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David BowieA Divine Symmetry (An Alternative Journey Through Hunky Dory)

Label:

Parlophone – DBADS 1971, Parlophone – 5054197183362

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Glam, Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1Changes
Arranged By [String Arrangements]Michael Ronson*
SongwriterBowie*
A2Oh! You Pretty Things
SongwriterBowie*
A3Eight Line Poem
SongwriterBowie*
A4Life On Mars?
Arranged By [String Arrangements]Michael Ronson*
SongwriterBowie*
A5Kooks
Arranged By [String Arrangements]Michael Ronson*
SongwriterBowie*
A6Quicksand
Arranged By [String Arrangements]Michael Ronson*
SongwriterBowie*
B1Fill Your Heart
SongwriterRose*, Williams*
B2Bombers
SongwriterBowie*
B3Andy Warhol
SongwriterBowie*
B4Song For Bob Dylan
SongwriterBowie*
B5Queen Bitch
SongwriterBowie*
B6The Bewlay Brothers
SongwriterBowie*
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Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group
  • Licensed ToParlophone Records Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
  • Copyright ©Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
  • Copyright ©Parlophone Records Ltd.
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media GmbH – BM72546
  • Recorded AtTrident Studios
  • Engineered AtTrident Studios
  • Mixed AtTrident Studios
  • Remixed AtTrident Studios
  • Mastered AtAir Studios
  • Remastered AtAir Studios
  • Designed AtGas Associates

Credits

  • Bass, Trumpet [Trumpets]Trevor Bolder
  • Cover [Front Cover Photo], Cover [Back Cover Photo]Brian Ward (5)
  • DesignScott Minshall
  • DrumsWoody Woodmansey*
  • GuitarMichael Ronson*
  • Mastered By [Mastering], Remastered By [Remastering By]John Webber
  • Photography ByBrian Ward (5)
  • PianoRichard Wakeman*
  • Producer [Assisted By]The Actor (2) (tracks: A2, A3, A5, B3 B5)
  • Producer [Produced By]David Bowie (tracks: A1, A4, A6, B1, B2, B4, B6), Ken Scott
  • Producer [Produced For Release By]Aisha Cohen, Nigel Reeve
  • Recorded By, Engineer [Engineered], Mixed ByKen Scott
  • Remix [Remixed By]Ken*
  • Saxophone [Saxes], 12-String Acoustic Guitar [Some 12-string], Piano [The Less Complicated Piano Things]David Bowie

Notes

Includes a professionally printed, double-sided, semi-glossy, 12x12", 3-panel foldout insert.

Tracks A1, A4, A6, B1, B2, B4 and B6 are 2021 mixes. Mixed October/November 2021.
Tracks A2, A3, A5 and B5 are BOWPROMO mixes.
Tracks A1, B1, B2, B4 & B6 are alternative mixes.
Track A4 is the original ending version.
Track A6 is an early version.
Track B3 is the original mix.

In runouts, all Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., “⊥” vs “T”) and/or mirrored (e.g., “1△” vs “△↾”).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 5054197183362
  • Barcode (Text): 5 054197 183362
  • Rights Society: GEMA/MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): BM72546-01 A1 5054197183362 V^ JMW
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): BM72546-01 B1 5054197183362 V^
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): BM72546-01 A1 5054197183362 11 JMW
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): BM72546-01 B1 5054197183362 I1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): BM72546-01 A1 5054197183362 T1 JWM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): BM72546-01B1 5054197183362 T1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): BM72546-01 A1 5054197183362 JWM vI
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 4): BM72546-01B1 5054197183362 =^
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 5): BM72546-01 A1 5054197183362 JWM 1V
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 5): BM72546-01B1 5054197183362 1T

Other Versions (5)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
New Submission
Divine Symmetry (72×File, MP3, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, VBR)ParlophonenoneUS2022
New Submission
Divine Symmetry (72×File, WAV)Parlophonenone2022
New Submission
Divine Symmetry (72×File, FLAC)Parlophonenone2022
Recently Edited
Divine Symmetry (4×CD, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel, Box Set, )Parlophone, ParlophoneDBDS 71, 0190296268250Worldwide2022
Divine Symmetry (Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, 4×CD, Album, Remastered, Stereo, Mono, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Audio, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Multichannel)Warner Music, Warner Music Japan, Parlophone, Parlophone, ParlophoneWPZR-30932/6, DBDS 71, 0190296268250Japan2022

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Reviews

  • bmeagan's avatar
    bmeagan
    Interesting for Bowie fans. Bombers is a good song. I first heard it in 1991 on the Ryko release. However,it does not fit so well on the album. His voice is a bit too "comic" and doesn´t fit the vibe of Hunky Dory in my opinion. It was left out originally for a reason!! Interesting to hear it included on this release though. I bought this record and there was unfortunately a "tick" right through Eight Line Poem. The quietest track. Returned it and there is exactly the same tick in exactly the same song right through. So, this is not scratch, but a "pressing defect". There will certainly be others out there. Cost me 14 euros, so can´t complain...
    • TomMegginson's avatar
      TomMegginson
      I was prepared to avoid this redo album, as it seemed like a bit of a stretch. But when I saw it on sale, I gave in. Ken Scott seems to have been given the opportunity to do what Tony Visconti did with The Man Who Sold The World/Metrobolist, which was to update the sound of their previous production with modern digital means. Comparing the two, this one has more novelties in it, including alternate vocal takes, studio chatter, extra instrumentation, and the inclusion of "Bombers" (which I'm not sure works.)

      Overall, it's a great-sounding album with enough differences and surprises to entertain a fan. It won't replace any of my old copies of the record. But most Bowie is worthwhile, even posthumous retcons like this.
      • RememberWalter's avatar
        Really, a must have for Bowie fans. Love it! The sound of this is amazing.
        • Devilscucumber's avatar
          Echo sentiments from others, great, dynamic, quiet, and the different versions bring freshness, plus little flourishes like Ronno cursing when a phone rings, bring a human element. Love it.
          • Soundfreak1's avatar
            Soundfreak1
            Perfect pressing.
            But with the exception of "Quicksand" this alternate version of Hunky Dory is just made of newer remixes or slightly different old mixes of the regular album tracks. This album could have been much more alternate and exciting using versions from the BBC or live renditions from his later years. Bowie must have liked this album very much, cause he often put Hunky Dory-songs into his live-sets.
            • DenverAirport's avatar
              Worth the hype. This version of The Bewlay Brothers is so good. It wasn't a Bowie track I'd listen to that often but I will have that song on repeat now.
              • Gov47's avatar
                Gov47
                I swear the Parlophone releases in my collection are some of the best sounding records I have. This one is no exception. Dead quiet. Good mastering. Love it.
                • Sootheboy's avatar
                  Sootheboy
                  Pressing flat and quiet, the small differences within those versions bring a new life to this masterpiece. Already my favorite record in my collection.
                  • jweir67's avatar
                    jweir67
                    This exceeded all expectations, a must have. The inclusion of "Bombers" is a real highlight.
                    • andrew.moore's avatar
                      andrew.moore
                      Sounds great. Wide soundstage and is very dynamic. Really like it.

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