A David Bowie Record Mirror Gratitude Published in the UK on January 6, 1973, Record Mirror’s small article Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK). Date: January 6, 1973. Format: Small article. Do you have this Record Mirror article in your archive? Share in the comments!

Bowie’s glam empire explodes – Circus celebrates the Ziggy revolution! David Bowie’s Bowie People Rejoice, a one-page album review in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1973. More Bowie glam triumphs added weekly.

Ziggy’s Christmas toy drive – fans fill a truck for Dr Barnardo’s! David Bowie and The Spiders kicked off a short UK tour at the end of 1972 with a triumphant homecoming show at the Rainbow Theatre, on December 24, they were enjoying much greater chart recognition since previously being in the country and The Jean Genie had just entered the Top 20 on its way to 2 in the UK singles chart. David recalled this batch of shows and the Rainbow gig fondly in Mick Rock’s book, Moonag

The Jean Genie storms the charts – RCA celebrates their returning superstar! David Bowie’s The Jean Genie , a one-page advert in Scrapbook, December 16, 1972. Bowie's current Hit Single "THE JEAN GENIE" RСA Records and Tapes Mel Bush presents David Bowie at Dec 24 Rainbow Theatre, London Dec 28 Manchester, Hardrock Jan 5 Green's Playhouse, Glasgow (Matinee & Evening) Jan 6 Empire Theatre, Edinburgh Jan 7 Newcastle City Hall Jan 9 Preston Guild Hall Promoted by Mike O'Shea

A Jean Genie Rainbow Return Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert screamed BOWIE'S BACK! — announcing David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust UK Christmas tour and the release of his new single “The Jean Genie.” The tour kicked off December 24 at London’s Rainbow Theatre, hitting Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Preston. A triumphant glam-rock victory lap. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: December 9

A Major Tom Glam-Folk Resurrection Released as a vinyl LP reissue in the US on November 10, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: LSP-4813), David Bowie’s Space Oddity — originally issued in the UK as David Bowie (1969) — was the first US release under the Space Oddity title. Produced by Gus Dudgeon (A1) and Tony Visconti (A2–B5) at Trident Studios, this 9-track folk-psych gem featured “Space Oddity,” “Letter To Hermione,” and “Cygnet Committee.” Issued in Hollywood, Indianapolis,

Bowie's Swishiest Outrage Return Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, Melody Maker’s cover and article “Oh! You Pretty Things” heralded David Bowie’s return to live performance after three years since “Space Oddity.” The cover described him as “rock's swishiest outrage,” a self-confessed lover of effeminate clothes, noting that critics in the US had hailed him as the new Bob Dylan. The feature highlighted the imminent chart success of his album Hunky Dory and the single “

Bowie's Maida Vale Ziggy Preview Recorded on January 18, 1972, at Studio 5, Maida Vale Studios, London, for BBC Radio’s Sounds of the 70s hosted by Bob Harris, David Bowie performed five songs with the Spiders from Mars: Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Mick Woodmansey (drums). Produced by Jeff Griffin, engineered by Chris Lycett and John Etchells. The session aired on February 7, 1972. Tracks Recorded Hang On To Yourself – 2:48 Ziggy Stardust – 3:23 Queen Bitc

A Record Mirror Bowie Triumph Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Record Mirror’s album review “Hunky Dory - Assisted By The Actor” hailed David Bowie’s Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244) as his best album to date. Produced by Ken Scott and “assisted by the actor,” the review praised the showcase of Bowie’s “almost violent range” of voice, strong backing (notably Rick Wakeman), and consistency across the production — including a good “Song For Bob Dylan.” The piece conclude

Bowie's Queen Bitch & Changes Glory Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page album review “Hunky Dory - The Best Thing to Come Out of Britain” hailed David Bowie’s Hunky Dory (RCA) as possibly the biggest thing to come out of Britain that year — and not through hype. The enthusiastic review called it Bowie’s best album to date, the most inventive song-writing in a long time, and praised its depth, mirroring events around the singer with ambiguity and

Bowie's Changes Single Promo Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted David Bowie’s new single “Changes” — the lead track from his album Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244). The bold ad highlighted the song’s infectious energy and Bowie’s rising star power, signaling the arrival of his glam era. A key early 1972 promo moment. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January 15, 1972. Format: Single advert.

