David Bowie Soul Love – Black Out (1978 Japan) estimated value € 60,00
Label: RCA – SS-3166
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Recorded at: Trident Studios, St Anne’s Court, Soho, London
Recorded date: 12–18 November 1971
Released: 1978
Country: Japan
Tracklist
Side A – Soul Love = ソウル・ラブ – 2:55
Written-By – David Bowie
Side B – Blackout = ブラックアウト – 3:49
Written-By – David Bowie
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve: Near Mint (NM)
Ring wear: No
All seams perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve near mint: Yes
Creases/folds: No
Stamps or writing: No
David Bowie Soul Love – Black Out (1978 Japan) estimated value € 60,00
Production credits
Producers: Ken Scott, David Bowie
Musicians
David Bowie: vocals, acoustic guitar, alto saxophone
Mick Ronson: electric guitar, backing vocals, string arrangement
Trevor Bolder: bass guitar
Mick Woodmansey: drums
Key Details
Album: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972) – “Soul Love” is the second track on the album, while “Blackout” appears on Bowie's 1977 album Heroes.
Background: “Soul Love” was recorded during the Ziggy Stardust sessions at Trident Studios in November 1971 and features David Bowie’s distinctive alto saxophone solo and Mick Ronson’s elegant string arrangement. The song explores different forms of love — divine, romantic, familial and destructive — through a detached, observational lens that fits perfectly within the Ziggy Stardust narrative.
Release: Although never issued as a UK single, “Soul Love” was released as a standalone A-side in Japan in 1978, paired with “Blackout”, a track from Bowie’s Berlin-era album Heroes.
Legacy: “Soul Love” remains a fan favourite and one of the most melodic moments on the Ziggy Stardust album, while “Blackout” represents the darker, more experimental side of Bowie’s late-1970s work, making this Japanese pairing a fascinating cross-era release.