David Bowie (July 21, 1973) "Bowie: Latest!" – Record Mirror Cover

A striking and iconic Record Mirror magazine cover featuring David Bowie in full Ziggy Stardust-era glamour, capturing him at the absolute peak of his early 1970s superstardom and cultural influence as one of the defining stars of the glam rock explosion.

Publication: Record Mirror

Date: July 21, 1973

Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Feature

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
This iconic cover showcases David Bowie during the height of Ziggy-mania, with bold headlines teasing major stories including Paul McCartney’s comments on The Beatles, the Jackson 5, Dave Edmunds, and Mott the Hoople. Bowie’s image dominates the page, reflecting his status as one of the era’s most visually compelling and influential rock stars.	Full-colour magazine cover with a dramatic photo of David Bowie in a white patterned outfit, dramatic makeup, and striking pose holding a microphone. Large red “RECORD MIRROR” masthead, yellow “BOWIE: Latest!” circle, and multiple cover lines. Classic early-’70s music weekly design with a Roger Daltrey “I’m Free” advert at the bottom.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published July 21, 1973, this cover appeared during David Bowie’s rapid ascent as a glam rock icon, with Ziggy Stardust mania still in full swing and his influence spreading across British pop culture.	Event: Magazine cover feature Era: 1973 (Ziggy Stardust peak) Tone: Glamorous, exciting, star-focused Photography: Iconic full-colour portrait of David Bowie RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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