David Bowie – Rare

Name: David Bowie - Rare
Brand: David Bowie
SKU: 347435166
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In some respects, this early-’80s compilation of then-hard-to-find David Bowie tracks was a tatty affair. There were only ten songs, and the annotation said nothing about original dates of recording and release dates — important details, considering that some of these are alternate versions of common Bowie songs (and sometimes, even a famous hit). As it turns out, in fact, one of the supposedly rare cuts, “Holy Holy,” is not the original 1971 single, but the less scarce remake later used as a B-side. Too, many of the cuts were eventually issued as bonus tracks on various CDs. Casting all that aside, there are some good if peripheral items here, like the 1973 B-side cover of Jacques Brel‘s “Amsterdam”; the cover of Chuck Berry‘s “Round and Round” (also a 1973 B-side); “Helden,” aka “Heroes” with German lyrics; the 1975 B-side “Velvet Goldmine” (actually recorded in late 1971), which supplied the title for Todd Haynes‘ film about the glam era; and the spooky early-’80s instrumental B-side “Crystal Japan.” Less sparkly is the 1975 disco remake of “John, I’m Only Dancing,” as “John, I’m Only Dancing (Again).” Still, quite a while after its release, this was the only place you could find the Italian version of “Space Oddity” (“Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Sola”) and the less entertaining live 1974 B-side version of “Panic in Detroit.”

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SKU: 347435166 Categories: Rare & Collectable, Rock & Roll Tag: David Bowie

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RCA PL 45406 LP, Comp UK 1982

A1. Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Sola 5:02
A2. ‘Round And ‘Round 2:41
A3. Amsterdam 3:25
A4. Holy Holy 2:15
A5. Panic In Detroit 5:49
A6. Young Americans 3:11
B1. Velvet Goldmine 3:08
B2. Helden 6:07
B3. John, I’m Only Dancing (Again) (1975) 3:26
B4. Moon Of Alabama 3:51
B5. Crystal Japan (Instrumental) 3:07

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Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Track A1: Italian version of ‘Space Oddity’, released in October 1970. Published by Westminster Music Ltd (translates from the Italian as Lonely Boy, Lonely Girl).Track A2: Released in April 1973 as B-side of ‘Drive-In Saturday’, was recorded during the ‘Ziggy Stardust’ sessions. Published by Jewel Music Pub. Co. Ltd.Track A3: Released in September 1973 as B-side of ‘Sorrow’. Published by Carlin Music Corp. / MCPSTrack A4: Released in June 1974 as B-side of ‘DiamondDogs’. Published by MainMan Music Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bewlay Bros. MusicTrack A5: Released in September 1974 as B-side of ‘Knock On Wood’, was recorded live 1974 but not included in the ‘David Live’ double album. Published by MainMan Music Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bewlay Bros. MusicTrack A6: A different mix than the original track, done for the U.S. market and released in February 1975. Published by MainMan Music Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / Bewlay Bros. MusicTrack B1: Released in September 1975 as third track of maxi-single ‘Space Oddity’, was a ‘Hunky Dory’ outtake. Published by David Bowie / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / MainMan Ltd.Track B2: ‘Heroes’, German version, released in September 1977. Published by Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur Music / E.G. MusicTrack B3: Released in December 1979 but recorded in 1975 during the ‘Young Americans’ sessions. Published by MainMan Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. / BowieTrack B4: Also known as ‘Alabama Song’ released in February 1980. Published by Universal Edition (Ldn) Ltd. / MCPSTrack B5: Released in March 1981 as B-side of ‘Up The Hill Backwards’, was recorded during the ‘Scary Monsters’ sessions. Published by Bewlay Bros. Music / Fleur MusicA2, A4, A5 & A6 Produced for MainmanMastered at RCA Studios, RomeManufactured and Distributed by RCA Ltd., Record Division RCA CorporationA1 1970A2, A3 1973A4, A5 1974A6, B1 1975B2 1977B3 1979B4 1980B5 1981Inner sleeve with lyrics.Track times not listed on release.

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Rights Society MCPS
Other PP 1282 RS
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 A-1U-1-1- JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 B-1U-1-1- JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 A-1U-1-1 JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 B-1U-1-2- JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 A-1U-1-2 JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 B-1U-1-2-15 JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 A-1U-1-1 JA
Matrix / Runout PL 45406 B-1U-1-1- 49 JA