đź“° The Jean Genie David Bowie - Advert : Nov. 1972
- David Bowie
- Nov 25, 1972
- 2 min read
A stylish full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “The Jean Genie”.
“The Jean Genie” — David Bowie’s new single. Written on the road. Recorded in New York. Mixed in Nashville. The first single to come from Bowie’s triumphant American Tour.
Melody Maker
Date: November 25, 1972
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• New single “The Jean Genie” (catalogue RCA 2302)
• Written on the road during the US tour, recorded in New York, mixed in Nashville
• Described as the first single to come from Bowie’s triumphant American Tour
• Striking black-and-white illustration of a glamorous couple at a bar, evoking a sleazy, rock ’n’ roll atmosphere
• RCA Records and Tapes branding
đź“° Overview
Published on November 25, 1972, this advert in Melody Maker promoted “The Jean Genie” as Bowie’s latest release, directly tied to the energy and experiences of his breakthrough US tour.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: November 25, 1972
Format: Full-page record company advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker advert from RCA Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert highlights the single’s origins on the road during the American tour, positioning “The Jean Genie” as a raw, street-level follow-up to the Ziggy Stardust phenomenon.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large, atmospheric black-and-white line drawing of a woman in leopard-print top and a man in a jacket sitting at a bar, with bottles and glasses behind them, giving a cool, slightly sleazy rock ’n’ roll vibe.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This November 1972 Melody Maker advert captures David Bowie riding the wave of his first US tour success — “The Jean Genie” arriving as his sleaziest, catchiest riff yet, straight from the American road.
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