David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Download

David Bowie Uk Europe Parlophone Glam Classic Rock Art Rock 2016

Title:

The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars

Performer:

David Bowie

Style:

Glam, Classic Rock, Art Rock

Released:

26 Feb 2016

Catalog:

DB69734, DB 69734, 0825646287376, DBXL1

Country:

UK, Europe & US

MP3 album size:

1023 mb

FLAC album size:

1671 mb

Genre:

Rock

Label:

Parlophone

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Tracklist

1	Hang On To Yourself Written-By – Bowie	2:40
2	Soul Love Written-By – Bowie	3:34
3	Starman Written-By – Bowie	4:10
4	Lady Stardust Written-By – Bowie	3:22
5	It Ain't Easy Written-By – Ron Davies	2:58
6	Moonage Daydream Written-By – Bowie	4:40
7	Star Written-By – Bowie	2:47
8	Ziggy Stardust Written-By – Bowie	3:13
9	Rock 'N' Roll Suicide Written-By – Bowie	2:58
10	Five Years Written-By – Bowie	4:42
11	Suffragette City Written-By – Bowie	3:25

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
SF 8287, LSP 4702, LSP-4702	David Bowie	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars ‎(LP, Album)	RCA Victor, RCA Victor, RCA Victor	SF 8287, LSP 4702, LSP-4702	UK	1972
CDP 79 4400 5	David Bowie	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars ‎(DCC, Album)	EMI	CDP 79 4400 5	UK & Europe	1993
PK 1932	David Bowie	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars ‎(Cass, Album, Ora)	RCA	PK 1932	UK	1972
EMC 3577	David Bowie	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars ‎(LP, Album, RE, Gat)	EMI	EMC 3577	UK & Europe	1990
219000-PRL2	David Bowie	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars ‎(CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM)	Parlophone	219000-PRL2	US	2014

Credits

Arranged By – Mick Ronson
Artwork – Terry Pastor
Bass – Trevor Bolder
Drums – Mick Woodmansey
Photography By – Brian Ward
Producer – Ken Scott
Producer, Arranged By – David Bowie
Vocals, Piano, Guitar – Mick Ronson
Vocals, Saxophone, Guitar – David Bowie
Written-By – Bowie (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B6), Davies (tracks: A5)

Arranged By – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Artwork – Terry Pastor
Bass – Trevor Bolder
Drums – Mick Woodmansey
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Mick Ronson
Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – David Bowie
Photography By [Photographs] – Brian Ward
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Written-By – David Bowie, Davies (tracks: A5)

Arranged By [Arrangements] – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Artwork [Art Work] – Main Artery
Artwork [Original Front And Back Cover Artwork By] – Terry Pastor
Artwork [Uncredited], Layout [Uncredited] – The Design League
Backing Band [Uncredited] – Spiders From Mars
Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Dana Gillespie (tracks: A5)
Coordinator [Project Co-Ordinated By, Uncredited] – Kevin Cann, Nigel Reeve
Design [Re-Package Designed By, Uncredited] – Kevin Cann
Musician [The Musicians Are], Bass – Trevor Bolder
Musician [The Musicians Are], Drums – Mick Woodmansey
Musician [The Musicians Are], Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Mick Ronson
Musician [The Musicians Are], Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – David Bowie
Other [Special Thanks To (@ Bowienet), Uncredited] – Mark Adams
Other [Special Thanks To (@ Isolar Enterprises, Inc.), Uncredited] – Eileen d'Arcy
Other [Special Thanks To (@ RZO Music, Inc.), Uncredited] – Bill Zysblat, Christina Degaitis, Henry Wrenn-Meleck
Other [Special Thanks To (@ The Outside Organisation), Uncredited] – Alan Edwards
Photography By [Booklet Photos By, Uncredited] – Mick Rock
Photography By [Booklet Photos By] – Brian Ward
Photography By [Original Front And Back Cover Photography By] – Brian Ward
Producer [Album Production] – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Remastered By [Uncredited] – Ray Staff

Arranged By [Arrangements] – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Artwork [Original] – Terry Pastor
Bass – Trevor Bolder (tracks: 1 to 14)
Design [Package] – Reiner Design Consultants, Inc.
Drums – Mick Woodmansey (tracks: 1 to 14)
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Mick Ronson (tracks: 1 to 14)
Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – David Bowie (tracks: 1 to 14)
Mastered By [Assisted] – Jonathan Wyner
Mastered By [Digitally Mastered By] – Dr. Toby Mountain
Photography By [Album Cover And Phone Booth] – Brian Ward
Photography By [All Additional] – Mick Rock
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Written-By – David Bowie (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 13, 15 & 16)

Arranged By – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Bass – Trevor Bolder (tracks: 1 to 14)
Cover [Album Cover], Photography By [Phone Booth] – Brian Ward
Design [Package Design] – Reiner Design Consultants, Inc.
Drums – Mick Woodmansey (tracks: 1 to 14)
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – David Bowie (tracks: 15, 16), Mick Ronson (tracks: 1 to 14)
Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – David Bowie (tracks: 1 to 14)
Photography By [Additional] – Mick Rock
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Remastered By [Assisted] – Jonathan Wyner
Remastered By [Digital Mastering] – Dr. Toby Mountain

Arranged By [Arrangements] – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Artwork – Terry Pastor
Bass – Trevor Bolder
Drums – Mick Woodmansey
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Mick Ronson
Photography By [Photographs] – Brian Ward
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Saxophone [Sax], Guitar, Vocals – David Bowie
Written-By – Bowie (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B6), Ron Davies (tracks: A5)

Arranged By – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Artwork – Terry Pastor
Bass – Trevor Bolder
Drums – Mick Woodmansey
Guitar – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Photography By – Brian Ward
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Saxophone – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Vocals – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Written-By – Bowie (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B6)

Notes

To be played at maximum volume.

1990 re-issue with 5 bonus tracks:
12 - John I'm Only Dancing (Previously unreleased mix)
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).

Originally released on LP in 1972.

Album production at Trident Studios London

All songs Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) except "Sweet Head" Jones Music America (ASCAP)/MainMan Ltd. (ASCAP) and "It Ain't Easy" Irving Music, Inc. (BMI)

Title on Spine: DAVID BOWIE Ziggy StardustRepress of LP in the 40th anniversary package: The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars which is remastered from analog.
LP in a poly lined inner sleeve. Package also includes replica inner picture / lyric sleeve.

Made in the EU.The album was recorded at Trident Studios, London, 9 July 1971 - 4 February 1972 using material from the sessions for the previous album 'Hunky Dory' ('It Ain't Easy', July 9, 1971), all other tracks being recorded between November 8, 1971 and February 4, 1972.

First UK issue. Includes printed lyric inner. Initial copies came with a single sheet insert promoting the current tour which started on 2 June 1972 running through until 25th June 1972. Identifying features include Titanic Music publishing credit and no Mainman logo on the back of the sleeve. Later issues have a Mainman publishing credit instead of Titanic and include a Mainman logo on the rear of the sleeve.

Front cover of this issue has derived from US artwork, and the RCA Victor logo and US catalogue number have been pasted over. It is possible to discern a large rectangular cover over, on which the UK details are placed on top of. Look for lines that break./ not continuous. (Not to be confused with second issue cover, where JUST the catalogue number has been covered over and changed.)

First and second Category on cover and label, third on inner sleeve.

[Label]
A1 to A4, B1 to B6 - Titanic Music/Chrysalis Music
A5 - Rondor Music
A Gem Production
Ⓟ 1972 RCA Records
Manufactured by RCA Limited, England

[Cover]
ⓒ 1972 RCA Limited
Printed in England by Robert Stace
RCA Limited, Record Division, RCA House, Curzon Street, London W1

[Inner sleeve]
All songs ⓒ copyright 1971, 1972 by Titanic Music Limited/Chrysalis Music Limited.On labels: Manufactured by RCA BV Holland.
Text at the spine is "RCA NL-14702 Rock Originals David Bowie Ziggy Stardust".
They obviously forgot to change the NL-14702 into NL-13843.Italian reissue with orange coloured labels.The album was originally released in June 1972.

