David Bowie (June 14, 1978) “Bowie’s back on tour. Catch him at Boots prices.” – Boots Advertisement (UK)

A full promotional advertisement by Boots record stores promoting David Bowie’s 1978 tour dates alongside discounted prices on six of his albums

PUBLICATION

Publication: Boots (Retail Advertisement)

Date: June 14, 1978

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Retail Promotion / Advertisement

Title: Bowie’s back on tour. Catch him at Boots prices.

THE STORY

This eye-catching ad features a large image of Bowie in his Stage / 1978 tour look (with white cap and dramatic pose) and promotes special offer prices on albums such as Low, “Heroes”, Station to Station, and earlier classics. It encourages fans to buy tickets and records at Boots stores.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published during Bowie’s 1978 world tour promoting material from the Berlin Trilogy era. This reflects the strong commercial push behind his live shows and the continued popularity of his back catalogue in the UK.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Retail Tour Promotion / Advertisement

Era: 1978 Stage Tour

Tone: Commercial, exciting, fan-oriented Photography: Striking black & white image of Bowie in military-style cap and jacket

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Full Boots advertisement with bold headline, large Bowie photo, album listings with special prices, and the Boots logo.

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (June 13, 1978) “Ziggy is now a dramatic crooner with a new story” – Rolling Stone (US)

• David Bowie (June 24, 1978) “FAIR DEAL — The man who sold out the world?” – Sounds (UK)

• David Bowie (June 25, 1977) “Be My Wife” – New Single Advertisement – Record Mirror (UK)

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