David Bowie The Prettiest Star - London Bye Ta -Memory Of A Free Festival - Holy Holy (2021 Worldwide) - 'The Width Of A Circle' 10" SuperDeluxeEdition - estimated value € 18,00
Label: Parophone 2021
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, 10" Single
Recorded at: Trident Studios in St Anne's Court, Soho, London
Recorded date: Original Recording Date: January 8–15, 1970
Released: January 15, 2020
Country: Worldwide
Note: Remix Date: 2020 (to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original single).
10” SINGLE FEATURING 4 NON-ALBUM SINGLES NEWLY REMIXED BY TONY VISCONTI.
The Man Who Sold The World David Bowie’s landmark entry into the 1970s not only began the collaboration with guitarist Mick Ronson that would continue with such Bowie classics as Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane, it kicked off a 10-year run of indispensable albums stretching through 1980’s Scary Monsters.
The 2020 re-release of The Man Who Sold The World restored the album’s intended title Metrobolist, while featuring a new mix by original producer Tony Visconti. Taking its name from the album’s opening track, which was named after a painting by Bowie’s friend George Underwood, the new 10" LP The Width Of A Circle acts as a complementary piece to that album.
Tracklist
Side 1
1. The Prettiest Star (2020 Mix)
2. London Bye, Ta-Ta (2020 Mix)
Side 2
1. Memory Of A Free Festival (2020 Mix)
2. Holy Holy (2020 Mix)
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media Condition: Mint (M) sealed
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M) sealed
Ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: No
Key Details
Original Personnel: This version features the legendary Marc Bolan (of T. Rex) on lead guitar. Bolan reportedly spent several hours in the studio perfecting the solo. The session also featured Tony Visconti on bass and Godfrey McLean on drums.
Production: The original 1970 session was produced by Tony Visconti.
The 2020 Remix: To mark the 50th anniversary of the track, Tony Visconti went back to the original multi-track tapes in 2020 to create a new, clearer mix. This version was released on January 15, 2020.
Context: Bowie wrote the song for his first wife, Angie Barnett, and allegedly played it to her over the phone as part of his marriage proposal.
Comparison: Unlike the more famous 1973 glam-rock version found on Aladdin Sane (which features Mick Ronson), the 1970 version (and its 2020 mix) has a more acoustic, "baroque pop" feel typical of Bowie's post-Space Oddity era.