This Melody Maker cover story, published on Saturday, July 16, 1977, announces David Bowie’s renewed collaboration with Brian Eno, following their groundbreaking work on Low. The headline — “Bowie Back with Eno” — highlights Bowie’s creative resurgence and his simultaneous venture into film, portraying a painter in the upcoming movie The Wally. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 16 1977 Country: United Kingdom The article details Bowie’s continued experimentation in Berlin,

Full-page promotional advertisement in Record Mirror for David Bowie’s single “Be My Wife” (coupled with “Speed of Life”), this version featuring bold red typography. PUBLICATION Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 25, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE — HIS NEW SINGLE ‘BE MY WIFE’ THE STORY This is a later run of the promotional ad for the second single from the Low album. The striking red colour scheme differentiat

Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new RCA single “Be My Wife” (coupled with the instrumental “Speed of Life”), taken from the album Low. PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 18, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE — HIS NEW SINGLE ‘BE MY WIFE’ THE STORY This clean, minimalist advertisement features large blue “DAVID BOWIE” lettering and a striking profile photograph of Bowi

David Bowie released “Be My Wife” as the second single from his groundbreaking album Low. A more conventional and emotionally direct rock track compared to the album’s experimental electronic side, it showcased Bowie’s ragtime piano and heartfelt lyrics during his innovative “Berlin period.” Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Victor Date: June 17, 1977 Catalogue: PB 1017 / PB 11017 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Be My Wife” Written by: David Bowie Produced by: Davi

A major two-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 21, 1977, featuring a candid conversation between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 21, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY This article presents a revealing TV interview between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The pair discuss Iggy’s solo career, their working relationship, punk rock, stage personas, and personal struggles. Bowie

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: July 15 1976 Country: USA Section / Pages: Review Title: Bowie Film Falls Flat: Too Much of Nothing Writer: Paul Nelson This Rolling Stone review critiques Nicolas Roeg’s film The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie. Writer Paul Nelson describes the viewing experience as disjointed and emotionally distant, comparing it to “watching someone being sawed in half by a would‑be magician.” Nelson argues that Roeg’s direction

Full-page promotional advertisement in Rolling Stone for David Bowie’s first official greatest hits compilation album ChangesOneBowie. Publication: Rolling Stone Date: July 1, 1976 Country: United States Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: CHANGESONEBOWIE — HIS GREATEST HITS THE STORY The ad features a striking close-up portrait of Bowie with the bold title “CHANGESONEBOWIE” (with “ONE” in red). It promotes the album containing his biggest hits including “Space

This Melody Maker full-page advert from May 29 1976 promotes David Bowie's first compilation album ChangesOneBowie, released by RCA Records. The design features a striking monochrome photograph of Bowie performing, his arm raised dramatically against a backdrop of stage lights - a visual emblem of his mid-'70s persona. Below the image, the tracklist is presented in alternating black and red typography, emphasizing Bowie's most defining singles from 1969 to 1976

In late May 1976, the British tabloids and music press were buzzing with scandalous photos of David Bowie kissing Romy Haag in Paris — sparking rumours that sent gossip columns into overdrive. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 29, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Gossip Page HE STORY This sensational gossip piece reports on David Bowie being seen in Paris with Romy Haag, a well-known performer. The article speculates on Ang

A full-page review from New Musical Express dated May 29, 1976, discussing David Bowie’s new compilation album ChangesOneBowie SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 29, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review / Feature THE STORY The review examines ChangesOneBowie, Bowie’s first major career retrospective, which brings together key tracks from 1969 to 1976. The writer reflects on Bowie’s rapid artistic evolution, from the early fol