Bowie's Andy Warhol B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 7, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2160 / 74-0605), David Bowie’s “Changes” — backed with “Andy Warhol” — was the lead single from Hunky Dory . Produced by Ken Scott (assisted by The Actor), both tracks written by Bowie. Issued in solid centre, 4 prong centre, promo, mono, and reissue variants. "Not a disturbing or fantasy disc like some of Bowie's previous singles, but a shrewd insight int

A Rolling Stone Glam-Folk Prophecy Published in the US on January 6, 1972, Rolling Stone’s one-page album review “Hunky Dory - Male Femme Fatale” celebrated David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his breakthrough fourth album. The review hailed Bowie as a “male femme fatale,” praising the theatricality of “Changes,” “Life On Mars?,” “Queen Bitch,” and the album’s eclectic glam-folk brilliance. A key early US press moment for Bowie’s rise. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Rol

A Life On Mars Glam-Folk Masterpiece Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 17, 1971, on RCA Victor (catalogue: SF 8244 / LSP 4623), David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his fourth studio album — was the breakthrough that introduced the world to Ziggy-era Bowie. After taking a hiatus from touring and recording, Bowie focused on writing new songs, choosing to compose on the piano instead of the guitar as he had in his previous works. He gathered Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder

Bowie's Black Country Rock B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 15, 1971, on Mercury Records (catalog number 6052 049), David Bowie’s “Holy Holy” — backed with “Black Country Rock” — was a non-album track recorded in November 1970 after completing The Man Who Sold the World. The single was created because the album was felt to lack an obvious single release. It did not chart. David Bowie’s "Holy Holy" backed with "Black Country Rock", was released as

1971's Pre-Ziggy Mercury Tease David Bowie’s standalone single “Holy Holy” (Mercury) revie published in the UK on January 9, 1971. The playful, cowboy-styled review compared Bowie to Jim Bowie and Syd Barrett, calling it a “strangely attractive sound.” A quirky early 1971 Bowie press moment. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 9, 1971. Format: Single review. Exact Text from the Review DAVID BOWIE: "Holy Holy" (Mercury). Shucks, Bo

Bowie's Mr Fish Dress & Holy Holy Acoustic On January 18, 1970, David Bowie performed his latest single “Holy Holy” on acoustic guitar at Granada Studios in Manchester during the youth TV programme SIX-OH-ONE NEWSDAY. Wearing a striking dress designed by Mr Fish, Bowie’s appearance was a bold early statement of his theatrical style. During the event, he met producer Roger Damon Price, who discussed his developing concept for a television series called The Tomorrow People — a

A Deram Debut Mod-Pop Gem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1966, on Deram Records (catalogue: DM 107), David Bowie’s “Rubber Band” — backed with “The London Boys” (misspelled “The London Boy's” on label) — was his debut solo single. Produced by Mike Vernon, this brass-laden mod-pop curiosity — with “Rubber Band” published by Cooper Music and “The London Boys” by Sparta Music — did not chart. Issued in standard brown/white labels, promo light blue/whi

David Bowie with The Lower Third's "Can't Help Thinking About Me" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Pye Records on January 14, 1966. It marked the first release under the name "David Bowie," following his previous performances as Davy Jones or Davie Jones. Artist: David Bowie With The Lower Third Label: Castle Music Country: UK Catalogue: ESBO7 765 / 1 Date: 1999 The recording was produced by Tony Hatch, who also played piano. The session occurred on 10 Dec

Backed with "Louie, Louie Go Home" as the B-side, Davie Jones with The King Bees released the single "Liza Jane," in the UK on June 5, 1964. This marked the first recording released by a 17-year-old David Bowie, then performing under his birth name, Davie Jones. The song is a reworking of the traditional "Li'l Liza Jane," arranged as a six-bar blues with input from the band and their manager, Leslie Conn, who took songwriting credit, likely for royalty purposes. The B-side wa