David Bowie’s second studio album marked a dramatic shift from the music‑hall stylings of his 1967 debut into a more mature blend of folk rock, psychedelic textures, and introspective songwriting. Recorded at Trident Studios between June and October 1969, the album captured Bowie at a moment of artistic reinvention, shaped by new collaborators, new influences, and the breakthrough success of “Space Oddity.” Released on 14 November 1969 by Philips (SBL 7912), the album marked

Label: Philips Country: UK Catalogue: BF 1801 / 304 201 BF Label: Philips Country: UK Catalogue: BF 1801 / 304 201 BF 🔘 Space Oddity – Single: July. 1969 A haunting, cinematic folk‑psych single introducing Major Tom, “Space Oddity” marked David Bowie’s first major artistic breakthrough. Its blend of Mellotron, orchestral drama, and narrative storytelling set it apart from the British pop landscape of 1969. Release