🔘 Starman – Single (UK) : Apr 1972 David Bowie’s Starman was released in the United Kingdom on April 28, 1972 by RCA Records (catalog RCA 2199). Backed with Suffragette City, the single introduced the Ziggy Stardust persona to the wider public and became a breakthrough moment in Bowie’s career. Starman entered the UK Singles Chart in June 1972, eventually peaking at No. 10 and spending 11 weeks on the chart. Its rise was propelled by Bowie’s now‑iconic Top of the Pops perfor

Bowie's Early 1972 Wallington Gig Promo

A striking, minimalist Rolling Stone advert pairing a full‑body Bowie portrait with handwritten tracklists and a cascade of American critical praise for Hunky Dory.

A rare early‑tour advert for Bowie’s February 1972 Imperial College concert — a pivotal night that helped solidify the Ziggy Stardust persona and marked a turning point in his rise to stardom.

Hunky Dory - The Best Album Bowie Has Ever Done

The first gig of the Ziggy Stardust tour took place at Aylesbury Friars in the Borough Assembly Hall January 29, 1972 featuring Bowie with his backing group the Spiders from Mars: (not billed) guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, and drummer Mick Woodmansey. Audio engineer Robin Mayhew had been working on the PA and sound equipment since the end of the previous year and was the principal sound engineer for the entire tour. Unlike typical rock concerts at the time, th

A dramatic Melody Maker cover pairing the shock news of King Crimson’s implosion with a striking portrait of David Bowie — a moment when British rock seemed to fracture and reinvent itself at the same time. Melody Maker Date: January 22, 1972 Length: 4 min read (cover feature + front‑page column) A moment of upheaval, reinvention, and scene‑shifting energy. 📰 Key Highlights • King Crimson announce a sudden breakup after rehearsal tensions • Band reunite only temporarily

A dramatic full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting David Bowie’s single “Changes” from the album *Hunky Dory*. David Bowie’s “Changes” — his latest single from the album *Hunky Dory*. Melody Maker Date: January 15, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Promotes the single “Changes” (catalogue RCA 2160) • Taken from the album *Hunky Dory* • Striking high-contrast close-up portrait of David Bowie • Bold, minimalist layout with “A GEM PRODUCTION” and Gem log

A striking full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie’s album *Hunky Dory*, featuring a dramatic close-up portrait and glowing quotes from the international press. Hunky Dory — David Bowie’s latest masterpiece on RCA Records. Melody Maker Date: January 8, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, atmospheric black-and-white portrait of David Bowie • Strong promotional quotes from Rock Magazine, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times • Highlights Bowie

A New Musical Express singles‑preview column by Derek Johnson, spotlighting key early‑’72 releases expected to make chart impact. The page paired a prominent David Bowie photograph with concise, commercially minded assessments of new singles from Stevie Wonder, the Fortunes, David Bowie and Jefferson Airplane. Publication: New Musical Express Date: January 8, 1972 Format: One‑page singles preview Writer: Derek Johnson A moment of pre‑glam anticipation, Motown strength and