đź“° Diamond Dogs David Bowie - Advert : Jun. 1974
- David Bowie
- Jun 6, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page Rolling Stone advertisement promoting David Bowie’s new album Diamond Dogs.
“Diamond Dogs.” A new album by Bowie.
Rolling Stone
Date: June 6, 1974
Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Iconic and controversial album artwork showing Bowie shirtless in a crawling pose with the grotesque “Diamond Dogs” characters
• “On stage soon” tour dates listed for the US and Canada (June–July 1974)
• “On record now” announcement for the new album *Diamond Dogs*
• RCA Records and Tapes branding with catalogue reference
• Powerful, dystopian visual style that defined the *Diamond Dogs* era
đź“° Overview
Published on June 6, 1974, this advert in Rolling Stone launched Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* album in the US market while simultaneously promoting the upcoming North American tour dates.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Rolling Stone
Date: June 6, 1974
Format: Full-page album and tour advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Rolling Stone advert from RCA Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert combined the striking *Diamond Dogs* artwork with a list of upcoming live dates, positioning the album as Bowie’s bold new statement and inviting American audiences to experience both the record and the live show.
đź“° Visual Archive
Dramatic full-colour reproduction of the *Diamond Dogs* cover art featuring Bowie in a predatory crawling pose, surrounded by the surreal, half-human dog figures against a decaying urban backdrop.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This June 1974 Rolling Stone advert captures the raw intensity of the *Diamond Dogs* era — Bowie pushing artistic boundaries with provocative imagery and announcing his return to the stage with one of his most ambitious albums.
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