David Bowie (August 31, 1991) – “Sound with Vision” Album Reissue Advertisement – New Musical Express

Aug 31, 1991

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The 3 August 1991 issue of New Musical Express features an advertisement for the reissue of David Bowie’s late-1970s albums under the heading “DAVID BOWIE SOUND with VISION.”

Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 3, 1991

Country: United Kingdom

The advert promotes the digitally re-mastered editions of Low, “Heroes” and Lodger, the three albums Bowie recorded in collaboration with Brian Eno.

It notes that the albums broke new ground in music and style and are now available again in deluxe packaging with unreleased bonus tracks and feature archival photographs from the period.

Small images of the three album covers are shown, along with a list of bonus tracks and other available titles. A large photograph shows Bowie wearing headphones and holding a telephone receiver.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement highlights the reissue campaign for the Berlin-era albums, emphasising the additional material and packaging.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album reissue advertisement Era: 1991 (reissue of late-1970s material) Tone: Promotional

Photography: Large photo of David Bowie with headphones; small album-cover images

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Headline “DAVID BOWIE SOUND with VISION”
Promotion of Low, “Heroes” and Lodger reissues
Details of bonus tracks and deluxe packaging
Large photograph of Bowie and EMI branding

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