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Alice Cooper (May 8, 1982) For Britain Only - Single 12" Advert
A promotional advertisement for Alice Cooper’s special UK-only 4-track 12" single For Britain Only SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music press advertisement (likely NME / Sounds / Melody Maker) Date: May 8, 1982 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement. THE STORY This advert promotes Alice Cooper’s exclusive British-market 4-track 12" single featuring live versions of “Under My Wheels”, “Model Citizen”, and “Who Do You Think We Are”. The design is bold and

Alice Cooper(solo)
May 8, 1982


David Bowie (July 7, 1979) "DJ" – New Musical Express & Promotional Material
A full‑page black‑and‑white advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new single “DJ,” taken from his album Lodger, featuring a striking image of Bowie in motion with the letters “DJ” painted in light behind him.

David Bowie
Jul 7, 1979


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Review - Melody Maker
A full-page album review from Melody Maker dated May 26, 1979, examining David Bowie’s Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review describes Lodger as a bold, adventurous work that blends art-rock with global influences. It highlights Bowie’s themes of travel, alienation, and cultural collage, while praising the album’s experimental ed

David Bowie
May 26, 1979


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Advert - Melody Maker
A striking full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy.

David Bowie
May 26, 1979


David Bowie (May 19, 1979) Bowie’s ‘Lodger’, where new muzik meets Errol Flynn – Melody Maker Feature
A major review of David Bowie’s new album Lodger as he continued to push boundaries in the final chapter of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 19, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review / Feature THE STORY This substantial feature reviews Bowie’s latest album Lodger, exploring its experimental sound and eclectic influences. The piece draws comparisons to Errol Flynn’s adventurous spirit and discusses how Bowie blends “ne

David Bowie
May 19, 1979


David Bowie (July 15, 1978) "Book of Bowie" - Melody Maker
The advert highlights the inclusion of lavish colour and monotone action photographs from Bowie’s recent American tour, offering fans a rare visual record of his late‑1970s stage presence.

David Bowie
Jul 15, 1978


David Bowie (July 1, 1978) "Book of Bowie" Advert– Melody Maker
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.

David Bowie
Jul 1, 1978


David Bowie (May 29 1976) CHANGESONEBOWIE - Album Advert
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

David Bowie
May 29, 1976


David Bowie (May 15 1976) David, the Goliath
This Melody Maker front‑page feature from May 15 1976 captures David Bowie at the height of his Station to Station era, under the headline “David, the Goliath!”. The cover photograph shows Bowie performing live, microphone poised, his slicked‑back hair and stark lighting defining the Thin White Duke persona.

David Bowie
May 15, 1976


David Bowie (May 8 1976) Cover Insert
This Melody Maker cover insert from May 8 1976 documents David Bowie’s theatrical arrival at London’s Victoria Station, marking his return to Britain for the Station to Station tour.

David Bowie
May 8, 1976
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