Rafe Gomez talks Madonna and Danceteria REWIND
Rafe Gomez is the DJ/host of a Twich channel called Danceteria REWIND, a weekly replication of the sounds of Danceteria. The show streams on Thursdays from 8 to 10PM Est.
‘MADONNA’ Debut Promo Advert (Netherlands, 1983)
One of the earliest (if not THE earliest) promo advert for Madonna’s debut album simply titled “MADONNA” was published in Dutch OOR Magazine (August 27, 1983). Full advert translated below:
Madonna early advert in The Connection (1983)
Check out this early Madonna advert as published in The Connection (dated April 14 / May 4, 1983) of a performance by DIVINE at Network. The advert also mentions a performance of a singer named MADONNA on April 30th. Check out more HERE
ISLAND October 1983 Madonna’s first ever magazine cover
The first time Madonna ever graced the cover of a magazine was on ISLAND in October 1983, photographed by Curtis Knapp. We have the entire interview article for you up to read HERE
Madonna first ever Dutch Radio Interview 1984 (World Exclusive)
Madonna first visited Holland back in January, 1984. Madonna was here to promote her debut album and agreed to do a photoshoot with Kees Tabak. Madonna also exclusively agreed to do a radio interview with Radio Decibel on January 23, 1984 (40 years ago today!). Rene de Leeuw spoke to Madonna and the interview aired…
Back to the future: Madonna’s debut album, released 40 years ago today, is still pop perfection
….Madonna also drew the ire of conservative groups — always a good sign — who balked at her exposed navel and cheeky sexuality. Critics dismissed her chirpy voice. But it didn’t matter. Madonna was here to stay. “Every song on that debut album is delivered. She owns that album like she had been a professional recording…
MADONNA/MADONNA turns 40!
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Madonna’s debut album by browsing our special page with over 150+ scans and photographs of original articles, interviews, reviews and rare original memorabilia. Lots of incredibly rare stuff! Check it out HERE
Madonna makes an appearance at Vinyl Mania Records (1983)
Imagine Madonna making an appearance at Vinyl Mania Records in Greenwich Village and only 75 people turn up? It happened in 1983 as written about in the September 10, 1983 issue of Cashbox. This has been added to The First Album page.
Madonna Island Magazine Invitation (1983)
Madonna’s first ever appearance on the cover of a magazine was on NYC’s Island magazine in October, 1983. This particular invite was sent to celebrate the launch of Island Magazine’s new issue and Madonna making an appearance. This has been added to The First Album
I was there… when Madonna shot to stardom
In October 1983 I went backstage at the Camden Palace (now KOKO), a concert venue in London, with a couple of record company colleagues to tell one of our artists – a young woman called Madonna – that the 20-minute set she’d just performed had been really good. Actually, it was incredible. Back then Madonna was…
“MADONNA” 1983 debut album discography updated
The discography to Madonna’s 1983 debut album has been updated with a few compact disc additions. Next to pressings from Taiwan, Switzerland and the USA we have the rare original pressing from South Africa with red CD graphics. Check it all out HERE
Madonna interview from SOUNDS January 21, 1984
Madonna was among the stars sharing the cover of SOUNDS magazine dated January 21, 1984. The magazine featured an interview with the rising star titled “Madonna Summer” “Why does she think it’s taken her so long to make an impression on us dancebeat-hungry Brits? “Cos I’m a white girl singing R’n’b”, she retorts in typically…
