David Bowie Starman - Suffragette City (1972 Germany) estimated value € 50,00
Label: RCA Victor – 74-16180
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Recorded at: Trident Studios in St Anne's Court, Soho, London
Recorded date: February 4, 1972
Released: 1972
Country: Germany
"Starman" is a song by the English musician David Bowie. It was released on 28 April 1972 by RCA Records as the lead single of his fifth studio album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Tracklist
Side A – Starman – 3:58
Side B – Suffragette City – 3:25
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Songwriter – David Bowie
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: Yes
Musicians
David Bowie – vocals, acoustic guitar
Mick Ronson – electric guitar, piano, string arrangements
Trevor Bolder – bass
Mick Woodmansey – drums
Key Details
Album: It was a late addition to The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), replacing a cover of Chuck Berry's "Around and Around".
Musicians: The recording features the Spiders from Mars: Mick Ronson (guitar, piano, and string arrangement), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Mick Woodmansey (drums).
Instrumentation: The song is famous for its acoustic guitar intro and the Morse code-style synthesizer bridge between the chorus and the next verse.
Production: Co-produced by David Bowie and Ken Scott.
Release: The single was released on April 14, 1972.
Cultural Impact: The song became a turning point in Bowie's career following his iconic performance on Top of the Pops on July 6, 1972, which famously featured him draping his arm around Mick Ronson.