David Bowie (September 7, 2018) Edit)" b/w "Beat Of Your Drum (2018) (Radio Mix)" Single PD: UK
Released on 7 September 2018, this 7" picture disc presents newly mixed 2018 versions of two tracks from Bowie’s Never Let Me Down era. The release forms part of Parlophone’s archival programme, offering refreshed mixes that highlight Bowie’s original songwriting while updating the sonic character of the recordings.
Both tracks were newly mixed in 2018 by Mario J. McNulty, working alongside original producers David Bowie and Dave Richards. The mixes emphasise clarity, updated instrumentation, and a modernised soundstage while retaining the core performances from the original sessions.
STYLE & THEMES
Zeroes (2018) revisits Bowie’s late‑1980s glam‑pop sensibility with sitar textures and lyrical references to 1960s rock tropes. Beat Of Your Drum (2018) presents a polished radio mix that highlights Bowie’s melodic phrasing and reflective tone.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Zeroes (2018) (Radio Edit) — A newly mixed version featuring sitar textures and lyrical nods to Bowie’s earlier work, produced by Bowie, Dave Richards, and Mario J. McNulty.
• Beat Of Your Drum (2018) (Radio Mix) — A 2018 radio mix emphasising vocal clarity and updated production elements.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released 7 September 2018 in the UK as a 7" picture disc on Parlophone.
Catalogue number DB7 8388.
Barcode 0190295614003.
Artist: David Bowie
Title: Zeroes (2018)
Label: Parlophone
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: DB7 8388
Date: September 7, 2018
Format: 7" Picture Disc
Tracklist (7"):
A — Zeroes (2018) (Radio Edit)
B — Beat Of Your Drum (2018) (Radio Mix)
PERSONNEL
David Bowie — vocals, songwriting, Dave Richards — production
Mario J. McNulty — production, 2018 mix
Notes: A 7" picture disc featuring 2018 mixes of two tracks from the Never Let Me Down era.
Recorded in 1975, the single reflects Essex’s collaboration with producer and arranger Jeff Wayne. The studio production emphasises Essex’s vocal warmth and melodic phrasing, while the B‑side captures the energy of his live performances.
STYLE & THEMES
Hold Me Close is a pop‑driven love song, built around Essex’s melodic delivery and Wayne’s polished arrangement.
The B‑side leans into nostalgic rock‑and‑roll themes, highlighting Essex’s versatility and ability to shift between studio intimacy and live performance energy.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Hold Me Close — A romantic pop single written by Essex, produced and arranged by Jeff Wayne, and notable for its three‑week stay at number one in the UK. • Good Ol' Rock And Roll (Live Version) — A live recording that contrasts the A‑side with a more upbeat, performance‑driven sound.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released 5 September 1975 in the UK as a 7" vinyl single on CBS. Catalogue number S CBS 3572. Reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, remaining there for three weeks. Issued internationally across multiple CBS territories.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
Weekly Charts • Australia — Peak 2 • UK Singles — Peak 1 • Rhodesia — Peak 1
Year‑End Charts • Australia — Peak 25
PERSONNEL
David Essex — vocals, songwriting Prince — Jeff Wayne — production, arrangement [Other personnel]
PRODUCTION
Produced by Jeff Wayne Label: CBS Catalogue numbers: • S CBS 3572
Artist: David Essex
Title: Hold Me Close
Label: CBS
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue: S CBS 3572
Date: September 5, 1975
Format: 7" Single
Tracklist (7"):
A — Hold Me Close
B — Good Ol' Rock And Roll (Live Version)
Notes:
Linked releases include editions from Australia, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, USA (Columbia), and Yugoslavia.
A UK CBS re‑issue also appeared in 1978.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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