This reissue comes 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).

℗ 1990 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones Music/Mainman S.A., under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd.
© 1990 Jones Music/Mainman S.A., under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd.

This reissue was first released in 1990. But please note, this version of the reissue has a mould SID code (ifpi code). These codes were not used before 1994.

Original artwork designed by Terry Pastor of Main Artery; packaging designed at Renier Design Consultants Inc

Made in Holland.

Includes an 8 panel fold out insert which features the Front Cover, inside panel reproduces the back cover image, Lyrics, credits, track listing and photographic artwork.Australian repress with STEREO omitted from the label.
Manufactured by RCA Limited, Sydney, Australia.
Made from Master Recordings of RCA Records. © 1972
A Gem Production.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): BKAY 18390 3S - 1B 7
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): BKAY 18391 3S - 1B 3
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): BKAY 18390
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BKAY 18391
Rights Society: SIAE

Barcode (Printed): 0 1443-10134-2-3
Barcode (Scanned): 014431013423
Matrix / Runout: #900403A RCD-10134 MFG BY CINRAM
Rights Society (Tracks 1-4, 6-13, 15, 16): ASCAP / BMI
Rights Society (Track 14): ASCAP
Rights Society (Track 5): BMI
Other (SPARS Code): AAD

Barcode (Printed - sticker): 0 825646 287376
Barcode (Scanned - sticker): 825646287376
Label Code: LC30419
Rights Society: GEMA/MCPS
Other (On inlay): DBXL1-4
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched, variant 1): DBZSLP 40 207 734 8719 BC71696-01 A₁
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched, variant 1): DBZSLP 40 2077348719 BC71696-01 B₃
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched, variant 2): DBZSLP 40 207 734 8719 V1z BC71696-01 A₁
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched, variant 2): DBZSLP 40 2077348719 BC71696-01 B₃

Matrix / Runout (A-side, variation 1): BGBS 0864 - 1E
Matrix / Runout (B-side, variation 1): BGBS 0865 - 1E
Matrix / Runout (A-side, variation 2): BGBS 0864 - 1E
Matrix / Runout (B-side, variation 2): BGBS 0865 - 2E
Matrix / Runout (A-side, variation 3,): BGBS 0864 - 2E
Matrix / Runout (B-side, variation 3): BGBS 0865 - 2E
Matrix / Runout (A side label): BGBS 0864
Matrix / Runout (B side label): BGBS 0865
Matrix / Runout (A side runout, A11I is etched): BGBS 0864 - 2E A11I
Matrix / Runout (B side runout, A8AS is etched): BGBS 0865 - 2E A8AS

Rights Society: STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (side 1): 13843A/40883-2-Y
Matrix / Runout (side 2): NL 13843 scratches /Hv 40884-1-Y

Barcode (Printed): 0 077779 440023
Barcode (Scanned): 0077779440023
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-13-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-10-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-16-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-7-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-12-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-8-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 7): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-18-NL
Matrix / Runout (Variant 8): 794400 2 @ 4 2-1-13-NL
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,8): none
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 15A7
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 1509
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 1657
Mould SID Code (Variant 4): ifpi 1522
Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 158E
Mould SID Code (Variant 7): ifpi 1567
Mould SID Code (Variant 8): ifpi 1556
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0542
Price Code (French Price Code ; F:): PM 518

Companies

Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Jones Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mainman S.A.
Copyright (c) – Jones Music
Copyright (c) – Mainman S.A.
Licensed To – EMI Records Ltd.
Pressed By – EMI Uden
Printed By – EMI Services Benelux B.V.
Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Produced At – Trident Studios
Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden
Designed At – Main Artery Studio
Designed At – Reiner Design Consultants, Inc.

