David Bowie Rebel / Queen Bitch - Sorrow / Amsterdam (1974 Australia) estimated value € 15,00
Label: RCA Victor – 20610
Format: Vinyl, 7", EP, Reissue
Recorded at: Ludolf Studio (also known as Studio L) in Nederhorst den Berg, Netherlands.
Recorded date: January 14–15, 1974.
Released: 1978
Country: Australia
The Diamond Dogs single “Rebel Rebel” was released on 15 February 1974 and was immediately bought up large by Ziggy Stardust fans as an anthem for the now all but defunct glitter movement. It reached No 5 on the UK charts. The promo film featured Bowie as above. The final Ziggy moment occurred when “Rock n Roll Suicide” was released later that year on 11 April 1974. It reached #22 on the UK charts.
Tracklist
Side A1 – Rebel Rebel – 4:20
Arranged By, Producer, Written By – David Bowie
Side A2 – Queen Bitch – 3:14
Arranged By, Producer, Written By – David Bowie
Side B1 – Sorrow – 2:48
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Written By – Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer
Side B2 – Amsterdam – 3:19
Lyrics By – Mort Shuman
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Written By – Jacques Brel
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
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
Album: It is the standout lead single from the album Diamond Dogs (1974).
Musicians: David Bowie famously played the lead guitar riff himself. The rhythm section featured Herbie Flowers on bass and Aynsley Dunbar on drums.
Production: The track was produced by David Bowie. It is often cited as his "farewell to glam rock."
Composition: The song was originally intended for a planned Ziggy Stardust musical that never came to fruition.
Release: The single was released on February 15, 1974.
US Version: A different version was recorded later in April 1974 at New York's RCA Studios for the US market, featuring backing vocals and a different arrangement, though the original Dutch recording remains the definitive version.