David Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
Genre: | Rock |
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Style: | Glam, Classic Rock |
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Tracklist
Five Years | 4:42 | ||
Soul Love | 3:34 | ||
Moonage Daydream | 4:40 | ||
Starman | 4:10 | ||
It Ain't Easy | 2:58 | ||
Lady Stardust | 3:22 | ||
Star | 2:47 | ||
Hang On To Yourself | 2:40 | ||
Ziggy Stardust | 3:13 | ||
Suffragette City | 3:25 | ||
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide | 2:58 |
Credits (12)
- David BowieArranged By [Arrangements]
- Mick RonsonArranged By [Arrangements]
- Terry PastorArtwork
- Trevor BolderBass
- Mick WoodmanseyDrums
- Mick RonsonGuitar, Piano, Vocals
Notes
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust) is the fifth from 26 studio albums (1967-2016) by the English musician David Bowie, recorded 9 July, 8 November 1971 – 4 February 1972 and released June 1972 in the United Kingdom through RCA Records.
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars:
First released in mid 1972 on RCA, throughout the RCA years there were two separate variants available (i.e. until about 1986) - the US version and the UK version. Two tracks differ.
Originally compiled and prepared in late 1971, RCA New York allocated matrix numbers for the two sides - APRS-6814 & APRS 6815, and used these 1971 numbers on release even though three new tracks were recorded in 1972 and eventually four different tracks from the 1971 master tape were included.
(The removed tracks - "Round and Round," "Amsterdam," "Holy Holy," and "Velvet Goldmine" - were all released as B-sides to singles between 1973 and 1975).
The last number to be recorded, "Starman," was remixed for single release. This single mix was also included on the UK album (rather than the album mix that appeared on the US version), and the UK album was given 1972 matrix numbers. These numbers also identified the matrices as originating in the UK. (BGBS 0864 & BGBS 0865).
The other track that differed was "Suffragette City" - the US version contains a noticeable momentary sound drop-out on one channel, the UK version does not.
Most RCA editions worldwide contain the US version (including all RCA CDs); a few contain the UK version.
Later reissues on other labels (RYKO, EMI, Parlophone) also use the original US version (and hence the album mix of "Starman"), though the dropout in "Suffragette City" has been 'attended to' on the most recent Parlophone issues.
The UK RCA version has never been available on CD.
A fuller discussion and explanation on these variations can be found on the website "Illustrated db Discography" under the forum topic "Ziggy Stardust, Starman and the missing master tape" - website address on David Bowie artist page. This topic also identifies which of the US & UK versions were used in other countries.
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars:
First released in mid 1972 on RCA, throughout the RCA years there were two separate variants available (i.e. until about 1986) - the US version and the UK version. Two tracks differ.
Originally compiled and prepared in late 1971, RCA New York allocated matrix numbers for the two sides - APRS-6814 & APRS 6815, and used these 1971 numbers on release even though three new tracks were recorded in 1972 and eventually four different tracks from the 1971 master tape were included.
(The removed tracks - "Round and Round," "Amsterdam," "Holy Holy," and "Velvet Goldmine" - were all released as B-sides to singles between 1973 and 1975).
The last number to be recorded, "Starman," was remixed for single release. This single mix was also included on the UK album (rather than the album mix that appeared on the US version), and the UK album was given 1972 matrix numbers. These numbers also identified the matrices as originating in the UK. (BGBS 0864 & BGBS 0865).
The other track that differed was "Suffragette City" - the US version contains a noticeable momentary sound drop-out on one channel, the UK version does not.
Most RCA editions worldwide contain the US version (including all RCA CDs); a few contain the UK version.
Later reissues on other labels (RYKO, EMI, Parlophone) also use the original US version (and hence the album mix of "Starman"), though the dropout in "Suffragette City" has been 'attended to' on the most recent Parlophone issues.
The UK RCA version has never been available on CD.
A fuller discussion and explanation on these variations can be found on the website "Illustrated db Discography" under the forum topic "Ziggy Stardust, Starman and the missing master tape" - website address on David Bowie artist page. This topic also identifies which of the US & UK versions were used in other countries.
