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David Bowie (May 26 1979) Lodger- Advert
Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Promotion / Page 12 Title: David Bowie – Lodger (New Album Available Now) Overview This Melody Maker full‑page advert from May 26 1979 promotes David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy. The striking black‑and‑white composition shows Bowie sprawled horizontally against a tiled wall, photographed by Brian Duffy, evoking both surrealism and vulnerabilit

David Bowie
May 26, 19791 min read


David Bowie (May 12, 1979) Boys Keep Swinging – Melody Maker Advert
A full‑page RCA advertisement for Bowie’s single “Boys Keep Swinging,” featuring a dynamic monochrome image of Bowie mid‑motion and handwritten typography announcing the release and the forthcoming *Lodger* album. Writer: RCA Records / Melody Maker Artist: David Bowie Date: May 12, 1979 Length: 4 min read This *Melody Maker* advert promotes Bowie’s single “Boys Keep Swinging,” taken from his upcoming album *Lodger*. The design captures Bowie in a kinetic pose — shirt open

David Bowie
May 12, 19792 min read


David Bowie (May 5 1979) LP Exclusive
Publication: Record Mirror Date: May 5 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: David Bowie – LP Exclusive / Doll By Doll / Wings Overview This Record Mirror cover from May 5 1979 features a striking close‑up portrait of David Bowie, photographed by Bruno Webster. The image captures Bowie in his late‑’70s transitional phase — intense, minimal, and enigmatic — coinciding with the release of his album Lodger. The bold red masthead and clean layout refle

David Bowie
May 5, 19791 min read
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