The June 30, 1973 edition of New Musical Express charts shows David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane at No. 1 on the British Albums Chart. Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: June 30, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Charts THE STORY The British Albums Chart lists Aladdin Sane by David Bowie at the top spot, with other notable entries including Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and Slade. The page also shows the British Singles Chart and US charts. CONTEXT AND NOTES

Striking full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “Life on Mars?”, taken from the album Hunky Dory PUBLICATION Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Advertisement Title: Life on Mars THE STORY The dramatic ad features an iconic image of Bowie in his famous “MainMan” era outfit — one-legged pose, patterned top, and striking makeup — promoting “Life on Mars?” as the latest single, with a countdown on its release and availab

Vibrant front cover of POPS WOP magazine featuring a striking close-up portrait of David Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust era. PUBLICATION: Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover (No.38) Title: POPS WOP THE STORY The colourful cover shows Bowie in dramatic close-up with his signature Ziggy-era red hair and makeup. Cover lines promote features on Roger Daltrey, Marc & Mickey, Gary Glitter, Thin Lizzy, plus articles on movies, popsters’ opinions

News feature on David Bowie’s upcoming British tour and new single, appearing in the “Rock” section of Melody Maker PUBLICATION: Date: June 9, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Rock News / Feature Title: David Bowie THE STORY The article discusses Bowie’s British tour dates, his rising international success, and teases a new single. It sits alongside a large illustrated advertisement for Paul Tapes / Faust Tapes and various other music news columns typical of ea

Iconic hexagonal poster for David Bowie and The Spiders From Mars’ two sold-out shows at Leeds University Union (later relocated to the Rollarena), marking one of the most memorable nights of the legendary Aladdin Sane / Ziggy Stardust era. PUBLICATION / ITEM: Date: June 2, 1973 / June 29, 1973 Venue: Leeds University Union / Rollarena, Leeds, UK Tour: Ziggy Stardust Tour Item: Original hexagonal concert poster (reproduced in exhibitions) THE STORY The striking poster feature

Iconic front cover of Let It Rock magazine featuring David Bowie during the peak of the Ziggy Stardust era, promoting an in-depth “Talk-In” interview. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: THE DAVID BOWIE TALK-IN THE STORY The striking cover shows a close-up live shot of Bowie performing, with dramatic lighting and his Ziggy-era red hair and makeup. It highlights additional features on Dr. John, Atomic Rooster, Monkee Busines

David Bowie’s high-energy glam-rock cover of The Rolling Stones’ classic “Let’s Spend The Night Together”, released as a US single on June 1, 1973, taken from his landmark album Aladdin Sane. Label: RCA Victor Country: France Catalogue: 41.125 RELEASE DETAILS: Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Victor Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA (also Italy) Released: June 1, 1973 Genre: Glam Rock, Rock A-Side: “Let’s Spend The Night Together” Written by: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards

A dramatic Melody Maker front cover capturing David Bowie and Mick Ronson mid‑performance at London’s Earls Court. The headline “Bowie blows it!” teases the chaotic opening night of Bowie’s 1973 British tour — a spectacle of sound issues, theatrical excess, and glam‑rock electricity. The image, shot by Barrie Wentzell, immortalises the duo’s athletic stage chemistry as Ziggy Stardust’s reign neared its end.

“1972 may be remembered for bringing us Ziggy Stardust, but without doubt 1973 has started off with a much deeper musical awakening in the form of Aladdin Sane.”