RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Records Date: May 18, 1979 (UK) / May 25, 1979 (US) Catalogue: PL 13254 Format: LP Country: United Kingdom / United States THE STORY Lodger was released as the final chapter of David Bowie’s acclaimed Berlin Trilogy, following Low and “Heroes”. Recorded with Brian Eno and produced by Tony Visconti, the album moved away from the ambient and instrumental leanings of its predecessors toward more structured art rock, avant-pop, worl

A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting the upcoming release of David Bowie’s live double album Stage, published on July 22, 1978.

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: Bravo Date: July 16, 1978 Country: Germany Full-page feature on the British glam rock band Sweet with individual member profiles. Detailed profiles of the four members: Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, and Mick Tucker, including birth dates, heights, hair/eye colour, and personal information (marriages, children). The page features a classic group photo of the band in their late-1970s line-up. Notable Details

The advert highlights the inclusion of lavish colour and monotone action photographs from Bowie’s recent American tour, offering fans a rare visual record of his late‑1970s stage presence.

A thoughtful and in-depth Melody Maker concert review by Michael Watts reflecting on David Bowie’s highly anticipated British tour, focusing on his powerful performance at London’s Earl’s Court and the overall impact of his evolving stage show during the late 1970s. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 9, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Review / Tour Reflection Michael Watts provides a detailed reflection on David Bowie’s Britis

A detailed and thoughtful New Musical Express concert review of David Bowie’s performance at London’s Earl’s Court in 1978, offering an in-depth assessment of his powerful stage presence, the strength of his current band, and the evolving sound of his late-1970s era following the success of albums like Low and Heroes. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Review / Live Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Nick

The advert features a warm, engaging live photograph of David Bowie smiling in a white sailor-style cap, microphone in hand, presenting him as charismatic, approachable and firmly in command of his late-1970s stage persona.

A punchy glam rock track from Suzi Quatro, “The Race Is On” continued her strong run of energetic singles in the late 1970s. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: RAK Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Catalogue: RAK 278 Release Date: June 30, 1978 Upbeat, driving glam rock single produced by Mike Chapman. Blue/green sailing ship design on RAK labels. A-side “THE RACE IS ON” (N. Chinn – M. Chapman). B-side “NON CITIZEN” (Quatro – Tuckey). Demo copies marked “DEMO RECORD N

A later-run promotional advertisement by Boots record stores highlighting David Bowie’s 1978 tour and offering special discounted prices on six of his albums. PUBLICATION Publication: UK Consumer Magazine / Boots Retail Promotion Date: June 29, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Retail Advertisement Title: Bowie’s back on tour. Catch him at Boots prices. THE STORY This full-page ad features the same striking image of Bowie in his white military-style cap from the S

A major feature in Sounds questioning David Bowie’s artistic direction and business decisions during the late 1970s, with the provocative subtitle “The man who sold out the world?” PUBLICATION Publication: Sounds Date: June 24, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Cover Story Title: FAIR DEAL — The man who sold out the world? THE STORY The article examines Bowie’s career trajectory, his move away from mainstream rock, the Berlin period, and debates whether