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đź“° All The Young Dudes - Advert : Sep. 1972

  • Writer: Mott The Hoople
    Mott The Hoople
  • Sep 30, 1972
  • 2 min read

A full-page CBS Records advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s new album *All The Young Dudes* and their ongoing UK tour.


Mott The Hoople — New album *All The Young Dudes* includes their hit single. Produced by David Bowie.


Melody Maker

Date: September 30, 1972

Length: 3 min read


đź“° Key Highlights

• New album *All The Young Dudes* on CBS Records (catalogue 65184)

• Produced by David Bowie and includes their hit single

• Striking group photograph of the band in high-contrast style

• Album cover inset showing the distinctive “All The Young Dudes” artwork

• Extensive UK tour dates listed for September and October 1972 with support act Home (noted where Home is not appearing)


đź“° Overview

Published on September 30, 1972, this advert in Melody Maker celebrated Mott The Hoople’s breakthrough Bowie-produced album while announcing a string of live dates across the UK.


đź“° Source Details

Publication / Venue: Melody Maker

Date: September 30, 1972

Format: Full-page record company and tour advertisement

Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker advert from CBS Records.


đź“° The Story

The advert highlights the new album *All The Young Dudes* and its connection to David Bowie, while providing a full list of tour dates including Birmingham, Coventry, Bristol, Malvern, Chatham, Brighton, Margate, Southampton and London Rainbow Theatre.


đź“° Visual Archive

Large high-contrast black-and-white group photo of Mott The Hoople members, paired with a smaller inset image of the *All The Young Dudes* album cover and clean, bold text layout.


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đź“° Closing Notes

This September 1972 Melody Maker advert marks a pivotal moment for Mott The Hoople — the Bowie-produced *All The Young Dudes* giving the band a new lease of life and launching them into the glam era with a major UK tour.



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