A celebratory Record Mirror news page featuring Slade receiving silver discs for massive sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome”, alongside updates on Yes and Argent’s American touring success. Slade show gratitude to the Polydor “phone out” girls with silver discs and thanks for their chart-topping success. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade present silver discs to Polydor staff for 250,000 sales of “Take Me Bak ‘Ome” • Dave Hill pr

A full-page advertisement announcing Record Mirror’s forthcoming 28-page colour special on David Bowie. Another Sensational Record Mirror Special — Bowie: The full, fabulous story of a seventies superstar. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Announcement of a new 28-page full-colour publication on David Bowie • Following the huge success of the “The Real Marc Bolan” special (reprinted twice) • Described as “the full, fabulous s

A fiery and highly entertaining letters page from Record Mirror featuring a strongly worded attack from the self-styled “David Bowie Extermination Society” on Marc Bolan’s songwriting, alongside other passionate reader opinions on music press content. Bolan vs Bowie fans clash in the letters pages — glam rock rivalry heats up in print. Record Mirror Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • “David Bowie Extermination Society” letter fiercely critici

Record Mirror One Page Review (Sep 2, 1972)

A striking Scrapbook advert announcing a short run of exclusive David Bowie appearances across the Top Rank circuit — a final burst of UK dates before his much‑touted American breakthrough. Scrapbook Date: September 1, 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of pre‑tour momentum, rising Ziggy‑era demand and tightly packed ballroom shows. 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie billed for five consecutive Top Rank dates across Doncaster, Liverpool, Sunderland, Sheffield and Hanley • Advert

A fun, gossipy one-page Melody Maker feature recapping David Bowie’s two triumphant sell-out concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, packed with superstar guests and high-glam spectacle. Glam royalty turns out in force as David Bowie brings Ziggy Stardust to the Rainbow Theatre. Melody Maker Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie plays two sell-out shows at the Rainbow Theatre • Star-studded audience including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Ro

A bold Melody Maker advert announcing the grand opening of Manchester’s new Hardrock Concert Theatre — headlined by David Bowie, with support from Iguana, marking one of the earliest major venues to book Bowie at the dawn of his Ziggy ascent. Melody Maker Date: August 26, 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of rising stardom, venue ambition and Bowie stepping into larger rooms. 📰 Key Highlights • Hardrock Manchester announces its opening weekend • David Bowie booked as t

A busy “Around the Studios” news round-up in New Musical Express reporting that Lou Reed and David Bowie were continuing work on Reed’s new album at Trident Studios, with Bowie involved in production. Lou Reed and David Bowie deep in the studio — glam’s hottest partnership continues. New Musical Express Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Confirmation that David Bowie is producing and working with Lou Reed on his new album • Studio updates from

A bold UK ballroom‑circuit advert promoting David Bowie’s short September run across the Top Rank venues — a final burst of intimate British dates before his highly anticipated American tour, capturing Bowie at the height of Ziggy‑era momentum. Publication: Scrapbook / UK Press Date: September 1, 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of pre‑tour anticipation, rising stardom and tightly packed northern and Midlands dates. 📰 Key Highlights • Promotion of Bowie’s five‑date Se

A short but exciting news piece in Scrapbook announcing additional David Bowie concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre and Manchester’s Hardrock venue during the height of Ziggy Stardust mania. Bowie adds extra dates — Ziggy fever forces more shows at the Rainbow and Hardrock. Scrapbook Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie adds an extra concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre on August 30 • Second date confirmed at Manchester’s Hardrock on