đź“° Pin Ups David Bowie - Advert : Nov. 1974
- David Bowie
- Nov 22, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page Rolling Stone advertisement promoting David Bowie’s album *Pin Ups*.
Bowie Pin Ups.
Rolling Stone
Date: November 22, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Iconic colour cover image featuring David Bowie and Twiggy in a close, intense pose against a blue background
• Large, stylised “BOWIE PIN UPS” lettering in bold red-orange
• Mention of the NBC-TV “David Bowie Midnight Special” airing on November 16
• MainMan and RCA Records and Tapes branding
• Catalogue reference for the album
đź“° Overview
Published on November 22, 1974, this advert in Rolling Stone highlighted *Pin Ups*, Bowie’s collection of 1960s cover versions, using the famous Twiggy cover photograph to remind American audiences of the album during the ongoing Ziggy-era afterglow.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Rolling Stone
Date: November 22, 1974
Format: Full-page album advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Rolling Stone advert from RCA Records / MainMan.
đź“° The Story
The advert promoted *Pin Ups* as Bowie paid homage to the British Invasion and mod sounds that shaped him, while also drawing attention to his appearance on the NBC-TV Midnight Special that month.
đź“° Visual Archive
Classic colour studio portrait of David Bowie (shirtless with Ziggy haircut) and Twiggy (in 1920s-style makeup and headpiece) leaning together intimately against a solid blue backdrop.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This November 1974 Rolling Stone advert immortalises one of glam rock’s most iconic album covers — Bowie and Twiggy together on *Pin Ups*, a stylish love letter to the 1960s that kept the Ziggy spirit alive even as Bowie moved forward.
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