đź“° Bowie Special Record Mirror - Advert : Sep. 1972
- David Bowie
- Sep 2, 1972
- 2 min read
A full-page advertisement announcing Record Mirror’s forthcoming 28-page colour special on David Bowie.
Another Sensational Record Mirror Special — Bowie: The full, fabulous story of a seventies superstar.
Record Mirror
Date: September 2, 1972
Length: 2 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Announcement of a new 28-page full-colour publication on David Bowie
• Following the huge success of the “The Real Marc Bolan” special (reprinted twice)
• Described as “the full, fabulous story of a seventies superstar”
• Will feature colour and black-and-white photographs with a vivid account of Bowie’s life and times
• “Watch for a further announcement in RM”
đź“° Overview
Published on September 2, 1972, this advert in Record Mirror teased an upcoming special edition dedicated entirely to David Bowie, capitalising on the massive interest in him during the early Ziggy Stardust period.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: September 2, 1972
Format: Full-page promotional advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Record Mirror advert for the Bowie special.
đź“° The Story
Record Mirror announced plans for a major 28-page illustrated book on David Bowie, promising a detailed and visually rich account of the rising superstar who was creating a sensation wherever he appeared.
đź“° Visual Archive
Clean, bold text layout with large “BOWIE” lettering and prominent “SPECIAL” stamp, set against a simple background with no additional imagery.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This September 1972 Record Mirror advert reflects the rapid rise of David Bowie in 1972 — the music press already preparing a major colour special to document the Ziggy phenomenon as it unfolded.
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