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🎼 Aladdin Sane – 2CD Album: May 2003
Issued as a 30th Anniversary 2CD Edition, this remastered release of Aladdin Sane revisits Bowie’s 1973 classic with upgraded sound and a second disc of single mixes, live recordings, and rarities that frame the album in its original early‑Seventies performance context. Released in Europe on May 26 2003 by EMI, this edition presents the original 1973 studio album on Disc 1 and a curated selection of studio and live bonus material on Disc 2, including previously unreleased tra

David Bowie
May 26, 20034 min read


🎼 Aladdin Sane – Album: 2001
A prestige heavyweight reissue of Bowie’s 1973 classic, this Simply Vinyl edition brought Aladdin Sane back to collectors in a deluxe 180‑gram gatefold pressing, sourced from the 1999 EMI remaster and presented with premium packaging. including the original back cover with places of creation. Released in the UK in 2001 no exact date is available but the 1999 CD version was released September 6, 1990 as part of Simply Vinyl’s S180 Series, this edition offered a high‑quality an

David Bowie
Mar 22, 19993 min read


🎼 Aladdin Sane – Album: 1990
The 1990 Sound+Vision reissue campaign brought Bowie’s classic albums back into circulation with fresh remastering and upgraded packaging. Aladdin Sane, long regarded as one of Bowie’s defining early‑Seventies statements, returned in a new LP edition with a gatefold sleeve and renewed attention to its sonic detail. Released in the UK as part of EMI’s Sound+Vision series, this 1990 edition offered a remastered presentation of the original 1973 album. A cassette edition was iss

David Bowie
Apr 13, 19903 min read


📰 David Bowie Talk-In - Article : Jun. 1973
A major cover story and in-depth interview feature in *Let It Rock* magazine giving David Bowie centre stage for an extensive “talk-in” during the *Aladdin Sane* era, capturing him at the peak of his Ziggy Stardust fame. David Bowie opens up in a revealing talk-in — the Starman speaks candidly in the pages of Let It Rock. Let It Rock Date: June 1, 1973 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Prominent cover portrait of David Bowie in full *Aladdin Sane* / Ziggy-era glamo

David Bowie
Jun 1, 19732 min read


📰 A Tragic Catastrophe – Album Review: Apr. 1973
A sharp, enthusiastic one-page review in Disc Music welcomes David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane as further proof of his status as one of rock’s most vital and theatrical survivors, praising its mix of lyrical depth, melodic invention, and bold experimentation. The large headline “David is so sane!” playfully undercuts expectations while celebrating the album’s creative confidence. This April 21, 1973 review captures the critical excitement surrounding Aladdin Sane at the height of Z

David Bowie
Apr 21, 19732 min read


📰 Mainman Presents – Tour Advert : Apr. 1973
A full-page, elegant black-and-white advertisement in Disc showcases David Bowie in his iconic Aladdin Sane lightning-bolt makeup, promoting both the album and the upcoming UK tour dates. The striking portrait combined with clean typography creates a powerful, minimalist statement that perfectly captures the theatrical glamour of the Ziggy era at its peak. This April 21, 1973 Disc advert is a prime example of RCA’s aggressive marketing push for Aladdin Sane, turning the recor

David Bowie
Apr 21, 19732 min read


📰 Goodbye Ziggy‑Article : Jan. 1973
This *New Musical Express* feature from January 27, 1973 captures Bowie at a pivotal crossroads. Ziggy Stardust had become a cultural phenomenon — adored, imitated, and increasingly overwhelming. Bowie, ever the shapeshifter, was already preparing his next metamorphosis: the sleeker, more fractured persona of Aladdin Sane.

David Bowie
Jan 27, 19733 min read
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