David Bowie Starman / Hang On To Yourself - John I'm Only Dancing / Suffragette City (1977 Portugal) estimated value € 55,00
Label: RCA Victor – TP-656
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono
Recorded at: Trident Studios in St Anne's Court, Soho, London
Recorded date: February 4, 1972
Released: 1972
Country: Portugal
"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 A1 – Starman
Side A2 – Hang On To Yourself
Side B1 – John I’m Only Dancing
Side B2 – Suffragette City
Producer – David Bowie, Ken Scott
Songwriter – David Bowie
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve: 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
1977 re-issue in non-textured card sleeve with inner anti-static liner bag. Rights society is SPA.
Matrix/runout identifier is hand-etched, not stamped.
Original 1972 issues have a textured finish to the card sleeve and the rights society is BIEM.
1978 re-issues come in a thinner gloss paper sleeve.
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.