A Disco Bowie Melody Maker Return Published in the UK on December 15, 1979, Melody Maker’s full-page advert promoted David Bowie’s “John, I’m Only Dancing (Again)” — the 1979 disco re-recording of his 1972 glam classic. The ad highlighted the single’s release on RCA Records, showcasing Bowie’s shift to dancefloor energy during the Lodger era. A bold statement of Bowie’s constant reinvention. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: December 15,

David Bowie’s "D.J."  backed with "Repetition" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Victor (catalog number BOW 3) on...

David Bowie’s Lodger  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PL 13254) on May 25, 1979. It was recorded in...

David Bowie’s "Boys Keep Swinging"  backed with "Fantastic Voyage" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records...

David Bowie's One-Page Review Manish Boys, Davy Jones & The Lower Third Reissues Sounds, March 17, 1979.

The Manish Boys and Davy Jones and The Lower Third’s The Manish Boys EP , featuring four tracks including "I Pity The Fool"  and "Take My...

Bowie drops killer live triple-threat for just 99p! Full Page advert in Sounds, November 18, 1978. David Bowie’s Breaking Glass - New Live Single, featuring "Breaking Glass" / "Art Decade" / "Ziggy Stardust" live from the album Stage (Record: PL 02913 | Cassette: PK 02913 | Single: BOW 1 | RCA),

A Breaking Glass Stage Dive David Bowie’s “Breaking Glass live” was released as a 7-inch EP single with push-out centre and a promo version in the UK on November 17, 1978, on RCA Victor (catalogue: BOW 1 / PB 9337 / PL 02913(2)). Backed with “Art Decade live” and “Ziggy Stardust live,” this raw Stage trio (all live from the 1978 tour), produced by Bowie & Tony Visconti, were issued in picture and company sleeves. It peaked at No. 54 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks. Issued

Davie Jones And The King Bees’ “Liza Jane” 7-inch vinyl single, backed with “Louie, Louie Go Home,” was reissued in the UK on Decca...

Bowie’s Berlin trilogy in the spotlight – Melody Maker deciphers the German genius! Melody Maker, December 24, 1977. More Bowie Berlin-era insights added weekly.

A Berlin Masterpiece David Bowie’s Heroes LP, was released in the UK on October 14, 1977, on RCA Victor (catalogue: PL 12522). This 10-track album, the second in Bowie’s revered Berlin Trilogy, blended art rock, krautrock, and ambient influences, capturing a raw, experimental edge. Produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, with contributions from Brian Eno and Robert Fripp, Heroes was recorded in Berlin’s Hansa Studios, reflecting the city’s Cold War tension. Housed in a stark sle

David Bowie’s "Heroes"  backed with "V-2 Schneider" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Victor (catalog number PB...

David Bowie’s "Sound and Vision - A Very Special Thank You", a one-page advert in New Musical Express, February 19, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Sound and Vision"  backed with "A New Career in a New Town" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA...

David Bowie’s Low - Incredible New Heights! , a one-page advert in Scrapbook, February 5, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Low Funeral in Berlin", a two-page article in Melody Maker, January 29, 1977. DAVID BOWIE'S last image, as a kind of...

David Bowie’s "Suffragette City"  backed with "Stay" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RCA...

David Bowie’s ChangesOneBowie  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RS 1055) on May 20, 1976. The album...

David Bowie’s "TVC 15"  backed with "We Are The Dead" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number...

David Bowie’s Station to Station - Alarm, a one-page album advert in Melody Maker, February 14, 1976.