomerang" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Marc On Wax (catalog number...

T.Rex
May 18, 19871 min read


David Bowie: "Never Let Me Down" Album (1987)
David Bowie’s Never Let Me Down was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI America Records (catalog number AMLS 3117) on April 20,...

David Bowie
Apr 16, 19872 min read


Slade: "That's What Friends Are For" Single (1987)
Slade’s "That's What Friends Are For" backed with "Wild Wild Party" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA (catalog...

Slade
Apr 16, 19871 min read


David Bowie: The Boy David Grows Up Cover (1987)
David Bowie’s The Boy David Grows Up, a one-page cover in Observer Magazine, April 12, 1987.

David Bowie
Apr 12, 19871 min read


David Bowie: "Day-In Day-Out" Single (1987)
David Bowie’s "Day-In Day-Out" backed with "Julie" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America (catalog number EA...

David Bowie
Mar 23, 19871 min read


Live Magic Album: 1986
A Magic Tour Live Snapshot Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 1, 1986, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3519), Queen’s Live Magic was their second official live album — a 15-track condensed document of the 1986 Magic Tour. Recorded at Wembley Stadium (July 11–12), Knebworth Park (August 9), and Budapest (July 27), heavily edited and mixed by Brian May & Trip Khalaf. Peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart for 17 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve, cassette, and CD forma

Queen
Dec 1, 19862 min read


David Bowie: "When The Wind Blows" Single (1986)
Bowie's Apocalyptic Ballad David Bowie’s “When The Wind Blows” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1986, on Virgin Records (catalogue: VS 906). Backed with an instrumental version, this poignant ballad, written by Bowie and Erdal Kızılçay, was the title track from the animated film based on Raymond Briggs' graphic novel about a nuclear apocalypse. Produced by Bowie and David Richards, the song's ethereal synths and Bowie's vulnerable vocals captured the

David Bowie
Oct 27, 19863 min read


Alice Cooper " He's Back" Single Advert ( 1986)
Alice Cooper's " He's Back" one page advert in Smash Hits magazine October 18, (1986)

Alice Cooper(solo)
Oct 17, 19861 min read


Sparks: “Music That You Can Dance To” Single (1986)
Sparks’ “Music That You Can Dance To” / “Fingertips” was released on October 13, 1986, the single was the second release from their fourteenth studio album, Music That You Can Dance To , issued through various labels, including MCA Records in the US (MCA-52966 for the 7" and 12") and Consolidated Allied Records in the UK (TOON 3 for the 7", TOON T3 for the 12"). Written and produced by Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), with engineering by Dan Lacksman at Synsoun

Sparks
Oct 12, 19866 min read


Alice Cooper: "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" Single (1986)
Alice Cooper’s "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)" backed with "Billion Dollar Babies (Live)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single...

Alice Cooper(solo)
Oct 5, 19862 min read


Alice Cooper: "Constrictor" Album (1986)
Alice Cooper’s Constrictor was released as an album in the US by MCA Records (catalog number MCA-5761) on September 22, 1986, marking...

Alice Cooper(solo)
Sep 21, 19866 min read
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