A feature review from Melody Maker covering the release of David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs album, written by Chris Charlesworth in New York. The article highlights Bowie’s evolving production style and the influence of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound”.

A landmark compilation album from David Bowie, released on RCA Records (catalogue RS 1055) on May 20, 1976 RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Records Date: May 20, 1976 Catalogue: RS 1055 Format: LP Country: United Kingdom THE STORY David Bowie’s first major career-spanning compilation album, bringing together key tracks from 1969 to 1976. ChangesOneBowie served as the definitive introduction to his rapidly evolving 1970s output for many listeners. CONTEXT & NOTES

This Melody Maker front‑page feature from May 15 1976 captures David Bowie at the height of his Station to Station era, under the headline “David, the Goliath!”. The cover photograph shows Bowie performing live, microphone poised, his slicked‑back hair and stark lighting defining the Thin White Duke persona.

A punchy, poster‑style Bowie Scrapbook entry built around the explosive energy of “Suffragette City” — a one‑page celebration of the single’s reissue, its immortal catchphrase, and its place in the growing mythology of the Ziggy‑era.

A striking Joepie cover and multi‑page feature capturing David Bowie during his Station to Station era, coinciding with his role in The Man Who Fell to Earth. The headline — “Bowie neemt pers bij de neus” (“Bowie takes  the press by the nose”) — reflects the magazine’s fascination with Bowie’s enigmatic public persona and his ability to confound journalists with wit and contradiction.

This Melody Maker cover insert from May 8 1976 documents David Bowie’s theatrical arrival at London’s Victoria Station, marking his return to Britain for the Station to Station tour.

This scrapbook cutting from May 8 1976 captures David Bowie in the midst of his Station to Station period — the height of his Thin White Duke persona and the transition between the soul‑infused Young Americans and the experimental Berlin phase to come. The piece reflects Bowie’s evolving image:

This Melody Maker feature by Michael Watts, published May 8 1976, documents David Bowie’s triumphant return to British stages during the Station to Station tour.

This opening half of Allan Jones’s retrospective feature The David Bowie Story was published on the eve of Bowie’s Wembley concerts during the Isolar tour. The headline dominates the spread in bold block type, accompanied by the sub‑heading: “On the eve of Bowie’s series of Wembley concerts, Allan Jones looks back at his career.”

A major album review in Melody Maker praising David Bowie’s Station to Station, with the standout headline “Bowie stands alone.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 24, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Albums / Review Section Title: Bowie stands alone THE STORY The review highlights Bowie’s unique artistic position in the music scene, discussing his latest work (Station to Station) and its blend of soul, rock, and experimental elements. It includes commen