Manufactured By – RCA Limited, Australia

Phonographic Copyright (p) – Jones Music America
Phonographic Copyright (p) – MainMan S.A.
Copyright (c) – Jones Music America
Copyright (c) – MainMan S.A.
Distributed By – A&M Records Of Canada Limited
Licensed From – Rykodisc
Pressed By – Cinram
Published By – Jones Music America
Published By – Chrysalis Songs
Published By – Fleur Music
Published By – MainMan Ltd.
Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
Produced At – Trident Studios
Designed At – Reiner Design Consultants, Inc.

Made By – RCA S.p.A.
Produced At – Trident Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Records
Pressed By – RCA Records Factory, Italy

Manufactured By – RCA Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – RCA Records
Copyright (c) – RCA Ltd.
Copyright (c) – Titanic Music Ltd.
Copyright (c) – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Printed By – Robert Stace
Published By – Titanic Music
Published By – Chrysalis Music
Published By – Rondor Music
Produced At – Trident Studios
Designed At – Main Artery Studio

Record Company – Warner Music Group
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
Copyright (c) – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Parlophone Records Ltd.
Copyright (c) – Parlophone Records Ltd.
Licensed To – Parlophone Records Ltd.
Produced For – GEM Productions
Published By – Tintoretto Music
Published By – RZO Music, Inc.
Published By – Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Published By – Chrysalis Songs
Published By – RZO Music Ltd.
Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
Published By – Rondor Music Ltd.
Produced At – Trident Studios
Remastered At – Air Mastering
Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BC71696

Manufactured By – RCA BV Holland
Produced At – Trident Studios

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Reviews:

Rivik

My copy unfortunately has that skipping problem on Star. Does having a better setup helps with that issue?

Dont_Wory

Just got this pressing and just listened to it for the first time. I have never heard this album sounding so good! And I’ve heard quite a few pressings. Simply stunning!

Blackbeard

Echoing some of the comments here - this sounds fantastic. Good to know what you get with the Bowie represses.

Bliss

Phenomenal sound.I owned 12 different releases of this album and this is one of the best.This one and the original UK pressing are my favourites.

Hanelynai

Great sounding no surface noise at all and Bowies second best album after Hunky Dory.

Ť.ħ.ê_Ĉ.õ.о.Ł

Sounds great! The dynamic range is amazing, fluctuating between quieter parts and really loud ones.

Fiarynara

Great pressing, no surface noise at all on mine, quite nice dynamics in all songs. Glad to have such a good remaster.

INvait

Nothing bad to say really, sounds great and it's a no brainer for it's price!

Biaemi

No issues with mine. Great pressing, great price. Iconic album.

10/10. Sounds way better than my Canadian original. Top Analog Reissue. Extremely queit pressing by Optimal. AAA sound. Pick this up while they are still cheap.

Deorro

I am sad to report that yet again the defect on Star is still on the record. Parlophone are an absolute disgrace. I have lost count how many I have sent back.

Nuadador

UPDATE: Cleaned record a second time on the Okki Nokki, and then continued to play through "Star" about 5 times while very lightly dusting with Audioquest carbon fiber brush and POOF! All skips gone. Maybe give it a shot? Otherwise, this record sounds great throughout.

Peles

Just opened my sealed copy and I have the same defect on Star as you. Don't know if it matters but I'm playing on a VPI Scout which has never been adjusted in any way beyond factory settings. I see you've sent multiple copies "back". Do you happen to have a link or address where I can do the same. I'm really losing faith in new vinyl.

Dagdalas

Many thanks. I will check out the advice and give it a try.

Nettale

In my case it is a "click" just as the fade-in of "Five Years" starts. Yes it had to be right at the start of the record, and in a quiet part too. I can actually see a tiny "flaw" in the vinyl with a magnifying glass. I use a brand new Fluance RT-81 table with a Linn K5 cartridge and stylus properly set up and calibrated. I played it twice and then decided I couldn't live with it, and ordered another copy, this time the DBZSLP 40 version, with the DVD-A. So far I haven't heard any problems (I'm actually listening to Star as I'm typing this). But overall my new copy version seems quieter than this one, less bassy as well.

