David Bowie – Low
Label: |
Parlophone – DB 77821 |
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Format: |
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Country: |
Worldwide |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Rock |
Style: |
Ambient |
Tracklist
| A1 | Speed Of Life | |
| A2 | Breaking Glass | |
| A3 | What In The World | |
| A4 | Sound And Vision | |
| A5 | Always Crashing In The Same Car | |
| A6 | Be My Wife | |
| A7 | A New Career In A New Town | |
| B1 | Warszawa | |
| B2 | Art Decade | |
| B3 | Weeping Wall | |
| B4 | Subterraneans |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Music
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Licensed To – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
- Copyright © – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
- Copyright © – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Published By – Tintoretto Music
- Published By – RZO Music, Inc.
- Published By – Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – RZO Music Ltd.
- Published By – EMI Publishing Ltd
- Published By – Somewhat Sane Music Company
- Published By – Universal Music-Careers
- Published By – Universal Music MGB Ltd.
- Published By – Chrysalis Songs
- Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
- Recorded At – Hansa Tonstudios
- Recorded At – Studio Hérouville
- Mixed At – Hansa Tonstudios
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BH69481
Credits
- Arranged By – David Bowie
- Producer – Tony Visconti
Notes
Includes insert with publishing details and credits, a facsimile of the original fan club leaflet, and a facsimile of the original UK RCA edition die-cut inner sleeve with the text "Made in England R.S. 12-76". The track list on the rear sleeve is printed on an orange sticker, similar to the original UK edition.
This Parlophone DB 77821 2018 reissue was released with reproductions of the original 1977 fan club leaflets, including at least two different design and artwork versions of the bi-fold "Official International Fan Club" leaflet. In order to differentiate the artwork variations refer to the images or text below:
1. This version - cover profile image of David Bowie with his left arm raised. "Official International Fan Club" text on four separate lines of print, "Keep Up With David's Changes" interior with album covers on both sides.
2. Low - cover portrait image of David Bowie facing forward and smoking a cigarette. "Official International Fan Club" text on two separate lines of print, "The Many Sides Of David Bowie" interior with a fan club application on the left side and album covers on the right, back page with additional album covers.
The back of both versions of the fan club leaflet read in small text along the bottom edge "This is a replica of the original issued in 1977 and is no longer valid."
2017 is printed on centre labels and sleeve, but the LP wasn't released until February 2018.
Catalog number as 0190295842918 (DB 77821) on spine.
Catalog number as DB 77821 on rear sleeve, insert and labels.
Runouts are etched. In runouts, all Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., “⊥” vs “T”) and/or mirrored (e.g., “1△” vs “△↾”). For example, in variant 3, side A: "5+" is mirrored; side B: "+T" is mirrored.
Some copies may include a "Made In " on back sleeve.
[Sticker on front cover:]
Remastered heavyweight 180g vinyl
[Rear sleeve:]
Originally ℗1977 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. Remaster ℗2017 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2017 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC. [...] ©2017 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.
[Insert:]
Recorded at The Chateau and Hansa By The Wall
Mixed at Hansa By The Wall
Cover photo from "The Man Who Fell to Earth," a Cinema 5 release.
1, 3-6 and 11. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
2. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Publishing Ltd., Somewhat Sane Music Company (ASCAP). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Somewhat Sane Music Company.
8. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Careers (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music MGB Ltd.
7, 9 and 10. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd.
[Labels:]
℗ 1977
Originally ℗ 1977 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
Remaster ℗ 2017 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
© 2017 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...] © 2017 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Company. [...]
Made in the EU.
This Parlophone DB 77821 2018 reissue was released with reproductions of the original 1977 fan club leaflets, including at least two different design and artwork versions of the bi-fold "Official International Fan Club" leaflet. In order to differentiate the artwork variations refer to the images or text below:
1. This version - cover profile image of David Bowie with his left arm raised. "Official International Fan Club" text on four separate lines of print, "Keep Up With David's Changes" interior with album covers on both sides.
2. Low - cover portrait image of David Bowie facing forward and smoking a cigarette. "Official International Fan Club" text on two separate lines of print, "The Many Sides Of David Bowie" interior with a fan club application on the left side and album covers on the right, back page with additional album covers.
The back of both versions of the fan club leaflet read in small text along the bottom edge "This is a replica of the original issued in 1977 and is no longer valid."
2017 is printed on centre labels and sleeve, but the LP wasn't released until February 2018.
Catalog number as 0190295842918 (DB 77821) on spine.
Catalog number as DB 77821 on rear sleeve, insert and labels.
Runouts are etched. In runouts, all Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., “⊥” vs “T”) and/or mirrored (e.g., “1△” vs “△↾”). For example, in variant 3, side A: "5+" is mirrored; side B: "+T" is mirrored.
