Highly critical review of the David Bowie compilation album Images (a double album of his pre-fame 1966–1967 recordings), dismissing much of the material as “comic inanity”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 14, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Albums / Review (Page 37) Title: EARLY BOWIE: comic inanity CONTEXT AND NOTES By mid-1975, Bowie was at the height of his fame following the Young Americans era. This Melody Maker review reflects the common critical attitude toward

A striking full-page feature presenting David Bowie in his mid-1970s “plastic soul” / Thin White Duke era, playfully captioned as the “New Model David” and styled as a captured U.S.A.F. (Gay Wing) bomber pilot. PUBLICATION Publication: Music Paper (likely NME or Melody Maker) Date: June 14, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page Feature Title: YES KIDS — IT’S THE NEW MODEL DAVID THE STORY The page features a powerful black-and-white photograph of Bowie standi

Jon Landau’s review praises the title track of David Bowie’s Young Americans as one of his handful of classics — a bizarre mixture of social comment, run-on lyric style, English pop and American soul. He highlights the flawless production by Tony Visconti and Bowie’s successful fusion of soul with English pop. Landau particularly praises “Win” as one of Bowie’s best pop ballads and notes strong tracks like “Fame” and “Fascination”.

This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from May 17, 1975 promotes Images, the budget‑priced double‑album compilation of early David Bowie recordings issued by Decca. Presented as part of the “3 Rock Giants” series, the advert positions Bowie alongside Cat Stevens and Duane Eddy, highlighting Decca’s catalogue‑driven marketing strategy during the mid‑1970s. The campaign emphasised affordability, with the two‑record set priced at £2.50, or £2.99 on tape, appealing to new lis

Disc reporting that David Bowie was preparing to sue over a disputed contract during the height of his Young Americans success. PUBLICATION Publication: Disc Date: March 29, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page News Title: BOWIE TO SUE OVER CONTRACT THE STORY The article details Bowie’s legal battle regarding a contract (likely involving management or recording agreements). It also includes mentions of his upcoming European tour, band news, and other music indus

David Bowie (March 29, 1975) “Young Americans” – Full-Page Album Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK) PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 29, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE’S NEW ALBUM — YOUNG AMERICANS IS OUT NOW THE STORY The ad features a moody, atmospheric black & white portrait of Bowie (same image used in the single campaign) with the simple, effective text announcing the album’s immediate availabil

A major feature and live/stage review in Melody Maker discussing David Bowie’s bold move into soul music, featuring a striking onstage photograph of him in full “soul take-off” mode. PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 15, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Review Title: Bowie: ain’t no soul ... THE STORY The piece examines Bowie’s transition into soul/funk with Young Americans, questioning and analysing his authenticity and artistic intenti

Major cover story and in-depth feature in New Musical Express examining David Bowie’s current artistic direction, public persona, and rumours of “final flirtations” during the Young Americans era. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: March 15, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Platter Pages (Feature) Title: Bowie: His final flirtation? / BOWIE: never so turning back… THE STORY The cover shows Bowie in a stylish tuxedo alongside an

Full-page promotional advertisement in New Musical Express for David Bowie’s new single “Young Americans”, featuring a striking atmospheric portrait of Bowie. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: March 1, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: YOUNG AMERICANS — A New Single From DAVID BOWIE THE STORY This powerful ad promotes the title track of Bowie’s upcoming Young Americans album (his first major foray into “plas