Voodoogore

Here is a discogs forum helping people with skipping problems on brand new records. I hope it helps.https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/731329Also FYI see the general explanation below for why this would be a problem with your set up (but also due to the 'hot' master of this record):This record is cut very "hot". In other words it is very dynamic. The large changes in amplitude cause your needle to jump at specific points in the record, which is why other people also have problems on Starman. Historically, other great and sought after pressings have had similar problems. Robert Ludwigs infamous "hot cut" of Led Zeppelin 2 is considered the most desirable by many collectors because it is very dynamic. Copies go for thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, the record had to be remastered because people with budget turntables were experiencing skipping problems."Amhet Ertegun at Atlantic heard the album (which Eddie demanded be as hot as possible) and apparently it skipped on his daughters little turntable. Instead of calling us at Sterling and asking us to lower the level a little and telling us where it skipped, they had the disk cutters at Atlantic use my EQ'd cassette file copy and they cut it WAY lower than my original cut plus, in my opinion, it sounded dull and generally not very good sounding in comparison."https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/robert-ludwig-offers-feedback-on-1969-us-led-zeppelin-ii-rl-cut.574016/I also see this issue with other great reissues. The talking heads record "speaking in tongues" by rhino is also very hot cut and sounds great, but may reviewers on amazon complain of skips on "burning down the house". I have none of these issues on my set up. Some commentators on Hoffman forums mentioned upgrading their set up, which fixed the problem.TLDR:The record is mastered amazingly well, and is great if you have a high quality set up. People with budget turntables such as Crosleys or Victorolas will have issues (or people with improperly adjusted tone arms). Upgrade /adjust your turntable and you will no longer have skipping issues.

Painbrand

Its the exact same error as many others have had and I have had it on at least a dozen copies. I suspect it is coming down to what set up each of us use but it certainly is not our set up that is at fault. If it were a set up problem its impossible that we would all be picking up the same jumps in the same place on Star.

Erthai

What kind of record player do you have? My copy sounds amazing, with no defects. Playing it on a Rega RP1. The problem most likely has to do with your set up. Either your tone arm isn't set up properly, or you need to upgrade your set up.

Contancia

One of my best albums in the collection. David Bowie is the musical Number One for me. Ever

Xig

Solid pressing with great dynamics. No skips or surface noise to report.

Watikalate

Glad to report that the copy I purchased has no skips and hardly any surface noise. Good pressing for the buck.

Lightwind

Sounds fantastic. Solid pressing. One small skip occurs during Star which is unfortunate. Otherwise, no complaints. Such a classic album. Rock n roll suicide is a masterpiece.

Gribandis

Same here - sounds great! Classic album in a reissue that sounds good.

Rko

Great sounding record overall. Love the feel of the album. No problems to report here!

Irostamore

Great album. No issues with my copy at all.

Uyehuguita

I'm on my 3rd copy of the new 180gm pressing. All 3 have been skipping in the same spot on Star. Returning the lastest one back to the store now. I give up. I'll have to replace it with a different record. I just thought I'd google the problem, and found this forum. Disappointed, by glad to know it's not a problem with my turntable.

Lanin

I had the same issue with "Star" on my previous turntable. After upgrading to an RP1/Carbon, it didn't skip anymore. It definitely is a fault in the pressing, but you may never know depending on the player/cartridge you own.

LONUDOG

Multiple skips through star here as well. Got to the point where I yelled REALLY!!! Skipped at least 10 times. Luckily that’s my least favorite song on the album, but still.... also had a small skip on the first chorus of hang on to yourself. Other than that it sounds fantastic

Unnis

I just got the 180g vinyl for Christmas, and it skipped all over the place on "Star". I took it back and ordered a new copy that I just got today. Exact same problem: skips all through "Star", at least 5 or 6 times. Something wrong with that pressing I guess.

