A defining glam rock anthem and a pivotal moment in David Bowie’s career, “Starman” introduced the world to Ziggy Stardust. Released as the lead single from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it became Bowie’s first major hit since “Space Oddity” and launched him into superstardom. Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Victor Date: April 28, 1972 Catalogue: RCA 2199 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Starman” Written by: David Bowie Produced by:

On September 25, 1971, David Bowie performed at the Friars Club in Aylesbury in a concert now remembered as the first live appearance of the group that would soon become known as The Spiders From Mars. Featuring Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Woody Woodmansey, the performance marked a pivotal moment in Bowie's career and provided an early glimpse of the band that would help define the Ziggy Stardust era. Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY David Bowie a

Extremely rare 1971 David Bowie & Dana Gillespie “BOWPROMO” white label 12" promotional vinyl (one of only 500 copies pressed) featuring early versions of key Hunky Dory tracks, created by manager Tony DeFries to secure major record deals for both artists. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Bowie & Dana Gillespie Title: BOWPROMO (White Label Promo) Date: August 1971 Label: MainMan (promotional) Format / Type: 12" White Label Vinyl Promo Country: United Kingdom Catalo

The 1 August 1970 issue of Melody Maker carries an advertisement for David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 1, 1970 Country: United Kingdom The advert features a detailed line drawing of David Bowie with curly hair against a landscape background. Large text reads “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL is a single you won’t forget.” The Mercury Records logo and catalogue number 6052 026 appear at the bottom left. CONTEXT AND

This Melody Maker advertisement, published on Saturday, July 18, 1970, promotes a live performance by David Bowie and Aquila at The Fickle‑Pickle Club, located in The Cricketers Inn, London Road,  Southend. The event took place on Friday, July 17, with lighting provided by Colored Rain. Publication: Melody Maker (London, England) Date: July 18 1970 Country: United Kingdom Title: Aquila + David Bowie  The advert also notes that Status Quo were scheduled to appear the followin

Highly critical review of David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival Part 1 & Part 2” (Mercury Records). PUBLICATION: Date: June 12, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Review Title: DAVID BOWIE: “Memory Of A Free Festival” THE STORY The reviewer harshly criticises both parts of the single. Part 1 is dismissed as a tedious, unpleasant experience evoking the worst aspects of open-air festivals. Part 2 is described as a “long rambling, repetitive piece o

A quarter-page advertisement from the June 12, 1970 issue of Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival,” featuring a striking illustrated portrait of Bowie. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 12, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement (quarter page) Title: David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL THE STORY The ad prominently displays the title “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL” with the tagline “is a single you won’t f

David Bowie’s two-part single “Memory Of A Free Festival” released on Mercury Records in a standard company sleeve, marking a key transitional release between his folk-rock period and the glam era. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Label: Mercury Records Date: June 12, 1970 Catalogue: MF 1135 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Memory Of A Free Festival Part 1 B-Side: “Memory Of A Free Festival Part 2 Written by: David Bowie Produced by: Tony Visconti

This concert advertisement promotes an upcoming appearance by David Bowie at Bristol's Colston Hall as part of a multi-artist rock package headed by Humble Pie. The advert captures Bowie during the months following the success of "Space Oddity", when he was still building his live reputation across Britain. Publication: Evening Post Date: October 3, 1969 Country: United Kingdom This Colston Hall advertisement lists forthcoming attractions appearing at the Bristol venue during