Label: RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Font Label: RCA Victor Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2726 Back In the blistering summer of 1976, David Bowie was fully immersed in his “Thin White Duke” persona. Riding the wave of the critically acclaimed *Station to Station* album, he re-released one of his most explosive tracks from the Ziggy Stardust era as a single. Released on July 9, 1976, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2726. Backed with

A monochrome one‑page Scrapbook advert from February 22, 1975 promoting Bowie’s “Young Americans,” capturing the moment he pivoted from glam rock into a bold new soul‑infused identity.

A fierce, swaggering live cut from the Diamond Dogs tour, “Knock on Wood” captures Bowie’s 1974 soul‑infused stage persona at full voltage. Released on September 13, 1974, “Knock on Wood” showcased David Bowie’s evolving sound during his ambitious Diamond Dogs tour, recorded live in the United States earlier that year. Backed with a powerful, extended live version of “Panic in Detroit,” the single highlighted Bowie’s shift toward a more soulful, brass‑driven style that would

Released in the UK on June 14, 1974, David Bowie’s “Diamond Dogs,” backed with “Holy Holy,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RCA Records (APBO 0293). Serving as the second single and title track from Bowie’s eighth studio album *Diamond Dogs*, the release captured the album’s dystopian, post‑apocalyptic aesthetic. Written and produced by Bowie, the track blended raw guitar riffs, theatrical vocal delivery, and a gritty glam‑rock edge. The B-side featured a re-recorded ver

A compact review column from April 1974 captures the shifting textures of the pop landscape — from dramatic Bowie singles to the swaggering confidence of Mott the Hoople’s latest LP. The tone is brisk, opinionated, and unmistakably mid‑’70s, offering a snapshot of how the press framed two artists at pivotal moments in their careers. 📰 Quotes from the Article “Not an easy hit.” “Erratic but triumphant.” 📰 What the Clipping Shows The clipping is a small review column titled “

A sharp, compact slice of mid‑70s music journalism, this Melody Maker review captures Bowie in a moment of theatrical intensity and commercial saturation. The tone is brisk, wry, and unmistakably of the era. A glam‑era single caught between drama and overexposure. Appearing as Bowie’s fame continued to accelerate, the review reflects both admiration for his dramatic delivery and concern over the rapid pace of releases. It’s a snapshot of how critics navigated the tension betw

Originally issued as the closing track on The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide” returned in April 1974 when RCA, eager for new material, pulled it from the Ziggy catalogue for a standalone single release. Two years old and already familiar to fans, the single nevertheless captured the dramatic final collapse of the Ziggy persona. RCA issued the single in the UK on April 11 1974, pairing it with “Quicksand” on the B‑side

Publication: Melody Maker Date: April 7 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Full‑Page Advert Format: Single and Tour Promotion Overview A striking full‑page Melody Maker advertisement announcing David Bowie’s new single “Drive‑In Saturday” (RCA 2352) and his forthcoming May 1973 UK tour. The design combines stark monochrome photography with bold typography, presenting Bowie as both futuristic and intimate — a visual bridge between Aladdin Sane and the final phase of

In the electric summer of 1972, David Bowie was at the dazzling height of Ziggy Stardust mania. Fresh from the success of “Starman” and the groundbreaking album *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars*, Bowie released “John, I’m Only Dancing” — a sharp, sexually ambiguous glam rocker that perfectly captured his provocative, androgynous persona. Released on September 1, 1972, the single appeared on RCA Victor under catalogue number RCA 2263. Backed with

A lively 1972 regional “DISCO” music column captured the fast-moving British pop scene, highlighting Chicory Tip’s quick follow-up single and mentioning current chart action involving David Bowie. Published on Saturday, 29 April 1972 in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, this column reflected the excitement of the emerging glam rock era. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Lancashire Evening Telegraph Date: Saturday, 29 April 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Page 7