Quttaro

They are the same pressing but it is not in all copies. Glad you got a decent one :)

Adokelv

I don't have any issues whatsoever on the one from the boxset. I was pretty sure it was the same pressing, I guess not then. :/

Faezahn

This has been going on since the start sadly. I have had multiple copies all with the same problem as yours.

Dusho

This was the first album of the Parlophone reissues of David Bowie's back catalog that I picked up. It wouldn't be my last. Impressive on all fronts down to the artwork reproduction, quality pressing, and the full sounding mix. I immediately went searching for more to add to my collection. Currently, I have six of these reissues and haven't been disappointed yet. Can't wait for the reissues of Low and Heroes. Highly recommended.

Bine

It says 2012 digital remaster. I think the notes are incorrect that this is remastered from analog. Sounds great though, and no skipping as some have found.

Vishura

When the artwork is used for a lot of albums to create the LP version, they sometimes use the digital version...it’s happened on many occasions. Rest assured, this version uses the same plates as the 2012 AAA release.

kolos

my copy only skips once on star so i guess i'm lucky.

Cointrius

Wow this reissue is apparently cursed. Just cracked the seal on mine and it starts skipping on track 1 of side 2. After some anti skate adjustments, got through track 1 with no skips but Star...forget it. No adjustments will fix the skips in that song. Argggh.

Felolak

I though that maybe it was something wrong with my tone arm, but I can see from the other comments that skipping is a common issue with this version. I have the limited Gold pressing. They also made a mistake with the coloring when they pressed the vinyl. The disc itself is smooth and flat, but the gold material is all wrinkled and bunched up. Makes the disc look odd.

Querlaca

Just listened through my copy, no skips, pops, or surface noise of any kind. Maybe I got lucky, but my copy sounds great.

Yozshubei

B-side didn´t play well, changed for new one and same problem. Going to return it also and buy a different version.

Zyangup

No problem with my copy. Everything is crystal clear and crispy sounding.

Silvermaster

This sounds great. I had no issues with skipping or noise on side 2 as some others seem to have.

Jox

Just picked up a copy yesterday, sounds great and in amazing shape! maybe it was just some pressings that had problems.

Bad Sunny

I have an italian reissue from 1977. Do you think this one might sound better?

Kata

The second side of my version is close to unplayable. Skips abound (similar to those saying B2 skipped). Will be looking for another version soon. Very disappointed. My version on Man Who Sold the World is excellent.

Bumand

I just brought a copy home from Barnes and Noble. Same skips. It's going back tomorrow.

Doriel

I bought this album at Barnes and noble and had the same problem on side b. I returned it and got a second copy and just played it and the same problem. I will be returning this also. All must be like this.

FLIDER

Mine's very good, sounds great. I agree that the colors on the cover are over-saturated, I've seen other issues that look better than this.

Manemanu

No problem with mine either. Sounds just great. Go for it!

Meztihn

I received my replacement copy from amazon today and it skipped at exactly at the same point. The start of the first chorus in it ain't easy :( sending it back, hoping 3rd time lucky.

Peras

Mine skipped there also, as well as all the way through star

Kifer

Am I the only lucky enough person who got a PERFECT copy of this re-release? :DPeople complained about track B2 skipping too much, but that wasn't the case for me. My record player perfectly :-)

YSOP

I had the same problem with this album when playing on a cheaper TT I had. Same song, same spot. I haven't had the problem since playing it on my SL 1700 though. I brought it back to the local shop and it didn't skip on their player either.

Anaragelv

'Star' is completely unlistenable on this pressing - I went as far as to take my copy back to the store and swap it out, only to have the exact same skips on the second copy. Everything else sounds great, and Star isn't one of the better songs on the LP - so if you don't mind having to skip over it then go for it.

