David Bowie’s final studio album ★ (Blackstar), released on his 69th birthday, in a rare sealed Barnes & Noble Exclusive edition pressed on clear 180-gram vinyl with star-shaped die-cut jacket — one of only 5,000 copies produced. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Title: ★ (Blackstar) Date: January 8, 2016 Label: ISO / Columbia / Sony Music Format / Type: 180-gram Clear Vinyl LP (Barnes & Noble Exclusive) Country: United States Catalogue: 88875187181 S1 THE STO

This feature from Record Mirror examines the role and influence of record producers through the career of Tony Visconti. Using Visconti's work with artists including David Bowie and T. Rex, the article explores how producers shape recordings, develop artists and contribute to successful records, while also presenting Visconti's own account of his early career and working methods. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 22, 1979 Country: United Kingdom The article forms par

Artist: Sparks Label: Island Records Country: UK Catalogue: WIP 6236 Release Date: July 11 1975 Format: 7" Single TRACK LISTING A: Get In The Swing Composer: Ron Mael Producers: Tony Visconti B: Profile Composer: Ron Mael Producers: Muff Winwood SLEEVE & PRESSING DETAILS Issued in light green Island sleeve featuring palm motif and catalogue number WIP 6236. VARIANTS — UK United Kingdom 1975 • Get In The Swing — 7" 45 RPM Single — Island Records WIP.6236 • Get In The Swing —

This Melody Maker review gives an exclusive preview of David Bowie’s forthcoming double album David Live, recorded at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia. While recognising the strength of Bowie’s band and the ambitious packaging of the release, the reviewer is highly critical of Bowie’s strained vocals and argues that the recording fails to capture the theatrical power and excitement of the live shows themselves. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 26, 1974 Country: United

"Forever" is a song by English band Strawbs written by Dave Cousins and Tony Hooper. It did not feature on any of their studio albums at the time but was included as a bonus track on the CD re‑release of the albums Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios and Dragonfly. The B‑side track "Another Day" is taken from the Dragonfly album. The Italian release was paired with "Fingertips", a song from Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Strawbs Title: