David Bowie: "Pin Ups Radio Show" Release (2013)

David Bowie’s Pin Ups Radio Show was launched on Spotify on October 28, 2013, marking the album’s 40th anniversary.

Originally recorded as a promotional tool for the release of the record in 1973, but never used, the recording features snippets from Pin Ups interspersed with brief but nevertheless wonderful observations from Bowie regarding some of the bands he covers on the album.

Vinyl and CD versions of the release were made available in very limited quantities and command fairly stiff prices these days.

The closest idea to this promotion back in 1973 was a 7" record sent to RCA Record Club members in New Zealand.

Featuring Rosalyn and Where Have All The Good Times Gone the disc introduced listeners to the very enthusiastic Tim, The RCA Stereo Club Disc Jockey. His interjections over each track ensured lucky recipients had to buy the album if they wished to hear the tracks uninterrupted.