David Bowie – ★ (Blackstar)

I love the album itself, but the clear pressing sounds horrible!

I heard this first on a train to Leeds the day after he died and spent the time trying (and failing) to hide my tears, both for the loss and for the incredible life force that runs through this record. Listen to the end of 'Ti's Pity She's A Whore and tell me it doesn't make your hairs stand on end. Talk about raging against the dying of the light. Just, wow.

I have both black and clear, they sound exactly the same (same mastering).
I spotted last week a clear vinyl at a yard sale for 30€, so don't be desperate, they are out there and can be found for reasonable price.

Hello everybody! I bought two clear lp with 3 lithographs direct from Bowie store after 2 week its exit. Lithographs Was arrived late in december, the lps late in january. Seald Both cover presents a cut on the bottom of the 1 wing,in corrispondence of the vinyl maybe a production defect(does anyone had the same damned problem?). Warner music refund me the money without ask me back nothing. I'd just opened and listened one copy,put on the wall the 1set of lithos. The Seconds lp &lithos for my 3yo doughter when i'll r.i.p. Sorry for my very bad english! P.s. Amazing masterpiece timeless priceless,our brightest Blackstar goodbye

Is the EU clear vinyl press more desirable than the US clear vinyl version? or are they both the same?

The clear vinyl is symbolic-a bright, clear star, David Bowie shining in the sky. This is why the clear vinyl is so special. I haven't opened my clear copy. I have a 5yo daughter. I plan to hand it down to her when she's ready

In the Fnac shop of Grenoble ''Grand Place''-France, the 1st purchaser of vinyl clear Blackstar was presented with the advertisement poster.

There are so many haters about white vinyl sellers, but let's be honest: the album is good, but not so much so that Blackstar sales exceed sales of the penultimate albums. All this is simply due to the death of Bowie. And in this we are not honest: and those who are so eager to buy any vinyl, or who so crave white or sells it.

Unfortunately, I also became the same, though i was planning to buy it, but not so fast.

Bought it, opened it, playing it, keeping it. Not sure I like the idea of people profiting from Bowie's death... prices will drop though. You're mad if you buy it now.

Opinions:
1)There are definitely only 2 clear vinyl versions, the european and the US. Everyone can see the labels that differ. But does that mean that every version is limited to 2500?
2) To all those who did not have the insight to pre order the clear vinyl pressing (which was available from November to 9th of January) and now they are bitching about the expensive prices: tough luck, get over it, stop crying and if you really want the item, put your hand deeply in the pocket. That's why it is called "ltd edition". (I am not a seller, I don't care, but when I want a record really bad, I am willing to pay the price)
3) To all the vinyl freaks, an advise: If you have the clear vinyl version, do not open. Just wait for the repress of simple black vinyl or buy the cd. Damn, this clear vinyl version is really rare.
4) The album is awesome. What a music!!! Mr Bowie was an art genius...