This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released live album Stage. Combining contemporary album artwork with a special retail offer, the advert highlights the double album's release and encourages readers to purchase it through HMV at a discounted price. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement is dominated by the title "STAGE" displayed in oversized lettering across the page. Benea

This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's live album Stage. Built around a dramatic green-tinted performance image and a detailed track listing, the advert presents the album as a document of Bowie's acclaimed 1978 world tour.. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: September 30, 1978 Country: Unknown The advertisement is dominated by the title "David Bowie Stage", with the album name displayed prominently against a dark background. A large green-tinted

This Melody Maker review examines David Bowie's live album Stage, questioning whether the record successfully captures the excitement of Bowie's celebrated 1978 tour. While recognising the quality of the musicianship and performances, the review considers whether the album fully conveys the impact of the artist's constantly changing vision. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Bowie: A Xerox Album From A Polaroid Hero"

brief but memorable Rolling Stone “Random Notes” item capturing David Bowie in a spontaneous moment of fan affection during the 1978 Stage tour. Published on September 21, 1978, the snippet presents Bowie in full late‑’70s cool, maintaining his enigmatic composure even as an enthusiastic female fan plants a kiss on him.

The 5 August 1978 issue of New Musical Express features a full-page advertisement for David Bowie’s live double album Stage. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 5, 1978 Country: United Kingdom The advert shows a large photograph of David Bowie in a white naval-style uniform and peaked cap, fist raised. The headline reads “STAGE” with the quote “‘All the world’s a stage… And one man in his time plays many parts’.” A track listing is provided, including Hang On To You

A thoughtful and in-depth Melody Maker concert review by Michael Watts reflecting on David Bowie’s highly anticipated British tour, focusing on his powerful performance at London’s Earl’s Court and the overall impact of his evolving stage show during the late 1970s. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 9, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Review / Tour Reflection Michael Watts provides a detailed reflection on David Bowie’s Britis

A detailed and thoughtful New Musical Express concert review of David Bowie’s performance at London’s Earl’s Court in 1978, offering an in-depth assessment of his powerful stage presence, the strength of his current band, and the evolving sound of his late-1970s era following the success of albums like Low and Heroes. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Review / Live Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Nick

The advert features a warm, engaging live photograph of David Bowie smiling in a white sailor-style cap, microphone in hand, presenting him as charismatic, approachable and firmly in command of his late-1970s stage persona.

A later-run promotional advertisement by Boots record stores highlighting David Bowie’s 1978 tour and offering special discounted prices on six of his albums. PUBLICATION Publication: UK Consumer Magazine / Boots Retail Promotion Date: June 29, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Retail Advertisement Title: Bowie’s back on tour. Catch him at Boots prices. THE STORY This full-page ad features the same striking image of Bowie in his white military-style cap from the S

A major feature in Sounds questioning David Bowie’s artistic direction and business decisions during the late 1970s, with the provocative subtitle “The man who sold out the world?” PUBLICATION Publication: Sounds Date: June 24, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Cover Story Title: FAIR DEAL — The man who sold out the world? THE STORY The article examines Bowie’s career trajectory, his move away from mainstream rock, the Berlin period, and debates whether