concert programmes

 

There are three different versions of the Diamond Dogs Tour programme.

 

The first issue (left) has a smooth cover and depicts the original Guy Peellaert Diamond Dogs painting ie has the word "ALIVE" in the circle.

 

The original set list is printed inside.

 

The second issue of the Diamond Dogs Tour programme shares the same cover as the first.

 

The image on the left shows the reverse of the programme with the dogs' genitals crudely blacked out.

 

However, the set list has been removed so that only the tour musicians and other personnel are featured.

 

The third issue of the Diamond Dogs Tour programme (left) features the Diamond Dogs album cover ie has the word "BOWIE" in the circle and has a darker, matt cover.

 

The inner back page is the same as the second issue.

 

All three of these programmes claim to be First Editions!

 

A special programme was printed for the shows at Madison Square Garden on July 19th and 20th. It is a single sheet folded in half and lists the tour personnel inside.

 

This programme was given away free (it was placed on the seats inside the venue).

 

The shows at the Los Angeles Universal Ampitheater in September featured a unique black and white programme.

 

There are a number of reproductions of this in existence (printed to support the "Strange Fascination" album release).

 

However, the original can be determined by the Chanel ad inside which should be in colour.

 

A single page programme was distributed at the Radio City Music Hall shows in late October / early November.

 

Similar to the Madison Square Garden programme from July, this is only half the size and features the "David Live" photograph on the front and band details on the reverse.

 

 

 

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