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![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Stereo, Rockaway Pressing | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | US | 1972 | US — 1972 | ||||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Stereo | RCA Victor – SF 8287, RCA Victor – LSP 4702, RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | UK | 1972 | 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 | Canada — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – LSP 4702 | Italy | 1972 | Italy — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | La Ascendencia Y Caida De Ziggy Stardust Y Las Arañas De Marte LP, Album | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Spain | 1972 | Spain — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Germany | 1972 | Germany — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo | RCA – P8S-1932, RCA Victor – P8S-1932 | US | 1972 | US — 1972 | ||||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | New Zealand | 1972 | New Zealand — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album, Orange Paper Labels, MM | RCA – PK 1932 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – 104.4030 | Brazil | 1972 | Brazil — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars = 屈折する星くずの上昇と下降、そして火星から来た蜘蛛の群 LP, Album, Stereo | RCA – RCA-6050 | Japan | 1972 | Japan — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – LPVS-1322 | Venezuela | 1972 | Venezuela — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA – SKL G 20061 | Greece | 1972 | Greece — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – 38 408, RCA Victor – LSP 4702 | South Africa | 1972 | South Africa — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album | RCA – PK 1932 | Italy | 1972 | Italy — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Stereo, Laminated Gatefold Sleeve | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Germany | 1972 | Germany — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album, Stereo, white paper labels | RCA Victor – PK 1932, RCA Victor – PK 1932 | US | 1972 | US — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – SF 8287, RCA Victor – LSP 4702 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | ||||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Canada Dynaflex Pressing | RCA Victor – SF 8287, RCA Victor – LSP 4702, RCA Victor – SF-8287, RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Hollywood Pressing | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | US | 1972 | US — 1972 | ||||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, 'Stereo' Label | RCA Victor – SF 8287, RCA Victor – LSP 4702 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, USA Dynaflex | RCA Victor – SF 8287, RCA Victor – LSP 4702 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album, Orange Paper Labels | RCA – PK 1932 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album, Stereo, Green | RCA – PK 1932 | Italy | 1972 | Italy — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise & Fall Of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Album | RCA – EPPA 4702-C | US | 1972 | US — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing | RCA Victor – LSP-4702, RCA Victor – LSP4702 | US | 1972 | US — 1972 | ||||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Stereo, B Price code | RCA Victor – 443051, RCA Victor – 443.051 | France | 1972 | France — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Stereo, U Price Code | RCA Victor – 443051, RCA Victor – 443.051 | France | 1972 | France — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA – LSP 4702 | Italy | 1972 | Italy — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Australia | 1972 | Australia — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo, Gatefold | RCA Victor – D 168/1, RCA Victor – SBR 1353-C, RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Germany | 1972 | Germany — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | La Ascendencia Y Caida De Ziggy Stardust Y Las Arañas De Marte LP, Album, Promo | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Spain | 1972 | Spain — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars 8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo | RCA Victor – P8S 1932 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Reissue | RCA Victor – SF 8287, RCA Victor – LSP 4702 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Test Pressing | RCA – SF 8287 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Australia | 1972 | Australia — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | La Ascendencia Y Caida De Ziggy Stardust Y Las Arañas De Marte LP, Album | RCA Victor – LSP-4702 | Spain | 1972 | Spain — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album, Not Dolby | RCA – PK 1932 | Italy | 1972 | Italy — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars LP, Album, Promo | RCA – RCA - 6050 | Japan | 1972 | Japan — 1972 | New Submission | |||
![]() | The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Cassette, Album, Orange Paper Labels, KOREA | RCA – PK 1932 | UK | 1972 | UK — 1972 | New Submission |
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referencing The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LP, Album, Test Pressing) RCLP 20166
What are the version differences from the final release on this?- Edited 10 days agoSurprised to see all the bad reviews. I think this pressing sounds really good. I usually take the advice on the back "to be played at maximum volume" and experience 0% fatigue from high volumes on this one. Great dynamics, and just a kick ass album. Mine is one of the 0190296459573 JW variants, though I can't make out the other writing.
- According to my rip of the disc, the '24/96 2012 Mix' is only 48khz. Is anyone else able to confirm?
- Edited 22 days agoThe pressing is really quiet. My copy only has a little pop at the end of the last track on side B, but nothing annoying. Nice stage and warm sound. There's no discussion about the opera.
referencing The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LP, Album, Reissue) INTS 5063
Fab press ! Nothing can beat these 1980 green labels Bilbo/tape 1 !!!!referencing The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) INTS 5063
Is there any difference in sound that makes this version better than the other version without the X after POUNDA? Also, in the pictures of the release, as well as what I'm seeing on my disc, there doesn't even seem to be an A, just an X over the D. Really confused on why someone bought this for $150, and why someone else is trying to sell it for over $500 because of this one difference lol.- Edited 29 days agoThere’s plenty of surface noise between the songs but it doesn’t bug me so I guess that’s fine. Sounds pretty dynamic and Lady Stardust sounds glam as ever. No skips on ‘Star’ thankfully so yeah. And Ziggy Stardust sounds epic!! Mine came flat with no scratches
- First off, my copy is DEAD QUIET the whole way through. It might be the quietest record I own. Additionally, I don't hear the boosted highs or distortion some people speak of. Zero inner groove distortion. Incredible clarity, imaging and detail without sounding fatiguing or clinical. Nice width and depth to the soundstage. Excellent instrument separation. Forget that it says it was cut from 192KHz masters. I think some people make up their minds that an LP sounds "digital" once they find out it isn't AAA. I think if the hype sticker professed that it was cut directly from the original analog master tapes a lot of those same people would be gushing over how warm and "analog" it sounds. Bowie recordings from that era tend to be bright sounding. I think this version tells the truth, but in a very musical way.
- I bought this record at a ridiculous price on a visit to Edinburgh and I didn't have many expectations about the sound quality, but I'm getting an incredible surprise, this vinyl sounds really, really good.
Excellent pressing quality and sound, great dynamics and sound stage, well detailed with clear and open mids and the quality of the bass really caught my attention, well marked with a lot of punch.
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