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David Bowie: "Rare" Album (1983)
David Bowie’s Rare was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PK 70013) on December 10, 1983. By this time,...

David Bowie
Dec 10, 19832 min read


David Bowie: White Light/White Heat Single (1983)
A Raw Velvet Underground Cover October 1983 on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA 372 / PB 13660). Backed with “Cracked Actor,” this live cover of The Velvet Underground’s 1968 classic, written by Lou Reed, was recorded during Bowie’s 1973 Ziggy Stardust tour and featured on the Ziggy Stardust – The Motion Picture soundtrack. Produced by Bowie, the single showcased his raw vocal energy and the Spiders from Mars’ gritty performance, entering the BBC Singles Chart on October 30, 1983

David Bowie
Oct 30, 19833 min read


Ziggy Stardust The Motion Picture Album: 1983
Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture is a live album by David Bowie, released on October 24, 1983 in conjunction with the film of the same name. The music was recorded during the Ziggy Stardust Tour at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on 3 July 1973, although the album was not issued by RCA Records until 1983. Prior to that, it had existed in bootleg form, notably His Masters Voice – Bowie and the Spiders From Mars' Last Stand. The album documents the final show of the Ziggy Sta

David Bowie
Oct 24, 19839 min read


David Bowie: "Modern Love" Single (1983)
David Bowie’s "Modern Love" backed with "Modern Love (Live Version)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America...

David Bowie
Sep 11, 19833 min read


David Bowie: "China Girl" Single (1983)
David Bowie’s "China Girl" backed with "Shake It" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America (catalog number EA...

David Bowie
May 31, 19831 min read


David Bowie: "Let's Dance" Album (1983)
David Bowie’s Let’s Dance was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI America Records (catalog number AML 3029) on April 14, 1983,...

David Bowie
Apr 13, 19833 min read


David Bowie: "Let's Dance" Single Advert (1983)
David Bowie’s "Let's Dance", a one-page advert in New Musical Express, March 19, 1983.

David Bowie
Mar 19, 19831 min read


David Bowie: "Let's Dance" Single (1983)
David Bowie’s "Let's Dance" backed with "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI America...

David Bowie
Mar 14, 19831 min read


Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy Single UK (1982)
A Christmas Duet For The Ages Released as a 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1982, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 12), David Bowie & Bing Crosby’s “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy” was the legendary 1977 TV duet from Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas , finally issued five years after Crosby’s death. Backed with Bowie’s “Fantastic Voyage” from Lodger, this timeless holiday pairing — written by Ian Fraser, Larry Grossman, & Buz Kohan (Peace On Ea

David Bowie
Nov 26, 19823 min read


David Bowie: "Baal" Single (1982)
David Bowie’s "Baal" backed with "All the Madmen" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl EP single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PB...

David Bowie
Feb 26, 19822 min read


David Bowie: Wild Is The Wind Single (1981)
A Station To Station Windstorm David Bowie’s “Wild Is The Wind” was released as a 7-inch, and 12" vinyl single, in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 10 / PB 9815). Backed with “Golden Years,” this haunting ballad cover (written by Tiomkin/Washington) and funk-disco gem (Bowie), both arranged/produced by Bowie/Harry Maslin, released to promoted ChangesTwoBowie, it peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart for 10 weeks. Issued in four-prong push-out cen

David Bowie
Nov 13, 19813 min read


David Bowie: "Young Americans" Album (1981)
David Bowie’s Young Americans was re-released as an LP album in the UK and Germany by RCA Records (catalog number PL 13002) in 1981....

David Bowie
Aug 31, 19811 min read


David Bowie: "Station to Station" Album (1981)
David Bowie’s Station to Station was re-released as a 12-inch vinyl album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RCA LP 3013) in...

David Bowie
Aug 31, 19811 min read


David Bowie: "Up the Hill Backwards" Single (1981)
David Bowie’s "Up the Hill Backwards" backed with "Crystal Japan" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records...

David Bowie
Mar 20, 19811 min read


David Bowie: "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" Single (1981)
David Bowie’s "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" backed with "Because You're Young" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK...

David Bowie
Jan 2, 19811 min read


David Bowie: Fashion Single (1980)
A New Wave Dancefloor Anthem David Bowie’s “Fashion” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 31, 1980, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 7). Backed with “Scream Like A Baby,” this infectious new wave and funk-infused track, written by Bowie, was the second single from his critically acclaimed album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). Produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, “Fashion” featured Robert Fripp’s distinctive guitar and a danceable rhythm, peaking at No. 5 on

David Bowie
Oct 31, 19803 min read


David Bowie: "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" Album (1980)
David Bowie’s Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number BOW LP 2) on...

David Bowie
Sep 18, 19804 min read


David Bowie: "Alabama Song - Full Colour Poster Bag" Advert (1980)
David Bowie’s "Alabama Song - Full Colour Poster Bag," a one-page advert in Melody Maker, March 1, 1980.

David Bowie
Mar 1, 19801 min read


David Bowie: "Alabama Song" Single (1980)
David Bowie’s "Alabama Song" backed with an updated version of "Space Oddity" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA...

David Bowie
Feb 22, 19802 min read


Blondie: "Atomic" 3 Track Single Advert (1980)
Blondie’s "Atomic" Heroes -3 Track Single, a one-page advert in New Musical Express, February 16, 1980."

David Bowie
Feb 16, 19801 min read
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