David BowieAbsolute Beginners

Label:

Virgin – 07VA-1031

Format:

Vinyl , 7", 45 RPM, Single

Country:

Japan

Released:

Genre:

Stage & Screen

Style:

Synth-pop

Tracklist

A Absolute Beginners
B Absolute Beginners (Dub Mix)

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyToshiba EMI Ltd
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Virgin Records Ltd.
  • Published ByJones Music
  • Manufactured ByToshiba EMI Ltd

Credits

  • Backing VocalsJanet Armstrong
  • Baritone SaxophoneGordon Murphy
  • BassMatthew Seligman
  • Design, Art DirectionTracy Drew
  • DrumsNeil Conti
  • GuitarKevin Armstrong
  • KeyboardsSteve Nieve
  • Liner Notes [Lyrics Translated By]山本安見*
  • PercussionLuis Jardim
  • Photography ByRoger Mayne (2)
  • ProducerClive Langer
  • SaxophoneDon Weller
  • Tenor SaxophoneWillie Garnett
  • Written-By, Producer, VocalsDavid Bowie

Notes

Japanese release with gloss paper sleeve and two-sided insert featuring lyrics in English and Japanese, which also contains details of the 12" and soundtrack album releases. Theme song from the film of the same name.

On back cover:
℗ 1986 David Bowie Virgin Records Ltd. exclusive licencee.
© 1986 Virgin Records Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: T4988 006 60035 5
  • Matrix / Runout (label A side): V-5838-A
  • Matrix / Runout (label B side): V-5838-B
  • Matrix / Runout (runout A side, stamped): V5838A 1S 1
  • Matrix / Runout (runout B side, stamped): V5838B 1S 1
  • Matrix / Runout (runout A side, stamped, variant 2): V5838A 1S 1 6-3
  • Matrix / Runout (runout B side, stamped, variant 2): V5838B 1S 8
  • Rights Society: JASRAC
  • Price Code: ¥700

Other Versions (5 of 54)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Absolute Beginners (Full Length Version) (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single) Virgin 008 386 1986
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Absolute Beginners (12", 45 RPM, Stereo) Virgin VINX 110 Italy 1986
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Absolute Beginners (Full Length Version) (12", 45 RPM, Single, Gatefold) Virgin VSG 838-12, VSG. 838-12 UK 1986
Absolute Beginners (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) Virgin 107 937, 107 937-100 Europe 1986
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Absolute Beginners (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) Virgin 008387, 008 387 1986

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