Brief Melody Maker news item announcing David Bowie’s upcoming  album Lodger and its leadsingle “Boys Keep Swinging,”  with details of the release date and musicians involved. Writer: Uncredited (Melody Maker News Desk) Artist: David Bowie Date: April 21, 1979 Length: Short news column The article reveals that David Bowie’s new  album is titled Lodger and was produced by  Bowie and Tony Visconti, set for release on  May 25 with the single “Boys Keep Swinging”  arriving the fo

Overview This RCA Records advert from May 20 1978 announces David Bowie’s narration of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf**, performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy. The design presents Bowie’s portrait alongside the album sleeve, framed by bold typographic statements — “A new departure for Bowie” and “A new experience for you.” The advert positions the project as a creative shift, highlighting Bowie’s move into classical narration and storytelling,

Publication: Rolling Stone Date: May 18 1978 Country: United States Section / Pages: Album Promotion / Page 94 Title: Peter and the Wolf – A Classic Narrated by the Undisputed Master  of Rock ’n’ Roll Overview This Rolling Stone advert from May 18 1978 promotes David Bowie’s narration of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, recorded with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The layout features Bowie’s portrait from the album sleeve beside a wolf illustration, pair

Low Takes David Bowie to - Incredible New Heights!

Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 15, 1977 Writer: Melody Maker News Desk A major news feature in Melody Maker announcing the imminent UK release of David Bowie’s groundbreaking new album Low. The piece highlights the album’s production by Bowie and Tony Visconti, its recording locations at Château d’Hérouville in France and Hansa By The Wall Studio in Berlin, and the involvement of key collaborators including Brian Eno on piano and keyboards, Iggy Pop on one track, G

Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 29 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Advert / Page 29 Title: ChangesOneBowie – RCA Records and Tapes Overview This Melody Maker full‑page advert from May 29 1976 promotes David Bowie’s first compilation album ChangesOneBowie**, released by RCA Records. The design features a striking monochrome photograph of Bowie performing, his arm raised dramatically against a backdrop of stage lights — a visual emblem of his mid‑’70s pe

A stark, cinematic advert announcing Bowie’s most enigmatic persona — the Thin White Duke stepping into the American spotlight.

Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 31, 1976 Writer: RCA Records Advert A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting David Bowie’s album *Station To Station*. The advert features the eye-catching “ALARM – PENALTY FOR IMPROPER USE £25” box, the bold tagline “WELL WORTH STOPPING FOR,” and a striking visual of a hand reaching toward the alarm. It highlights the six new tracks including the hit “Golden Years” and Bowie’s starring role in the upcoming film *The Man Who F

Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 17, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full‑Page Album Advert Title: Images – “3 Rock Giants” Series (Decca Records) Overview 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 cat

Published at a pivotal moment in Bowie’s evolution, this Melody Maker advert formed part of RCA’s coordinated push to introduce *Young Americans* as a radical stylistic transformation. The campaign emphasised Bowie’s embrace of American soul, Philadelphia production aesthetics, and a new vocal approach shaped by his Sigma Sound sessions.