A full‑page black‑and‑white advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new single “DJ,” taken from his album Lodger, featuring a striking image of Bowie in motion with the letters “DJ” painted in light behind him. Writer: Uncredited (RCA Records Advertising Dept.)  Artist: David Bowie  Date: July 7, 1979  Length: 1 page advertisement The advert announces the release of David  Bowie’s single “DJ” from his album Lodger on  RCA Records. It features a dynamic  photograph of Bowie in a

Black‑and‑white advertisement from NME promoting David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a striking image of Bowie leaning against a tiled wall in a distorted pose that echoes the album’s themes of displacement and motion Writer: Uncredited (RCA Records Advertising Dept.) Artist: David Bowie Date: June 16, 1979 Length: 1 page advertisement The advert announces the release of David Bowie’s album Lodger on RCA Records, the final part of his Berlin trilogy with Brian Eno. The 

Publication:  Melody Maker Date: May 26 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Promotion / Page 12 Title: David Bowie – Lodger (New Album Available Now) Overview This Melody Maker full‑page advert from May 26 1979 promotes David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy. The striking black‑and‑white composition shows Bowie sprawled horizontally against a tiled wall, photographed by Brian Duffy, evoking both surrealism and vulnerabilit

Publication: Radio Times Date: May 20 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Sunday Radio / Page 40 Title: David Bowie – Star Special on Radio 1 Contributor: Tony Visconti Overview This Radio Times listing from May 20 1979 highlights a BBC Radio 1 Star Special devoted to David Bowie, featuring an appreciation written by his long‑time collaborator Tony Visconti. Visconti’s commentary reflects on Bowie’s restless creativity and evolution — from the theatricality of Z

Publication: New Musical Express Date: May 19 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article / Music News Title: Bland Out in a Moonage Daydream Author: Aladdin Print Thrills Overview This NME feature from May 19 1979 captures David Bowie in conversation with fans during a Capital Radio broadcast promoting his new album Lodger. The article’s tone is witty and sardonic, reflecting the paper’s late‑’70s editorial style — half admiration, half provocation....

A bright, confident close-up of David Bowie with tousled blonde hair and a slight smile lights up the cover of Smash Hits, capturing the fresh, approachable energy of his late-1970s pop phase. The bold pink-and-white “SMASH HITS” masthead paired with the simple “DAVID BOWIE” headline promises fans an intimate look at the star. This May 1979 cover reflects the excitement surrounding Bowie’s evolving sound and image as he moved toward the mainstream success that would soon expl

Publication: Scrapbook Date: May 17 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Promotional Advert / Broadcast Announcement Title: Exclusive to Capital Radio – David Bowie on Nicky Horne’s “Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It” Overview This Capital Radio advert from May 17 1979 announces David Bowie’s appearance on Nicky Horne’s “Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It”, broadcast Monday, May 14 1979 between 9 pm and 11 pm. The programme featured Bowie in conversation with ten listeners, dis

A full‑page RCA advertisement for Bowie’s single “Boys Keep Swinging,” featuring a dynamic monochrome image of Bowie mid‑motion and handwritten typography announcing the release and the forthcoming *Lodger* album. Writer: RCA Records / Melody Maker Artist: David Bowie Date: May 12, 1979 Length: 4 min read This *Melody Maker* advert promotes Bowie’s single “Boys Keep Swinging,” taken from his upcoming album *Lodger*. The design captures Bowie in a kinetic pose — shirt open

Publication: Record Mirror Date: May 5 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: David Bowie – LP Exclusive / Doll By Doll / Wings Overview This Record Mirror cover from May 5 1979 features a striking close‑up portrait of David Bowie, photographed by Bruno Webster. The image captures Bowie in his late‑’70s transitional phase — intense, minimal, and enigmatic — coinciding with the release of his album Lodger. The bold red masthead and clean layout refle

Two short UK press reviews of David Bowie’s single “Boys Keep Swinging” (RCA BOW 2), released in April 1979. Both pieces reflect the critical curiosity surrounding Bowie’s collaboration with Brian Eno and his playful return to glam‑era irony. Writer: Uncredited Artist: David Bowie Date: April 28 1979 Length: 3 min read The first review describes “Boys Keep Swinging” as “inexplicably retrograde,” likening its sound to “Hit Fodder” and suggesting a deliberate throwback to Bowie