David Bowie’s PINUPS, a one-page album review in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974.

A Covers Album That Pinned No. 1 For Five Weeks Released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS1003), David Bowie’s Pin Ups — his seventh studio album — was a loving tribute to the 1964–1967 London bands that shaped him. Produced by Bowie & Ken Scott at Château d’Hérouville, this 12-track covers set stormed to No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart for five consecutive weeks (November 3 to December 1, 1973), staying in the Top 75 for 39 weeks and re-enter

A Glam Covers Extravaganza David Bowie’s Pinups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Records (catalogue: RS 1003). The album entered the BBC UK Albums Chart on October 28 - November 3 at the top position, a place it held for 5 consecutive weeks as part of an initial 21-week run. Chart Data (1973) October 28 - November 3, 1973: (1) November 4-10 , 1973: (1) November 11-17 , 1973:(1) November 18-24 , 1973:(1) November 25- December,1973:(1) Reentering the chart

A Glam Salute to the Sixties David Bowie’s Pin Ups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS 1003). This 12-track covers album paid homage to Bowie’s 1960s influences, reinterpreting hits by The Who, The Kinks, and Pink Floyd with a vibrant glam rock twist. Produced by Ken Scott and Bowie, and featuring Mick Ronson’s searing guitar work, the album captured Bowie at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

Ziggy's Nostalgic Jukebox David Bowie’s Pinups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Records (catalogue: RS 1003). This 12-track album of 1960s rock and pop cover versions showcased Bowie’s glam rock reinterpretations during the height of his Ziggy Stardust era. Produced by Bowie and Ken Scott, Pinups featured energetic performances backed by the Spiders from Mars, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for five weeks. Issued in a vibrant sleeve with a Twig

David Bowie’s "The Laughing Gnome"  backed with "The Gospel According To Tony Day" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

David Bowie’s "Sorrow"  backed with "Amsterdam" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Victor (catalog number RCA 2424)...

The Rolling Stones "Angie" was released as a 7" vinyl single on August 20, 1973. There was a widespread rumor that the song was inspired...

David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RS 1001) on April 13, 1973, debuting at...

David Bowie’s "Drive-In Saturday"  backed with "Round And Round" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records...

Simple Minds’ "The Surprising Origin of Simple Minds' Name", inspired by David Bowie’s The Jean Genie lyric, an article. Simple Minds’...

Bowie drops the sleaziest, sexiest glam riff of the year! Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 24, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2302), David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” was the lead single from Aladdin Sane. More stardust moments added weekly.Backed with “Ziggy Stardust,” this Yardbirds-inspired R&B riff monster — co-produced by Ken Scott, inspired by Iggy Pop with a Jean Genet pun — peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks (blocked by Litt

Bowie’s early masterpieces finally hit America – the Ziggy invasion begins! David Bowie’s Two New Old Albums, a one-page advert for the reissues of Space Oddity and The Man Who Sold The World in Rolling Stone, November 23, 1972. RCA Records and Tapes THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD DAVID BOWIE DAVID BOWIE SPACE ODDITY RCA Two new old albums by the overnight superstar who's been doing it for five years and nobody knew it until now except a small loyal following in America, the enti

David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust Triumph at Santa Monica '72On October 20, 1972, David Bowie performed at the Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California, during his Ziggy Stardust Tour, a pivotal moment in his career. This concert, part of his first major U.S. tour, showcased Bowie as Ziggy Stardust, his androgynous, alien rock star persona, backed by the Spiders from Mars band: Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Woody Woodmansey (drums). The performance captured B

David Bowie's "For The Collector Early David Bowie" 7-inch vinyl EP, was released in the UK on October 6, 1972 as a budget reissue by a...

David Bowie’s "John, I’m Only Dancing"  backed with "Hang On to Yourself" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Victor...

Arnold Corns’ "Hang On To Yourself"  backed with "Man In The Middle" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by B&C Records...

David Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars," released on June 16, 1972, stands as a seminal glam rock...

David Bowie’s "Hunky Dory - A Few More Well Chosen Words" , a one-page advert in Rolling Stone , February 17, 1972.

David Bowie’s "Hunky Dory - The Best Album Bowie Has Ever Done", a one-page advert in Melody Maker, February 5, 1972 DAVID Bowie stars in...