đź“° Life On Mars? David Bowie - Advert : Jun. 1973
- David Bowie
- Jun 23, 1973
- 2 min read
A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new single “Life On Mars?”.
Life On Mars — David Bowie. RCA 2316.
Melody Maker
Date: June 23, 1973
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Iconic full-length photograph of Bowie in his striking “Life On Mars?” outfit (one-shoulder top, zebra-print trousers, platform boots)
• Dramatic pose with one arm raised and finger pointing upward
• Bold headline “Life On Mars” with catalogue number RCA 2316
• Reference to the B-side “The Man Who Sold The World”
• Mention of the special full-colour sleeve and connection to the *Hunky Dory* album
đź“° Overview
Published on June 23, 1973, this advert in Melody Maker launched one of Bowie’s most enduring and cinematic singles from the *Hunky Dory* era, using a powerful visual to capture the song’s otherworldly drama.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: June 23, 1973
Format: Full-page single advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Melody Maker advert from RCA Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert positioned “Life On Mars?” as the latest major single from Bowie, highlighting its availability in a special full-colour sleeve and linking it back to the classic *Hunky Dory* album and the earlier track “The Man Who Sold The World”.
đź“° Visual Archive
Striking black-and-white photograph of David Bowie in a dynamic, theatrical pose — crouching with one leg extended, arm raised, wearing his signature Ziggy-era stage costume against a large geometric background.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This June 1973 Melody Maker advert immortalises one of Bowie’s most iconic images and one of his greatest songs — “Life On Mars?” arriving as a masterpiece that perfectly encapsulated his extraordinary creative vision.
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