The advertisement features a stylised monochrome illustration of Bowie’s face and upper torso, drawn with expressive linework and signed “Bowie” in the lower corner. The headline reads “Scary Monsters tamed at Boots £3.99,” linking Bowie’s latest release to the retailer’s monthly promotion. The text explains that Boots selects one top‑selling album each month and offers it at a reduced price, highlighting Bowie’s new record and its hit single “Ashes to Ashes.” The design comb

A landmark NME cover story and in-depth interview with David Bowie, coinciding with his acclaimed stage role in The Elephant Man and the release of Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).

This New Musical Express feature from September 16 1978 continues the magazine’s in‑depth retrospective series on David Bowie’s career. Subtitled “All the Young Dudes,” it catalogues the songs Bowie wrote and produced for other artists, offering readers a detailed look at his creative reach beyond his own recordings. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 16 1978 Country: United Kingdom Written by Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr, the article serves as a comprehens

This New Musical Express feature from September 9 1978 continues the publication’s in‑depth retrospective on David Bowie’s career, subtitled “Part Two: TVC15.” Written by Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr, it offers a detailed critical overview of Bowie’s mid‑1970s output, examining his evolution from glam icon to avant‑garde innovator. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 9, 1978 Country: United KingdomThe article forms part of NME’s multi‑page “Consumer’s Guid

A multi‑page New Musical Express consumer guide offering a detailed, authoritative overview of David Bowie’s back catalogue as of 1978, with the first instalment focusing on the Pin Ups era.

This New Musical Express review from August 27 1977 examines Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life album, produced in collaboration with David Bowie. Written by Max Bell, the piece captures the manic energy and creative synergy between the two artists during their Berlin period, portraying the record as a high‑voltage burst of rock vitality. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 27 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the Albums section, Max Bell reviews Lust For Life (RCA), noting

This New Musical Express advertisement from September 20 1980 promotes This New Musical Express article from September 20 1975, written by Kate Phillips with photographs by Kate Simon, reviews Alice Cooper’s live performance at Wembley. The piece, titled “Night of the Coopertroopers,” captures the theatrical spectacle and dark humor of Cooper’s mid‑1970s stage show. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 20 1975 Country: United Kingdom The review opens with a lively

Alice Cooper’s New Musical Express cover feature and one‑page article from September 6, 1975, capturing his outrageous humour, chaotic charisma, and the gleefully grotesque theatrics that defined his mid‑’70s persona. The piece blends sharp interview insight with Creem-style irreverence, presenting Alice as both shock-rock ringmaster and witty, self-aware showman during the Welcome to My Nightmare era.

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s new single “Monte Carlo” and their nationwide UK tour. The striking advert features a large, geometric “Mott” logo, the headline “their magnificent new single MONTE CARLO”, CBS catalogue number 3528, and a full list of September 1975 tour dates alongside a black-and-white group photograph of the band.

This New Musical Express chart record from September 2 1975 captures a transatlantic snapshot of mid‑seventies pop and rock. Rod Stewart dominates the UK charts with Atlantic Crossing and Sailing, while Elton John leads the U.S. albums with Captain Fantastic. The listings reflect a rich mix of soul, soft rock, and emerging disco influences defining the year’s musical landscape. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 2 1975 Country: United Kingdom / United States T