David Bowie ‎– Aladdin Sane (promo) Now 50 Years Ago Of One Of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time Aladdin Sane is the sixth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on April 19, 1973 in the United Kingdom through RCA Records. Following his breakthrough The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it was the first album he wrote and released from a star position. It was Bowie's last album with the full Spiders line-up. Written en route in the US, most of the tracks are heavily influenced by America and Bowie's perception of the country. Some of the songs are influenced by the Rolling Stones; A cover of their song "Let's Spend the Night Together" is included. Bowie described the album's title character, a pun on "A Lad Insane", as "Ziggy Stardust goes to America". The cover artwork, photographed by Brian Duffy and featuring a lightning bolt on Bowie's face, was the most expensive cover ever made at the time and is considered one of his most iconic images. Along with UK Top 5 singles "The Jean Genie" and "Drive-In Saturday", Aladdin Sane was Bowie's most commercially successful album up to that point, topping the UK Albums Chart and earning the artist immense popularity there. It also received positive reviews from music critics. The popularity continued through the second half of the Ziggy Stardust Tour, which saw various changes to the setlist and stage production. In later decades, Aladdin Sane appeared on several best-of lists and is considered one of his most important releases. In 2003, Aladdin Sane was listed among six Bowie entries on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (at number 277) and at number 279 in a 2012 revised list. It later charted at number 77 on Pitchfork's list of the 100 Greatest Albums of the 1970s. In 2013, NME placed the album at number 230 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album was also included in the 2018 edition of Robert Dimery's book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It is a "Must Have" for every collection Tracklist: A1 Watch That Man A2 Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?) A3 Drive-In Saturday A4 Panic In Detroit A5 Cracked Actor B1 Time B2 The Prettiest Star B3 Let's Spend The Night Together Written-By – Mick Jagger & Keith Richards B4 The Jean Genie B5 Lady Grinning Soul Backing Vocals – MacCormack, Juanita "Honey" Franklin, Linda Lewis Bass – T. J. Bolder Design – Duffy, Celia Philo Drums – Woody Woodmansey Piano – Mike Garson Saxophone [Bux-Saxophones], Flute – Ken Fordham On White Label: 見本盤 = Sample Board Why Buy Promo? Rarity and Collectible Value: Since promo versions are produced in limited quantities and are often not intended for the general public, they often become coveted collector's items. Collectors value these versions for their exclusivity and historical value. Condition: LP / VG+ to Near ( wonderful clear borad, accept one song scratch , little short noise VG+) Cover / VG+ ( stains and signes pf use around) Insert VG+ ( yellow discoloured) (the pictures and the description are an integral part of the state and the scope of the delivery of the LP or Single) ★★★ Another "Must-Have" In A Very Rare Early Promotional Only Japan Release " From One Of The Most Versatile And Trendiest Musicians Of All Time ★★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD Memorabilia Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal,Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post ★★★ The B/W picture of David Bowie is not included in the scope of delivery and are only used for documentation