Saxophone, Guitar, Vocals, Arranged By – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Written-By – Bowie (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B6), Ron Davies (tracks: A5)
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Exact copy of the 1972 original with Gem credit on the rear sleeve."....will only be available as a strictly limited edition one-off run in ‘bricks and mortar’ stores and their online storefronts, but will not be available from online only retailers".
Repress of LP in the 40th anniversary package: David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars which is remastered from analog. Also includes replica inner picture/lyric sleeve.
Originally released on LP in 1972. 1990 re-issue with 5 bonus tracks: 12 - John I'm Only Dancing (Single B-Side) 13 - Velvet Goldmine (Single B-Side) 14 - Sweet Head (Previously Unreleased Track) 15 - Ziggy Stardust (Previously Unreleased Original Demo) 16 - Lady Stardust (Previously Unreleased Original Demo).
Publishing info: All songs: Jones Music America (ASCAP) / Chrysalis Songs (BMI) / Fleur Music (BMI) except: "Sweet Head" (track 14): Jones Music America (ASCAP) MainMan Ltd.(ASCAP) "It Ain't Easy" (track 5): Irving Music, Inc, (BMI)
Columbia House (Canada) release. Release date unknown, but it was at least 12 months after original/retail CD appears. Distributed in Canada by Columbia House (Canada).
Booklet: "Manufactured & Marketed by Rykodisc, under exclusive license. Manufactured in the USA" Booklet (4-panel sheet) is original USA made, used for Rykodisc USA releases and still containing Rykodisc USA information and "Manufactured in USA" tag. This same information on back cover insert has been covered with patch indicating Columbia House Canada from Scarborough, Ontario (Canada) as distributor.
Same as David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars but without a barcode.This version is a repress of David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars pressed by Mediamotion using the glass masters inherited from EMI Uden sometime between 2004-2008. This Mediamotion repress can be recognised by a mould SID code ifpi/IFPI AAHxx and/or a 6-digit stamper code usually 010xxx.
Recorded at Trident Studio, London. Digitally Remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London, 1999.
These original analogue masters have been digitally transferred at 24 bits resolution, processed using Sonic Solutions NoNoise technology and mastered to 16 bit for CD using Prism SNS Noise Shaping.
Tracks 1 - 4, 6 - 11 Publisher: North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. Track 5 Publisher: North America - Irving Music, Inc (BMI). Rest of World - Rondor Music Ltd.
Issued in a jewel case with cover sticker and sixteen page booklet. Enhanced content includes a slideshow and connects to 'bowieNet' if played on a PC.