Some copies may include a "Made In " on back sleeve.
[Sticker on front cover:]
Remastered heavyweight 180g vinyl
[Rear sleeve:]
Originally ℗1977 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. Remaster ℗2017 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2017 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC. [...] ©2017 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.
[Insert:]
Recorded at The Chateau and Hansa By The Wall
Mixed at Hansa By The Wall
Cover photo from "The Man Who Fell to Earth," a Cinema 5 release.
1, 3-6 and 11. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
2. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Publishing Ltd., Somewhat Sane Music Company (ASCAP). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Somewhat Sane Music Company.
8. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Careers (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music MGB Ltd.
7, 9 and 10. Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) istered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd.
[Labels:]
℗ 1977
Originally ℗ 1977 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
Remaster ℗ 2017 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
© 2017 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...] © 2017 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Company. [...]
Made in the EU.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (On sticker, scanned): 190295842918
- Barcode (On sticker, text): 0 190295 842918
- Label Code: LC30419
- Rights Society: GEMA/MS
- Rights Society (Publishing): BMI
- Rights Society (Publishing): ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): DB 77821 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): DB 77821 B
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - side A runout): BH69481-01A3 0190295842918 VIS
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - side B runout): BH69481-01B1 0190295842918 TIS
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - side A runout): BH69481-01A3 0190295842918
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - side B runout): BH69481-01B1 0190295842918 5=T
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - side A runout): 0190295842918 BH69481-01 A3 5+
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - side B runout): BH69481-01 B1 0190295842918 +T
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - side A runout): BH69481-01 A3 T=4 0190295842918
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - side B runout): BH69481-01 B1 0190295842918
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - side A runout): BH69481-01A3 0190295842918 4IΛ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - side B runout): BH69481-01B1 0190295842918 2I-
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - side A runout): BH69481-01A3 0190295842918 6IΛ
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - side B runout): BH69481-01B1 0190295842918 4=T
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - side A runout): BH69481-01A3 0190295842918 6=T
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - side B runout): BH69481-01B1 0190295842918 4++
Other Versions (5 of 211)
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Low (LP, Album, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing) | RCA | L1-2030 | US | 1977 | ||
| Low (LP, Album, Stereo) | RCA Victor | PL 12030 | UK | 1977 | |||
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Low (LP, Album, Stereo) | RCA Victor | PL 12030 | 1977 | |||
| Low (LP, Album, Stereo) | RCA | RVP-6154 | Japan | 1977 | |||
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Low (LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo) | RCA | PL 12030 | Netherlands | 1977 |
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Reviews
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I bought this vinyl brand new over a year ago and it was great except it was skipping on side B (even after a cleaning), especially in the first track. So eventually I sold that copy but recently ordered another one and hoping this one won't be damaged. -
Not my favorite Bowie album, but the more I listen to it the more I like it. Production is ahead of its time. The drum sounds incredible! I agree with everyone else that the pressing is fantastic! Highly recommended. -
Idk if its my setup but damn its bassy haha. Very nice pressing and "Be My Wife" sounds awesome -
To this day, this is one of the best sounding records I own. Such a dynamic record. Would highly recommend. -
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Excellent sounding vinyl. The sub bass is clean and thunderous and of course mostly synth. Vinyl is clean flat and noise free. I find most of the Bowie releases to be this way...I have not had a bad one and all of them have sounded beautiful. -
Has to be said. This is excellent. Flat, quiet vinyl and a nice remastering job.
If you are looking to replace a well worn copy, without paying silly money, you can't go wrong.
Recommended. -
Yeah, this is absolutely fantastic. This pressing truly shines in the second half, the mastering providing a new layer to the haunting production present in the instrumentals. Must buy. -
I am actually surprised by this pressing. Bought from shop & thought well if its not good will just take back (like I have done with quite a few remastered new pressings lately !). However this is a keeper, the soundstage is not colossal but it is not exactly boxed in either. The clarity and separation is very good, the pressing is flat & there are no pops or clicks & between ages it is dead silent. I am still tempted to grab an old pressing just to see how they compare, I imagine some added static pops & clicks & a superior soundstage would be the result. Very happy with the punchy synths & nice deep bass, separation from bottom up is excellent ! -
Edited 2 years agoFrom '77, a very fine piece of experimental/art rock from maestro Bowie. Guitars by Carlos Alomar and some ambient work(side B) by Mr Eno. ;)
David Bowie is utterly full of music, and his albums from this era demonstrate a seeming endless stream of original ideas.
His self-produced works are always of very high quality. This contrasts nicely with the deliberate low budget artwork and sleeve, with sticker to indicate songs.
I'm unable to compare this reissue with an original press, but this one seems quite engaging and reasonable. The vinyl is dead silent, and mastering seems quite nice.
3.5 stars. Recommended.
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