Publication: Mickie Magazine Date: May 12 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Album Action Review Format: Album Feature / Critical Review Overview A vibrant Mickie Magazine feature celebrating David Bowie’s fifth studio album, Aladdin Sane. Printed in bold pink and black, the page combines the iconic lightning‑bolt portrait with a glowing review that positions the record as Bowie’s most accomplished work to date — a deeper, more introspective evolution from Ziggy Sta

On 5 May 1973, Aladdin Sane entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 1, a rare achievement and a defining moment in Bowie’s rise. It began a 47‑week chart run that lasted from 05/05/1973 to 23/03/1974, including five consecutive weeks at the top. The album’s debut at No. 1 marked Bowie’s commercial peak of the Ziggy era, arriving less than a year after Ziggy Stardust and confirming his status as Britain’s leading rock figure of 1973. On the same chart week, 5 May 1973, Bowie also h

Format: LP • Vinyl • Album • Cassette • 8‑Track Cartridge • Promo Editions • International Variants Label: RCA Victor — RS 1001 / LSP 4852 Country: UK Release Date: 13 April 1973 Genre: Glam Rock Style: Harder, American‑influenced glam with avant‑garde piano, cabaret elements, and road‑written narratives Overview Aladdin Sane arrived at the height of Ziggy‑mania — a record written on the road, shaped by America, and sharpened by the pressures of sudden superstardom. Bowie des