📰 The Man Who Sold The World Lulu - Advert : Jan. 1974
- David Bowie
- Jan 19, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Lulu’s new single “The Man Who Sold The World”.
Lulu’s New Single — The Man Who Sold The World / Watch That Man.
New Musical Express
Date: January 19, 1974
Length: 3 min read
📰 Key Highlights
• Dramatic close-up portrait of Lulu with elaborate hairstyle and strong makeup against a glowing circular background
• Bold headline “LULU’S NEW SINGLE”
• Tracks: “The Man Who Sold The World” and B-side “Watch That Man”
• Produced and arranged by David Bowie and Mick Ronson for MainMan
• Catalogue number CAT No. 2001490
• Marketed by Polydor Limited / Chelsea Record Corporation
📰 Overview
Published on January 19, 1974, this advert in the New Musical Express launched Lulu’s glam-infused cover of David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World”, emphasising the high-profile production and arrangement by Bowie and Mick Ronson.
📰 Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: January 19, 1974
Format: Full-page single advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME advert from Polydor / Chelsea Records.
📰 The Story
The advert positioned Lulu’s version as a major release, crediting David Bowie and Mick Ronson for production and arrangement, linking it directly to the glam rock scene and Bowie’s influence at the time.
📰 Visual Archive
Powerful black-and-white close-up of Lulu’s face and shoulders, dramatically lit with a large glowing orb behind her head, creating an intense and memorable glam-era image.
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📰 Closing Notes
This January 1974 NME advert showcases Lulu stepping confidently into glam territory with a bold reinterpretation of a Bowie classic, backed by the song’s original creators for added star power.
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