Wanenai

'Star' also has numerous skips on my copy. Took about 30 seconds to play the entire song my first time through because of how many skips . Pulled the record off the turntable and gave it a thourough cleaning. That helped some, but I still have 3 or 4 skips that may or may not happen in the same places when I play the album. The rest of the album plays fine w/o any skips and sounds great. Weird that one song would be affected. Maybe the plates were dirty. Bought from Hot Topic.

interactive man

They know whether this edition of Parlophone is analog? today buy the disc and returned it because in the back of it said "DIGITAL REMASTERED"I appreciate your help .... :)

Framokay

Thanks for the reply!!! My personal experience tells me that digital remasters for more ' clean ' that are ruining all the benefits of analog audio (spatial perception of sound, resonances , 3D sound, etc.)My sound system is 100 % analog , not digital processes , and really is very noticeable difference between a artifical digital and an analog natural source.Regards!

net rider

Hi djedzen,yes, this was digitally remastered in 2012 as written in the liner notes of the back cover -but don't believe that any of the vinyl-records produced as new editions never touched the bits and bytes of the digital domain :-)as long as the result is fine, i'm ok with that personally, presupposing they know what to do…

Yozshunris

Comparing this to my 1984 or 1985 German issue it was very close call. I may just slightly prefer the older issue, but this one sounds very good. I've decided to keep the old copy, so I'm waiting for this reissue to get sold out :) Get it while you can, only colours on the cover are perhaps a bit over-saturated.

Efmprof

Well I don't know about the rest of you all, but mine sounds immaculate. Really relies greatly on the original mixes/tonalities without altering much.

Velellan

I received a Parlophone reissue of this great album from a friend of mine recently and, unfortunately, the song 'Star' is unlistenable. I went out and bought a second copy from my local record store and, sure enough, the record skipped on the exact same song. It's reassuring to hear that other listeners are having the same problem as myself, and with the exact same song. It's safe to say that I won't be buying any more of these Bowie represses, which is a shame as I wanted to add a few to my collection. Bad form, Parlophone! Apart from that, the record sounds fantastic, the best I have ever heard 'Ziggy' sound. Despite this, do be warned - your copy will more than likely be defective. Mine was, twice over.

Marirne

Mine skips on Star also. I was thinking of buying a second copy but maybe I will look for an older copy instead. I ordered it from Amazon.

Connorise

Same here. Ordered a new copy of this album from Amoeba online and "Star" and "Hang On .." both skipped. Amoeba graciously offered to send a replacement copy and just got it yesterday and "Star" skips on replacement copy as well. Very frustrating.

Cordabor

mine was defective as well. Parlophone has really lowered their quality control standards.

Tojahn

I just receive my second copy of this LP. The quality of the product is somewhat inconstant. I'm not used to Optimal Media GmbH media manufacturer, but I assume they are usually good since they press a lot of records in Germany.Like I said in my first review, it's one of the most quiet record I buy recently, my second copy is dead quiet as well, but the first copy I receive was wrapped a little bit but not to the point of affecting the sound. Also it have a scratch on the last track of the Side A even in the deadwax area who affect the sound of the song.The cover is not well reproduce compare to the original one or any other release I have seen so far (yellowish and blurry). Of course, I don't blame Parlophone records, who is a part of the EMI Group, for their work since they did an amazing work with this release, at least for the transfers of the analog tapes and the remastering. I will class this version as my second favorite one of this album so far, the first one being the vinyl rip of an original UK press that I was able to download in 24-96 bits.My second copy is still a little bit wrapped, but not that much as the first one. The hole is not well centered so I can see the turntable arm moving from the inside to the outside non-stop while playing ( a movement that I can't name in english...), nothing to affect the sound or deform it. So I blame a production quality problem and not the record company itself. Again, the vinyl itself is quiet dead! Not a single clicks and pops. One problem on the second copy is the mysterious one occurrence of a very loud ''Z'' resonance in the vocals, who distort the sound, in the song Ziggy Stardust (one of my favorite). It's happening just after the first chorus part when David start singing and pronounce the word Ziggy. I don't understand why it's happening since it's not on my first copy. I always clean my needle after each side of a record I play, also the needle I use (Audio Technica AT440MLb) always track very well all my records, even the old ones.I tried to clean only that song of the record with an old rca diswasher D4 brush (not the new model who worth nothing) but the Z distortion sound stay there. I clean the whole record with the Spin Clean machine, the Z distortion stay there. It occur only at one place on this record and is not there in my other copy. It's a lot distracting for me and my poor ears. So overall, my only complaints is about the "Z" sound distortions, the hole who is not well centered and the record jacket reproduction. For the reviewer who complain about the Parlophone records company , I just read all his reviews and it's always the same (cut and paste) and all about Parlophone records so don't bother about it.Don't fear to buy this record, it's not a perfect product, but it's much better than some other rereleases I buy in the last year. It's also your best option since the Bowie records price increase insanely since his death. You have to be lucky to find an used NM- or VG+ of the original UK copy for a decent price. The USA and Canadian original releases are pressed on the dynaflex vinyl technology, so very light weight and they are not the best records I own, not quiet at all (I own some of them, Aladdin Sane, Pin ups, Diamond Dogs).Overall, for all those small defects, I give it a good 3 1/2 stars on 5.

