National Album Day 2026 will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026, continuing its annual celebration of the album as a creative art form. Established in 2018, the event encourages music fans to listen to complete albums, discover new music, and appreciate the album format as a storytelling medium for artists. For the 2026 campaign, the chosen theme is ‘Icons’, highlighting records and artists that have left a lasting impact on music and popular culture. ABOUT NATIONAL ALBUM

A rare, complete and unused original invitation for the world premiere of David Bowie’s 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth, offered as Lot 353 in Omega Auctions’ The John Peel Collection Part Three. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Omega Auctions – Official Lot Description Date: Auction on May 6, 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Lot 353 THE STORY This original premiere ticket, dated March 18, 1976, is for the world premiere of Nicolas Roeg’s cult sci-fi film starring

This Melody Maker feature from September 4 1976 presents David Bowie through the lens of a student essay contest, written by Chris Brazier of Nottingham University, who won second prize for his piece titled “Bowie: Beauty Before Outrage.” The essay offers an articulate, introspective analysis of Bowie’s artistry, exploring his evolution from Hunky Dory to Station to Station and his impact on modern music and culture. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1976 Country:

Elton John’s recording of Pinball Wizard was created for Ken Russell’s 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. His performance appears in the movie as a flamboyant pinball champion, complete with oversized footwear and a piano‑keyboard pinball interface. The track was first issued in 1975 as a US promotional‑only single, and later released commercially in the UK in 1976, where it reached number seven. Because the US edition was not commercially available, it was ineligible for the Bil

Vertigo – 6078 244 (Germany) Amos Moses was released in the UK on 27 August 1976 as a 7" single on the Mountain label. The track is SAHB’s theatrical, rock‑driven reinterpretation of Jerry Reed’s 1970 country hit, reshaped with the band’s trademark intensity and stage‑influenced delivery. The UK B‑side, Satchel And The Scalp Hunter, written by Harvey and McKenna, was a non‑LP track, making the UK edition distinct within the band’s discography. Vertigo – 6078 244 (Netherlands)

cheeky, snapshot‑style Rolling Stone moment capturing the surreal heights of mid‑’70s Bowie fandom — a full David Bowie lookalike contest in Chicago, complete with costumes, poses, and a prize fit for a glam‑era champion. Nearly 150 entrants turned up, all eager to embody Bowie’s ever-shifting personas during the height of The Man Who Fell to Earth era. The magazine treats the event with affectionate humour, presenting it as both absurd and endearing — a perfect illustration

A full-page Circus Magazine advertisement promoting Rod Stewart’s album A Night On The Town. The striking black-and-white image shows Rod in a boater hat and dark coat, holding a glass, set against a bustling night-time crowd scene. With the bold headline “ROD STEWART A NIGHT ON THE TOWN” and Warner Bros. branding, the advert perfectly captures the album’s sophisticated yet raucous spirit — a stylish celebration of rock, soul, and nightlife that continued Stewart’s mid-’70s d

lice Cooper’s Circus Magazine cover story and four‑page feature from August 24, 1976, plunging into his darkly theatrical battle between persona and performer as he stages a grand satanic showdown at the height of his mid‑’70s spectacle.

This Billboard advertisement from August 1976 promotes Alice Cooper’s theatrical concept album Goes to Hell. The striking design and tagline — “Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back” — announce Cooper’s return to form, blending shock rock with dark humor and grand visual storytelling. Publication: Billboard Magazine Date: August 14 1976 Country: United States The full‑page advert features Alice Cooper ascending a ghostly staircase, his figure fading into a white‑to‑red gradient that evoke

This Rolling Stone advertisement from August 1976 promotes Nicolas Roeg’s science‑fiction masterpiece The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie. The stark, minimalist design captures the film’s surreal tone and Bowie’s enigmatic presence, emphasizing its “mind‑boggling” impact on audiences. Publication: Rolling Stone Date: August 12 1976 Country: United States The monochrome advert features a stylized silhouette of David Bowie in profile, his angular features rendered