The Man Who Sold The World Advert: 1974

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

LULU'S NEW SINGLE

THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD

WATCH THAT MAN

Produced and arranged by DAVID BOWIE and MICK RONSON for MAINMAN

A Product of CHELSEA RECORD CORPORATION

CAT No. 2001 490 MARKETED BY POLYDOR LIMITED

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