Roxy Music (October 13, 1973) – “Thank You Melody Maker Readers” Advertisement – Melody Maker.

Oct 12, 1973

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Roxy Music thanks Melody Maker readers for their support in the publication's annual Readers' Poll, celebrating a strong showing across both the British and International categories.

Publication: Melody Maker

Publication Date: October 13, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

Event Date: 1973 Melody Maker Readers' Poll

This full‑page advertisement was placed by Roxy Music following the publication of Melody Maker's annual Readers' Poll results. Using a simple but striking design dominated by the band's name, the advert expresses appreciation to readers who voted for the group and its members.

The message thanks Melody Maker readers for voting the band into ten positions across the poll rankings, highlighting achievements by both the group and individual members.

In the British Section, the advert lists:

Album: For Your Pleasure – No. 3
Single: Virginia Plain – No. 3
Group: Roxy Music – No. 4
Single: Pyjamarama – No. 5
Male Singer: Bryan Ferry – No. 6
Live Act: Roxy Music – No. 6

In the International Section, the results include:

Composer: Bryan Ferry – No. 6
Miscellaneous Instrument: Andy Mackay – No. 6
Single: Virginia Plain – No. 9
Group: Roxy Music – No. 10

The advert serves as both a thank‑you message and a celebration of the band's growing popularity during one of the most successful periods of its early career.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published during October 1973, the advertisement reflects the rapid rise of Roxy Music as one of Britain's most acclaimed and distinctive groups. The strong Readers' Poll showing came during the period surrounding For Your Pleasure and the band's increasing prominence within the British music press.

Rather than promoting a new record or tour, the page focuses entirely on reader recognition, demonstrating the importance of magazine polls as indicators of popularity and critical support during the 1970s.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Melody Maker Readers' Poll results

Era: 1973 – For Your Pleasure era

Tone: Appreciative and celebratory

Photography: No photography; bold typographic advertising design

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Full‑page Roxy Music thank‑you advertisement
Recognition of Melody Maker Readers' Poll success
For Your Pleasure ranked No. 3 album
Virginia Plain ranked in both British and International categories
Bryan Ferry and Andy Mackay recognised individually
Evidence of Roxy Music's growing popularity during 1973

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