David Bowie The Laughing Gnome - Rubber Band (1973 Spain) estimated value € 85,00
Label: Deram – MO 1378
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Recorded at: Decca Studios No. 2
Recorded date: 26 January, 7 February, 10 February, and 8 March 1967
Released: 1973
Country: Spain
The Laughing Gnome" is a song by English singer David Bowie, released as a single on 14 April 1967. A pastiche of songs by one of Bowie's early influences, Anthony Newley, it was originally released as a novelty single on Deram Records in 1967. The track consists of Bowie meeting and conversing with a gnome, whose sped-up voice (created by Bowie and studio engineer Gus Dudgeon) delivers several puns on the word "gnome". At the time, "The Laughing Gnome" failed to provide Bowie with a chart placing, but on its re-release in 1973 it reached number six on the British charts and number three in New Zealand.
Tracklist
Side A – The Laughing Gnome = El Enano Sonriente – 3:03
Written-By – D. Bowie*
Producer: Tony Visconti
Side B – Rubber Band = Cinta De Goma – 2:15
Written-By – D. Bowie*
Producer: Tony Visconti
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Ring wear:
All three seams looking perfect: 1 side is open
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: nO
Note; Record in N.Mint / Mint probably unplayed SLEEVE IN VG++ / N.Mint top conditons
Notes
Grabacion Original y Licencia Decca Record C.º
(P) 1973
Label matrices ‘SQRI 1970 M and SQRI 1971 M’ on the centre labels are printed updside down (inverted).
Manufactured in Spain (labels on ‘A’ and ‘B’ sides).