đź“° Pin Ups David Bowie - Advert : Jan. 1974
- David Bowie
- Jan 17, 1974
- 2 min read
A striking one-page Rolling Stone advertisement promoting David Bowie’s album *Pin Ups*.
Bowie Pin Ups.
Rolling Stone
Date: January 17, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Iconic black-and-white cover image featuring David Bowie and Twiggy in a close, dramatic pose
• Bold, stylised “BOWIE PIN UPS” lettering running vertically
• Prominent MainMan and RCA Records and Tapes branding
• Classic 1973 glam visual aesthetic with Bowie’s distinctive Ziggy-era look
đź“° Overview
Published on January 17, 1974, this advert in Rolling Stone highlighted Bowie’s *Pin Ups* album, using the famous cover photograph of Bowie and Twiggy to promote the collection of 1960s cover versions recorded during the peak of the Ziggy Stardust era.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Rolling Stone
Date: January 17, 1974
Format: Full-page album advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Rolling Stone advert from RCA Records / MainMan.
đź“° The Story
The advert presented *Pin Ups* as Bowie’s tribute to the British Invasion and mod era that influenced him, featuring the striking cover image that perfectly captured his androgynous glam style alongside model Twiggy.
đź“° Visual Archive
Powerful black-and-white studio portrait of David Bowie (shirtless, with Ziggy haircut) and Twiggy (with 1920s-style makeup and headpiece) in an intimate, intense pose.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1974 Rolling Stone advert immortalises one of glam rock’s most iconic album covers — Bowie and Twiggy together in *Pin Ups*, a stylish farewell to the Ziggy period and a loving nod to the 1960s sounds that shaped him.
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