Beauty and the Beast Single Advert: 1978

Bowie's Heroes-Era Single Launch

Published in the UK on January 20, 1978, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - The New Single” promoted David Bowie’s latest single from the Heroes album. The eye-catching ad highlighted the track’s dark, experimental energy, positioning it as a bold follow-up in Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy phase, with striking visuals and text emphasizing his ongoing creative reinvention.

Advert Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: Melody Maker (UK).

Date: January 20, 1978.

Format: One-page single advert.

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