David Bowie – ★ (Blackstar)

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Label:	ISO Records – 88875173871, Columbia – 88875173871, Sony Music – 88875173871
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Clear, 180g
Country:	Europe
Released:	Jan 8, 2016
Genre:	Jazz, Rock
Style:	Experimental, Jazz-Rock, Art Rock

Tracklist

A1	★ (Blackstar) Strings – Tony Visconti Written-By, Arranged By [Strings] – David Bowie	9:57
A2	'Tis A Pity She Was A Whore Backing Vocals – Erin Tonkon Written-By – David Bowie	4:52
A3	Lazarus Written-By, Guitar [Fender] – David Bowie	6:22
B1	Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) Lyrics By – David Bowie Music By – Bob Bharma*, David Bowie, Maria Schneider, Paul Bateman (7) Percussion – James Murphy	4:40
B2	Girl Loves Me Percussion – James Murphy Written-By – David Bowie	4:51
B3	Dollar Days Written-By – David Bowie	4:44
B4	I Can't Give Everything Away Written-By – David Bowie	5:47

Companies, etc.

Licensed To – Columbia Records
Distributed By – Columbia Records
Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ISO Records
Copyright © – ISO Records
Pressed By – MPO
Published By – Nipple Music
Published By – MSF Music
Published By – Flex Publishing (2)
Published By – Sherlock Holmes Music Ltd.
Recorded At – The Magic Shop
Recorded At – Human Worldwide Studios
Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
Lacquer Cut At – Sterling Sound

Credits

Bass – Tim Lefebvre
Design [Album Design] – Barnbrook*
Drums, Percussion – Mark Guiliana
Guitar – Ben Monder
Lacquer Cut By – RJ*
Mixed By [Final Master Mix] – Tom Elmhirst
Photography By – Jimmy King (6), Johan Renck
Piano, Organ [Wurlitzer], Keyboards – Jason Lindner
Producer, Mixed By – David Bowie, Tony Visconti
Remastered By – Joe LaPorta
Saxophone, Flute, Woodwind – Donny McCaslin
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – David Bowie

Notes

Limited edition on 180g clear vinyl, limited to 5000 copies worldwide. See David Bowie - ★ (Blackstar) for the US issue.

Die cut gatefold plus digital download and 16 pages booklet with lyrics, credtis and artwork.

Album title and track 1 title generally referred to as "Blackstar" but printed as "★"

It is a designated retailer exclusive available from FNAC in France, JPC in Germany and JB Hi-Fi in Australia.

New copies come shrink wrapped, and include the following stickers:

PARENTAL
ADVISORY
EXPLICIT CONTENT

DAVID BOWIE
THE NEW ALBUM
INCLUDES
"BLACKSTAR"
& "LAZARUS"
180 GRAM CLEAR VINYL
PLUS
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
88875187181 S1

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 88751 73871 3
Barcode (Scanned): 888751738713
Barcode (Text, sticker): 8 88751 87181 6
Barcode (Scanned, sticker): 888751871816
Label Code: LC00162
Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
Other (On sticker): 88875173871 S1
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): C-139259/AL88875173871
Matrix / Runout (Label side B, printed on side A): C-139259/BL88875173871
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, STERLING stamped): MPO 15-0736 A 88875-17387-1A RJ STERLING
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, STERLING stamped): MPO 15-0736 B 88875-17387-1B RJ STERLING

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	★ (Blackstar) (LP, Album, MPO Pressing, 180 Gram)	ISO Records, Columbia, Sony Music	88875173871	Europe	2016
Recently Edited	★ (Blackstar) (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Blu-spec CD2, Digipak)	ISO Records, Sony Records Int'l	SICP-30918	Japan	2016
	★ (Blackstar) (CD, Album)	ISO Records, Columbia, Sony Music	88875173862	Europe	2016
	★ (Blackstar) (CD, Album)	Columbia, ISO Records	88875173862	US	2016
Recently Edited	★ (Blackstar) (7×File, MP3, Album, VBR 279 kbps)	Columbia	88875173862	US	2016

Reviews

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prettyvacant22 Sep 1, 2022
Absolutely love this and it plays great! It definitely sounds better than Spotify. I just hated pulling the vinyl out of a hard plastic sleeve. It was difficult trying not to scratch it and I really don’t know if that plastic will cause off-gassing later on.
thatmatt_ Nov 24, 2021
Can anyone explain to me exactly why this is worth this much?
bary01 May 24, 2021
One question for Bowie expert ,
why this Album is under "JAZZ" genres ?
synonymous Mar 29, 2021
Edited 2 years ago
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.
tartifless Oct 23, 2018
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.
cino23 Jun 26, 2016
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
ttrigg19 May 6, 2016
Is the EU clear vinyl press more desirable than the US clear vinyl version? or are they both the same?
spiritmonger465 Feb 18, 2016
Oh my god, Martin Shkreli also sells vinyls now ?
quadratrix Feb 14, 2016
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
I-Spick Feb 7, 2016
In the Fnac shop of Grenoble ''Grand Place''-France, the 1st purchaser of vinyl clear Blackstar was presented with the advertisement poster.