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

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Label:	Parlophone – DBZS 50, Parlophone – 0190296314353
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Half-Speed Master, 180g
Country:	Worldwide
Released:	Jun 17, 2022
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Glam, Art Rock

Tracklist

A1	Five Years	4:42
A2	Soul Love	3:34
A3	Moonage Daydream	4:40
A4	Starman	4:10
A5	It Ain't Easy	2:58
B1	Lady Stardust	3:22
B2	Star	2:47
B3	Hang On To Yourself	2:40
B4	Ziggy Stardust	3:13
B5	Suffragette City	3:25
B6	Rock 'N' Roll Suicide	2:58

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
Copyright © – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
Licensed To – Parlophone Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Parlophone Records Ltd.
Record Company – Warner Music Group
Record Company – GEM (6)
Produced At – Trident Studios
Published By – Tintoretto Music
Published By – RZO Music, Inc.
Published By – Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Published By – BMG Blue
Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Published By – Irving Music, Inc.
Published By – Rondor Music Ltd.
Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BL58186

Credits

Arranged By [Arrangements] – David Bowie, Mick Ronson
Artwork [Art Work Of] – Main Artery*, Terry Pastor
Bass – Trevor Bolder
Drums – Mick Woodmansey
Guitar, Piano, Vocals – Mick Ronson
Guitar, Saxophone [Sax], Vocals – David Bowie
Lacquer Cut By – JW*
Photography By [Photographs] – Brian Ward (5)
Producer [Album Production] – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Written-By – Bowie* (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B6), Ron Davies (tracks: A5)

Notes

On Obi Strip:

"HALF-SPEED MASTER This record was cut on a fully customised late Neumann VMS80 lathe with fully recapped electronics from 192kHz restored masters of the original Trident Studios master tapes, with no additional processing on transfer."

Inner Sleeve With Lyrics, but omits It Ain't Easy lyrics.

Time given for starman on innersleeve (2:39) is incorrect.

Made in Germany sticker on rear on some copies.

All songs published by Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc.
(BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Blue (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd.,
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. except 'It Ain't Easy' published by North America - Irving
Music, Inc. (BMI.) Rest of World - Rondor Music Ltd.

A Gem Production

Originally ℗ 1972 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. Digital remaster ℗ 2012 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2022 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...]

Runouts are etched: on some copies the "JW" is stamped. The plating marks such as 5=X are mirrored.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text on obi): 0 190296 314353
Barcode (Scanned from obi, EAN-13): 0190296314353
Barcode (Scanned from obi, UPC-A): 190296314353
Rights Society: GEMA/MCPS
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): DBZS 50A
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): DBZS 50B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): 0190296459573 JW BL58186-01 A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): 0190296459573 7 1 BL58186-01 B2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): 0190296459573 JW 5=X BL58186-01 A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): 0190296459573 7 / 1 BL58186-01 B2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): 0190296459573 JW 5=Δ BL58186-01 A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): 0190296459573 4= = BL58186-01 B2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): 0190296459573 JW 5+= BL58186-01 A1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 4): 0190296459573 4=1 BL58186-01 B2

Other Versions (5 of 437)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LP, Album, Stereo, Rockaway Pressing)	RCA Victor	LSP-4702	US	1972
Recently Edited	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LP, Album, Stereo)	RCA Victor, RCA Victor, RCA Victor	SF 8287, LSP 4702, LSP-4702	UK	1972
Recently Edited	The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (LP, Album, Stereo)	RCA Victor	LSP-4702	Canada	1972
Recently Edited	The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LP, Album)	RCA Victor	LSP 4702	Italy	1972
Recently Edited	La Ascendencia Y Caida De Ziggy Stardust Y Las Arañas De Marte (LP, Album)	RCA Victor	LSP-4702	Spain	1972

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Reviews

subhayu.sen Apr 23, 2024
So there’s a massive difference in this record before an ultrasonic wash and after. Before the wash, it seemed ordinary and I was already looking for a first pressing online. After the wash, it was a game changer, the detailing, soundstage, warmth etc all increased so significantly that I have decided against purchasing a first pressing. It’s actually an excellent pressing!
frogofprog Apr 11, 2024
Mine has heavy inner groove distortion. What a shame. The Highs on side can be annoying at sometimes, most notable on A3 and A4.
matthewdake Mar 28, 2024
Sounds perfect. I did give it a Tergitol ultrasonic bath and a distilled water rinse before playing, so I can’t vouch for it being perfect out of the paper sleeve (why didn’t they put it in a polylined sleeve like all the other ones?), but soundstage is gorgeous and I’d personally consider this definitive.
riotstoejam Dec 28, 2023
Sounds pretty good to me! Good bass and nice mixing. There is a little surface noise, but it's normally not noticeable during tracks. Great album and nice reissue!
Boss_Rocka Dec 23, 2023
You can’t go wrong picking one of these up for $25-$30. Everyone just about knows and lives this classic. A killer album from front to back and this pressing is pretty damn good. It could use just a bit more range and separation and bass, but the product and price point are a total bargain. It’s a very good pressing to have.
ddever Nov 12, 2023
Picked this up last week and just finished giving it a few listens. For reference, I have an OG pressing on Dynaflex I bought when it came out, and MoFi 1/2 speed I bought second hand (but it was top-top). Played on a VPI Scout w/ Hana Umami Blue cart, Parasound JC 3+ phono, Parasound JC 2 pre, Parasound JC5 amp, Dynaudio Confidence C-1 speakers.

The sound is on-par with the original pressing (which has always been clear and powerful). In a few places it is a bit more resolving (Moonage Daydream and bits of Hang Onto Yourself) and nowhere did I notice any degradation in sound. It is much better than the MoFi abomination (never have determined if I had a bum copy or what the deal is, but that thing sounds like it was recorded through a sock). Nothing spectacular with it, but did not experience the distortion others speak of.
PimpdaddyG Sep 6, 2023
Anyone find it odd that just about every online retailer uses an alternate cover photo for this record, when in fact no such record exists.
jasonlollarwinder Jul 24, 2023
Super clean and the drums on side 1 sounds very realistic- overall mix is good but it seems lacking some dynamic range but my original copy has been played more that 1000 times and itsa so noisy its become like a historical recording where you are just trying to hear it at all regardless of the 78 or whatever
XETSOF Jul 12, 2023
Super-clean pressing, with very balanced sonics. Compared to an OG, this one will give you equal bang for your buck, without the expense. Artwork is solid and faithful to the original.
stabar_31 Jul 8, 2023
There is nothing wrong with this pressing but nothing inspiring either. I don’t get brightness on one side or other problems that others have mentioned, at least in my system. I rarely get brightness though as I have hybrid amps (phono, pre and power).

But it’s just an average record and if you are looking for something spectacular this isn’t it. I am not familiar with other pressings of Ziggy Stardust. But for example the original Next Day (2013 ISO Records) is noticeably better in my view/on my system.