Pumpit

Yes ... ignore me and the other commenters all saying the same thing ... copy and paste

Shazel

Sucks to hear that other people are having issues with this pressing, but I picked it up yesterday at my local record store and my copy sounds amazing. No scratches, skips, or anything that interferes with playing, and it has excellent sound quality. I wouldn't overreact to a few people who have had problems. Easy five star release for me.

Browelali

Returning a second copy of this. "Star" skips throughout the song with no visible scratches on the vinyl. Both copies. Bad pressing.

Negal

I have had the same issue. I took my original copy back to the store in which I purchased it. They exchanged it for another copy. Same problem. The clerk and I then played every copy in the store that they had. They all had the same exact issue. I have contacted the label. So far no luck. Just half assed responses.

Cherry The Countess

I had the same problem. I guess the pressing plant screwed up an entire batch of Bowie records. Such a shame.

Matty

5 starts for the quality of sound. It's the best version of this LP I heard (didn't own the original UK press and only an early 80's Canadian pressing). The transfer is apparently made from the original analogue master tape and I must say that I'm very impressed by the quality of the separation of the channel and how good the instruments sound. I also own the Rykodisc remastered CD special edition from 1990 ( https://www.discogs.com/fr/David-Bowie-The-Rise-And-Fall-Of-Ziggy-Stardust-The-Spiders-From-Mars/release/1119108 ) and I must admit that this particular release was very bad in several ways, too much EQ apply on the voices and other instruments, a lot of treble and very low bass and also a lot of drop out in some songs on both left and right channel. With this release, I can say that I hear for the first time the real mix as it was release back then. It's the best I heard so far. It have a natural and neutral sound, no unnecessary EQ, they keep it as close as the original mix. No defect in the sound like in someother CD releases. 3 stars for the sleeve. The front sleeve is blurry and the colors are not very good compare with my early 80's copie. Also the back cover is worse than the front. Look like the take a CD booklet and zoom in on the image. 3 stars for the quality of the vinyl itself. It's a quiet one, some minor pops and clicks here and there but nothing too serious. The main 2 problems are a very light wrapped LP who don't affect the sound but it's wrapped and not a flat record. Also, on Side 1 from the middle of the last song to the end and also in the deadwax, it have a major scratch (5 mm long by 3 mm large), so the last song sound not good, don't skip but affect the playing a lot. I don't know what cause this scratch cause the protective inner sleeve is of very good quality. I suspect a problem in the production and inspection quality. Too many LP's to press and not enough vinyl press machine, so they must rush the production and inspection process. I may return my copy for the 2 main defects I mention above but it's already back order and the next batch will not be available before 1-2 months.

Ance

I didn't write to them... But my first copy that I order from Amazon had some defects for sure, not a perfect record, wrapped just a little bit, scratch at the end of the last song on side A and horrible cover reproduction (too much yellow and blurry image, not crop properly). But for the vinyl itself, it's a very quiet pressing and it sound very good, a lot more of all the other versions I heard. Even download a rip from a first uk pressing and it sound not as good as this one. I returned my first copy because of the defects of the vinyl and still waiting for the new one to come.

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