David Bowie (May 3, 2024) Lady Stardust (Alternative Version – Take 1) - Digital Single

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: David Bowie

Label: Parlophone / Bowie Estate

Date: May 3, 2024

Format: Digital Single

Country: Worldwide

TRACK

Lady Stardust (Alternative Version – Take 1)

Preview track for the Rock ’n’ Roll Star! box set

THE STORY

This raw early take of “Lady Stardust” comes from the Ziggy Stardust sessions at Trident Studios. Take 1 offers a more intimate and evolving performance than the final album version, showcasing Bowie’s developing vocal phrasing and the arrangement still taking shape under the guidance of Mick Ronson and Ken Scott.

CONTEXT & NOTES

A revealing archival glimpse into the creation of one of Bowie’s most beloved Ziggy-era songs. Released as part of the promotional campaign for the Rock ’n’ Roll Star! box set, it deepens our understanding of the creative process behind the 1972 masterpiece.

PERSONNEL (Ziggy Stardust Sessions)

• David Bowie — vocals, piano

• Mick Ronson — guitar, piano, arrangements

• Trevor Bolder — bass

• Mick Woodmansey — drums

• Ken Scott — engineering

TRACK LIST

1. Lady Stardust (Alternative Version – Take 1

ELATED MATERIAL

• The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)

• Rock ’n’ Roll Star! Box Set (2024)

• Shadow Man (Early Mix) – previous preview track

• David Bowie - Glam Slam Guide

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SOURCES

• Parlophone Records / Bowie Estate official release

• Discogs

• 45cat

• BBC Official Charts

• Wikipedia

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