Lulu's Bowie-Produced NME Promo Published in the UK on January 19, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page advert promoted Lulu’s new single “The Man Who Sold The World” backed with “Watch That Man.” The ad highlighted that both tracks were produced and arranged by David Bowie and Mick Ronson for Mainman, positioning it as a major Bowie-related release. Marketed by Polydor Limited (catalogue: 2001 490), it was described as a product of Chelsea Record Corporation. Advert Text LUL

The Tour That Hit NME Teazers Published in the UK on January 17, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page article “Bowie UK Dates” detailed David Bowie’s upcoming tour plans and the latest news surrounding his career. The piece confirmed the continuation of all scheduled European and English dates (April–May) despite Bowie’s recent termination of business dealings with lawyer/adviser Michael Lippman. It announced rehearsals in Jamaica at Keith Richards’ house (with Keith absent),

Bowie's Lippman Management Break Published in the UK on January 17, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page article “Bowie In Surprise Split” announced David Bowie’s sudden parting with his lawyer/manager Michael Lippman. In a brief statement issued by Bowie’s public relations firm on Thursday, Bowie confirmed Lippman no longer represented him in any capacity. Inquiries about business matters were to be directed to Patrick Gibbons, a longtime Bowie associate who had previously worked f

Bowie's Cover Album US Push Published in the US on January 17, 1974, Rolling Stone’s one-page advert promoted David Bowie’s Pinups — his seventh studio album, a collection of covers of his favourite 1960s songs. The ad highlighted the album’s nostalgic glam-rock take on tracks by The Pretty Things, The Kinks, The Who, Them, Pink Floyd, The Yardbirds, The Easybeats, and more, positioning it as a bold celebration of British rock history during Bowie’s peak Ziggy-era fame. Adver