A lively Record Mirror feature documenting David Bowie’s visit to the Blitz club with Bob Geldof, written in the playful, conversational style typical of late‑1970s British music journalism.

Publication: Rolling Stone Date: August 9, 1979 Country: United States The feature, written by Greil Marcus, reviews David Bowie’s album Lodger (RCA). It opens by questioning the nature of Bowie’s work, describing his albums as incomplete and halfhearted despite the aura surrounding them. The piece explores Bowie’s shifting personas, from the early years through Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Young Americans, and beyond, noting his moves between pure aesthetic smar

The 7 August 1979 issue of Circus features a multi-page photo spread on Queen. Publication: Circus Date: August 7, 1979 Country: United States The pages open with a full-page black-and-white group portrait of Queen, accompanied by a caption noting that Beach Boy Brian Wilson said Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” was so good that it scared him, and that Live Killers shows the studio band can cut it onstage as well. Subsequent pages present live performance shots of Freddie Mercury

The 7 August 1979 special 10th anniversary issue of Circus Weekly (“The Best of Circus”) includes a multi-page photographic retrospective on David Bowie as part of its decade-of-rock celebration. Publication: Circus Weekly Date: August 7, 1979 Country: United States The cover promotes a rare collectors’ edition looking back at a decade of rock & roll thrills, listing Bowie among the featured artists. Inside, a double-page spread presents a sequence of black-and-white photogra

three‑page Circus feature exploring the dark theatricality of Alice Cooper’s Madhouse Rock! tour and From The Inside era, framing him through gothic imagery, sardonic humour, and the twisted pageantry that defined his late‑1970s persona.

A non‑album single released by Alvin Stardust in July 1979 on Gale Records. The A‑side is a cover of the Johnny Kidd & The Pirates classic “Shakin’ All Over,” while the B‑side “I Gotta Gotta” is an original track written by Alvin Stardust. Produced by Farrer and Fisher, the single blends late‑Seventies pop‑rock production with Stardust’s trademark vocal style. STYLE & THEMES “Shakin’ All Over” stays faithful to the rock ’n’ roll roots of the 1960 original, with a polished lat

Artist: Sparks Label: Virgin Country: UK Catalogue: VS 270 Release Date: July 13 1979 Type: Vinyl Record Format: 7" Single TRACK INFORMATION Title: Beat The Clock Writer(s): Ron Mael, Russell Mael Producer(s): Giorgio Moroder Album Origin: No. 1 In Heaven Associated Releases: Beat The Clock (Alternative Mix) • Beat The Clock (Long Version) • Plagiarism (1997) TRACK LISTING A: Beat The Clock Composer: Ron Mael, Russell Mael Producers: Giorgio Moroder B: Beat The Clock (

A full‑page RCA advertisement from Rolling Stone promoting David Bowie’s album “Lodger,” published on July 12 1979. The design captures the surreal, kinetic energy of Bowie’s late‑1970s period, combining motion, typography, and conceptual imagery to reflect the album’s restless spirit.

A full‑page black‑and‑white advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new single “DJ,” taken from his album Lodger, featuring a striking image of Bowie in motion with the letters “DJ” painted in light behind him.

RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 6, 1979 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: 2059 127 A. Dancin' In The Street (Ray Dorset) B. Rockin' On The Road (Ray Dorset) Notes Non-album single. • Commercial picture sleeve • Injection moulded solid centre INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • Germany - Polydor 2059 127 - 1979 • France - Polydor 2059 127 - 1979 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the propert