The Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom – one man, a thousand faces. No artist reinvented himself more times than David Bowie – from folky oddball to glam alien, soul man, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. Here’s your essential map to the labyrinth. The Classic Line-Up (ever-changing, but key eras) 1969–1971: Space-folk Bowie (with Mick Ronson emerging) 1971–1974: Ziggy & the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Woody Woodmans

From Major Tom to the Berlin exile David Bowie never stood still. Six decades of reinvention – folk dreamer, glam alien, plastic soul man, Thin White Duke, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. This ever-growing archive collects every UK studio album, live album, compilation, and single – plus adverts, reviews, features, and chart entries from the original music papers. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). Studio A

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars commonly known as the "Ziggy Stardust" album, is one of the most iconic works in rock history. The album was released on June 6, 1972. Concept: Ziggy Stardust is an alien rock star who comes to Earth with a message of hope before humanity's predicted apocalypse. Through this character, Bowie explored themes of fame, identity, sexuality, and alienation. The album tells a narrative story through its songs, with Ziggy

On September 21, 1999—exactly 26 years ago today—David Bowie made history by releasing his 22nd studio album, ‘hours…’ , exclusively as a...

David Bowie’s Thursday’s Child  is a single from his twenty-first studio album, ‘hours…’ , released on September 20, 1999, by Virgin...

David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane  was re-released as a remastered album in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number 7243 5 21194 2 8) on March 22,...

David Bowie released "Hallo Spaceboy," backed with "The Hearts Filthy Lesson," along with live versions of "Under Pressure" and "Moonage...

David Bowie’s Black Tie White Noise “The New Solo Album” a one-page, April 6, 1993.

David Bowie’s "Sound with Vision," a one-page advert in New Musical Express, August 31, 1991.

David Bowie’s Pinups and Aladdin Sane Digitally Remastered, a one-page advert in Billboard Magazine , July 7, 1990.

David Bowie’s "Fame '90"  backed with "Fame '90 (Gass Mix)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog...

David Bowie’s ChangesBowie  was released as a double album in the US by Rykodisc and in the UK by EMI (catalog number CDP 79 4180 2) on...

David Bowie’s Never Let Me Down  was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI America Records (catalog number AMLS 3117) on April 20,...

David Bowie’s "Day-In Day-Out"  backed with "Julie" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America (catalog number EA...

Bowie's Apocalyptic Ballad David Bowie’s “When The Wind Blows” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1986, on Virgin Records (catalogue: VS 906). Backed with an instrumental version, this poignant ballad, written by Bowie and Erdal Kızılçay, was the title track from the animated film based on Raymond Briggs' graphic novel about a nuclear apocalypse. Produced by Bowie and David Richards, the song's ethereal synths and Bowie's vulnerable vocals captured the

David Bowie’s Labyrinth, from the original soundtrack of the Jim Henson film featuring Jennifer Connelly as 16-year-old Sarah and David...

David Bowie’s "Absolute Beginners"  backed with "Absolute Beginners (Dub Mix)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

A Blue Jean Soul Duet Echo Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI America (catalogue: EA 187), David Bowie’s “Tonight” — featuring Tina Turner — was the title track and second single from the Tonight album. Backed with “Tumble And Twirl,” this reggae-tinged Iggy Pop co-write (Bowie/Pop) — produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham — peaked at No. 53 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver injection

David Bowie’s Tonight  was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI America Records (catalog number DB 1) on September 24, 1984....

David Bowie's "Blue Jean" was released as a single, backed with "Dancing With The Big Boys", in the UK through EMI America on September...