David Bowie (1967 Debut Album) – Deluxe 2-CD Edition: Stereo, Mono, & Unreleased Tracks

UPC: 600753179253 

MPN: 531 792-5 

Brand Name: DERAM / Universal Music Group (UMC)

Overview: Early Bowie – A Charming, Eccentric Debut

This Deluxe 2-CD Edition celebrates the 1967 self-titled debut album by David Bowie (often referred to as David Bowie on Deram), showcasing the artist's initial, vaudevillian-inspired phase. Released before his iconic move to glam-rock, this collection of whimsical, music-hall-influenced songs offers a unique glimpse into the genesis of a superstar.

This set is the definitive document of Bowie's earliest recordings, featuring a massive 53 tracks across two discs. Disc One contains both the Original Stereo Album Mix and the Original Mono Album Mix in their entirety. Disc Two is an essential trove for collectors, packed with 25 rarities, including single versions, BBC Radio One's Top Gear recordings, and 10 previously unreleased tracks and mixes, such as the mono vocal version of "In The Heat Of The Morning" and the unreleased track "London Bye Ta-Ta."

Product Features: Comprehensive 2-CD Set

• Artist: David Bowie
• Album: David Bowie (1967 Debut)
• Edition: Deluxe 2-CD Edition
• Genre/Style: Pop, Baroque Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Music Hall
• Format: 2-Disc Audio CD Set, Mono/Stereo
• Release Year (Compilation): 2010 (Original Album: 1967)
• Label: DERAM / Decca Records (A Universal Music Company)
• Manufacturing Origin: Made in the EU

Interesting Facts: The Genesis of Ziggy Stardust

• Style Shift: This debut album stands out dramatically from the rest of Bowie's catalog. It reflects the influence of contemporary British music hall acts and theatrical comedy, far removed from the space-age, rock-star persona he would cultivate with Space Oddity and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust.
• The Mono/Stereo Difference: The inclusion of both the original Stereo and Mono album mixes (Disc One) is crucial for audiophiles and historians, as the mixes often contained notable differences in instrument placement and vocal emphasis.
• Early Hits and Curios: Disc Two includes the single version of the controversial novelty song "The Laughing Gnome," which became a surprise hit upon its re-release in 1973. It also features the early single "Rubber Band" and rare BBC recordings, capturing the full scope of his work during this period.
• Unreleased Gems: The track "London Bye Ta-Ta" (Track 10, Disc Two) was originally intended as a single in 1968 but was never formally released, making its inclusion here a significant historical find.

Track Listing

DISC ONE: The Original Album Mixes (Stereo & Mono)

DISC TWO: Single Versions, Unreleased Mixes, and BBC Recordings

Publishers

Copyright $\mathbf{P}$ (Compilation): 2010 Decca Music Group Ltd. Copyright (Sound Recordings): Decca Records (London) Ltd., a division of Universal Music Operations Ltd. Record Label: DERAM (A Universal Music Company) Release Year (Compilation): 2010 Country of Manufacture: EU

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