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

RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 6, 1979 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: ARIST 274 A. Five Foot One (Iggy Pop) B. Pretty Flamingo (Iggy Pop) Notes "Five Foot One" b/w "Pretty Flamingo" (non-album track) UK VARIANTS: • Commercial injection moulded solid centre (blue) • Commercial injection moulded solid centre (yellow) • Picture disc CHART PERFORMANCE None INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS: • Australia - Arista - 1979 SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts. All a

RELEASE INFORMATION Released July 6, 1979 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: BOW 3 / PB 9412 7" UK Vinyl A. D.J. (David Bowie, Brian Eno, Carlos Alomar) B. Repetition (David Bowie) Notes RCA UK officially released about 3000 copies in green vinyl. UK Variants Demonstration printed label with four prongs Commercial four prongs and solid center CHART PERFORMANCE UK: Peak position 29 First Chart Date: July 21, 1979 Weeks on chart: 5 July 21, 1979 – 29 July 28, 1979 – 31 August 4, 19

This Super Rock magazine feature from January 1979 dives into the eccentric world of Alice Cooper, exploring his theatrical madness and the psychological themes behind his album From the Inside. Written with tongue‑in‑cheek humor, the article examines Cooper’s reputation as rock’s original “certifiable” showman. Publication: Super Rock Magazine Date: January 1 1979 Country: United States THE STORY The feature opens with the bold headline “Crazy Is as Crazy Does”, introduc

A beautiful live version of one of Queen’s most beloved ballads, released as a single from the double live album Live Killers. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: EMI Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Catalogue: EMI 2959 Release Date: June 29, 1979 Live recording of the acoustic masterpiece “Love Of My Life” paired with the powerful “Now I’m Here”. Black label with red/green “QUEEN” logo. A-side: “Love Of My Life (Mercury)”. B-side: “Now I’m Here (May)”. Both tracks fro

Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie. PUBLICATION: Date: June 16, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 13) Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It includes a “POST CARD” style layout encouragin

Iggy Pop released the single “I’m Bored” on Arista Records (5C 006-62705) in the Netherlands. A-side: “I’m Bored” (written by Iggy Pop, produced by James Williamson) B-side: “African Man” (written by Iggy Pop, produced by James Williamson)