David Bowie (September 26, 1975) “Bowie Maxi” – Half-Page Advertisement – NME (UK)

Half-page promotional advertisement in New Musical Express for a David Bowie maxi-single (or special release) from RCA Records

PUBLICATION

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 26, 1975

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page

Title: Bowie Maxi

THE STORY

This RCA Records half-page ad promotes a special “Bowie Maxi” release — likely an extended or double A-side maxi-single featuring key tracks from the Young Americans era. It continued the strong promotional campaign for Bowie’s soul-influenced material.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By late September 1975, “Fame” and Young Americans were major hits. RCA frequently ran maxi-single adverts in the UK music press to capitalise on the growing 12" single format and Bowie’s commercial peak. This ad reflects the intense marketing push behind his music at the time.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Maxi-Single / Special Release Advertisement

Era: Young Americans Period Tone: Commercial, direct promotional Photography: Likely features a prominent Bowie image from the 1975 campaign

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Half-page NME advertisement for the Bowie Maxi release with RCA branding and promotional text.

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (July 19, 1975) “Now where’s he at?” – Advertisement for The Sunday Times Magazine (UK)

• David Bowie (July 26, 1975) “FAME” – New Single Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

• David Bowie (August 2, 1975) “Did we use him? Did we abuse him?” – New Musical Express (UK)

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