David Bowie (August 1974) – “Diamond Dogs” Album & Tour Advertisement – Creem
- Aug 1, 1974
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The August 1974 issue of Creem carries a full-page advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Diamond Dogs and the accompanying North American tour dates.
Publication: Creem
Date: August 1974
Country: United States
The advert promotes the new album with the line “On record now ‘Diamond Dogs.’ A new album by Bowie.” A large painted image shows Bowie in a semi-nude pose against a dark background with two dog-like figures.
On the left side a list of tour dates is printed under the heading “On stage soon,” covering cities from Montreal to New York between June and July.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The advertisement combines the album release with the ongoing Diamond Dogs tour itinerary, listing venues across Canada and the United States.
The striking artwork and dual promotion of record and live shows form the centre of the page.
On the left side a list of tour dates is printed under the heading “On stage soon,” covering cities from Montreal to New York between June and July.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Album and tour advertisement Era: 1974 (Diamond Dogs era) Tone: Promotional, dramatic Photography: Painted promotional artwork of David Bowie
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Large painted image of David Bowie with the title “BOWIE”
Tour date listing under “On stage soon”
Album promotion “On record now ‘Diamond Dogs.’ A new album by Bowie”
RCA Records and Tapes logo
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