David Bowie ( July 14, 1967) – 7" Single - Love You Till Tuesday (Deram DM 135)
Updated: Jul 14
THE RELEASE | WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS |
Release Date: July 14, 1967 Label: Deram Records (UK) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Catalogue Number: DM 135 David Bowie’s early Deram single featuring the whimsical, music-hall influenced “Love You Till Tuesday” backed with the gentler melodic pop track “Did You Ever Have a Dream”. Both songs were written by Bowie and produced by Mike Vernon, showcasing his pre-glam theatrical style and experimentation with character-driven pop. | • Classic Deram orange and white label design • Side A: “Love You Till Tuesday” (Bowie) Music Director: Ivor Raymonde Producer: Mike Vernon • Side B: “Did You Ever Have a Dream” (Bowie) Music Director: Dek Fearnley Producer: Mike Vernon |
CONTEXT AND NOTES | VARIANTS & PACKAGING |
Released during the Summer of Love in 1967, this single captures Bowie in his formative years, heavily influenced by Anthony Newley and music-hall traditions. Although it failed to chart significantly in the UK, it gained some traction in the Netherlands. The tracks remain charming examples of his early theatrical pop style before the glam explosion. | UK Variants: • 7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre – Deram DM 135 (July 1967) • 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre – Deram DM 135 (July 1967) Overseas Variants: • Netherlands – Deram DM 135 (1967) • Germany – Deram DM 135 (1967) |
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS | VARIANTS & PACKAGING |
Melody Maker review (July 22, 1967) described “Love You Till Tuesday” as a “joke number” with a chirpy feel, noting its playful Monday/Tuesday lyric twist. The review reflected the era’s mix of amusement and mild dismissal of Bowie’s early theatrical approach. | UK Variants: • 7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre – Deram DM 135 (July 1967) • 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre – Deram DM 135 (July 1967) Overseas Variants: • Netherlands – Deram DM 135 (1967) • Germany – Deram DM 135 (1967) |
Cultural Notes:
The 1969 promotional film for "Love You Till Tuesday" (part of a larger project) was later included in the 1984 video compilation Love You Till Tuesday, which featured a re-recorded version of the song with a more polished arrangement.
Both tracks reflect Bowie’s early influences, including Anthony Newley and music-hall traditions, which shaped his theatrical persona before his glam-rock reinvention.
Availability:
Both tracks are available on streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, often as part of reissues of the David Bowie album or compilations like The Deram Anthology 1966–1968 (1997).
The promotional film can be found on YouTube or through Bowie’s official releases, such as the 1984 Love You Till Tuesday video collection.
"Love You Till Tuesday" reached number 18 on the Dutch Top 40 for the week of October 21, 1967.
DAVID BOWIE: "Love You Till Tuesday" (Deram)
Yeah, it's a joke number. Jokes are good. Everybody likes jokes The Pink Floyd like jokes it's very casual If you play it a second time It might even be more of a joke, Joke Jokes are good. The Pink Floyd like jokes
I think that was a funny joke, think people will like the bit about it being Monday, when in fact it was Tuesday Very chirpy, but I don't think my toes were tapping at all.
Melody Maker review, July 22, 1967
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