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David Bowie’s Labyrinth, from the original soundtrack of the Jim Henson film featuring Jennifer Connelly as 16-year-old Sarah and David...

David Bowie’s "Absolute Beginners"  backed with "Absolute Beginners (Dub Mix)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

A Glam Xmas Reissue Revival Released as a 7-inch vinyl single reissue in the UK on November 29, 1985, on EMI/RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 187), Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” — their 1974 glam Christmas No. 1 — returned with “I Can't Stand It” on the B-side. The 12-inch edition (12 RAK 187) added “The Cat Crept In.” Direct Metal Mastered pressing, black EMI labels with silver text, generic sleeve in wraparound picture sleeve. Re-entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 61. A f

A Charity Christmas Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1985, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 40449), Slade’s “Do You Believe In Miracles” was their charity Christmas single — all publishing royalties donated equally to Band Aid Trust and British Children in Need (NSPCC). Backed with the swing version of “My Oh My,” produced by John Punter (A) and Monty Babson (B). Peaked at No. 54 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in standard 7

Slade’s Festive Stomp aka Slade – Greatest Hits album released as an vinyl and cassette with special editions under the title of Slade – Greatest Hits in completely different packing in the UK on November 18, 1985, Slade’s Crackers (The Christmas Party Album) on Telstar (catalogue: STAR 2271 / STAC 2271). This festive glam-rock party mix—featuring re-recorded hits, covers, and holiday classics (produced by Jim Lea & John Punter), was issued post-Rogues Gallery as a Telstar co

T.Rex’s "Marc Bolan on Video" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , December 8, 1984.

A Blue Jean Soul Duet Echo Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI America (catalogue: EA 187), David Bowie’s “Tonight” — featuring Tina Turner — was the title track and second single from the Tonight album. Backed with “Tumble And Twirl,” this reggae-tinged Iggy Pop co-write (Bowie/Pop) — produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham — peaked at No. 53 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver injection

A Non-Album Festive Queen Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI Records (catalogue: QUEEN 5), Queen’s “Thank God It's Christmas” was their first original Christmas song — a non-album single written by Brian May & Roger Taylor. Backed with “Man On The Prowl” and “Keep Passing The Open Windows” (both from *The Works*), produced by Queen & Mack. Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver i

David Bowie’s By Bowie - David Writes, a cover and four-page feature in No.1 Magazine, November 10, 1984.

David Bowie’s "From Spaceman to Elephant Man - The Legend of Bowie," a one-page advert in Melody Maker, October 27, 1984.

David Bowie's Cover & three-page article in TV Times October 27, 1984

David Bowie's cover and four-page feature in Rolling Stone magazine October 25, 1984

David Bowie’s "Sermon From the Savoy "- A Track By Track Account of David Bowie's Album Tonight, a three-page feature in New Musical...

David Bowie’s Tonight  was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI America Records (catalog number DB 1) on September 24, 1984....

David Bowie's "Blue Jean" was released as a single, backed with "Dancing With The Big Boys", in the UK through EMI America on September...

Bolan’s rarest vinyl from around the globe – the international glam treasure hunt! Record Collector, February 1984. Cover & three-pages

Queen's Nostalgic Radio Anthem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number QUEEN 1) on January 23, 1984, Queen’s “Radio Ga Ga” — backed with “I Go Crazy” — served as the lead single from their album The Works. Written by Roger Taylor, the track nostalgically defends the radio format amid the rise of MTV and video. It became a global smash, topping charts in 19 countries, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and Australian Kent Music Report, an

A Slade Glam-Rock Comeback Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1984, on RCA Records (catalogue: PB 6825), Slade’s “Run Runaway” — backed with “Two Track Stereo, One Track Mind” — was a high-energy glam-rock anthem. This track marked Slade’s strong mid-’80s comeback, entering the Official Singles Chart on February 4, 1984, peaking at No. 7, and charting for 10 weeks. A stomping Slade classic. Single Overview Release Details Label: RCA Records. Format:

David Bowie’s Rare  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PK 70013) on December 10, 1983. By this time,...

Bowie swaps genders and blows minds – NME's Garden of Eden one-page video review in New Musical Express, December 10, 1983