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David Essex (June 1, 1975) “David Essex” – Advertisement – Creem Magazine (US)

  • Writer: David Essex
    David Essex
  • May 1, 1975
  • 1 min read

A full-page promotional advertisement in Creem Magazine for David Essex, highlighting him as England’s number one performer with the tagline “When you hear him, you know. Unmistakably new music from England’s number 1 performer.”

ISSUE

Publication: Creem Magazine

Date: June 1, 1975

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page

Title: DAVID ESSEX

THE STORY

This striking ad promotes David Essex’s music on Columbia Records and Tapes, featuring a dramatic close-up photo of him singing into a microphone. It lists several hits including “Gonna Make You A Star,” “Stardust,” “America,” “There’s Something About You Baby,” and “I Know.”


CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published in June 1975 during the height of David Essex’s international success following his starring role in the film Stardust and major chart hits. Creem was a leading American rock magazine, and this ad reflects Essex’s strong crossover appeal in the US market during the mid-1970s glam/pop era.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Full-Page Record Company Advertisement

Era: Mid-1970s Glam / Pop Rock Peak Tone: Bold, stylish, star-focused Photography: Large dramatic black & white close-up of David Essex performing

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Full-page advertisement from Creem Magazine with large stylized “David Essex” logo, prominent performance photo, and promotional text for Columbia Records.


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