David Bowie's "For The Collector Early David Bowie" 7-inch vinyl EP, was released in the UK on October 6, 1972 as a budget reissue by a Pye-affiliated label. This four-track EP gathered three A-sides and one B-side from his mid-1960s Pye Records singles, offering a glimpse into his pre-fame mod-pop days before the iconic “Space Oddity.” Lacking a formal title on the labels, with just “Early David Bowie” on the cover, it’s a rare snapshot of Bowie’s formative years, showcasing

David Bowie’s "John, I’m Only Dancing"  backed with "Hang On to Yourself" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Victor (catalog number RCA 2263) on September 1, 1972. Written by David Bowie and recorded during the Ziggy Stardust sessions, “John, I’m Only Dancing” was a non-album single, though it later appeared on compilations like ChangesOneBowie (1976). The song was produced by Bowie and Ken Scott and recorded at Olympic Studios, London, on June 26, 1972,

Bowie performed at the Locarno Electric Village in Bristol, England, on August 27, 1972, as part of his Ziggy Stardust Tour. This was the 49th date of the tour, which began on January 29, 1972, to promote his albums Hunky Dory  and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars . The concert featured Bowie with his backing band, the Spiders from Mars: Mick Ronson (guitar, vocals), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Mick “Woody” Woodmansey (drums), with Nicky Graham on p

David Bowie's performance of "Starman" on Lift Off with Ayshea, recorded on June 15, 1972, was broadcast on June 21, 1972. The original master tape was accidentally wiped by Granada Television during an attempt to digitize their archives, as a technician misunderstood instructions and deleted tapes not marked for preservation. In January 2019, reports surfaced that a fan had recorded the performance on a home video recorder using computer tape, a precursor to VHS. This fragil

Bowie's Ziggy Tour Power-Cut Moment Published in the UK on June 10, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page concert review “He's Come a Long Way” covered the 32nd show of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Tour at Liverpool Boxing Stadium (the world’s first purpose-built boxing venue, opened 1932, demolished 1980s). The band was the Spiders from Mars: David Bowie (vocals, guitar), Mick Ronson (lead guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Mick "Woody" Woodmansey (drums). A power cut interrupted Ja

A haircut, a camera, a stage — and suddenly, the future arrived. March 17, 1972 was the night Bowie stepped into the light as someone new, and the world began to follow.

On 17 March 1972, Mister Crisp stepped onto the Birmingham Town Hall stage for a set that would vanish almost instantly into history — except for one detail: they opened for David Bowie on the night before Ziggy Stardust arrived.

Bowie's Early 1972 Wallington Gig Promo

A striking, minimalist Rolling Stone advert pairing a full‑body Bowie portrait with handwritten tracklists and a cascade of American critical praise for Hunky Dory.

Hunky Dory - The Best Album Bowie Has Ever Done