David Bowie Time - The Priettiest Star (exclusive vinyl single Brooklyn Museum 2018 USA) estimated value € 140,00
Label: Parlophone – DBISNY 20182
Format: Silver Vinyl, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue
Recorded at: Trident Studios in St Anne's Court, Soho, London
Recorded date: December 1972 – January 1973
Released: 01 Mar 2018
Country: US
Released to coincide with the "David Bowie Is" exhibition at Brooklyn Museum (March 2 – July 15, 2018), and sold only via the museum shop, both during and after the exhibition.
Tracklist
Side A – Time (U.S. Single Edit) – 3:38
Written-By – David Bowie
Side B – The Prettiest Star – 3:25
Written-By – David Bowie
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Mint (M) – Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played and sealed.
Sleeve Condition: Excellent (EX)
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 a centerpiece of the album Aladdin Sane (1973).
Musicians: The recording features the full Spiders from Mars lineup: Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Mick Woodmansey (drums).
Instrumentation: The track is defined by the avant-garde, "stride" style piano performance of Mike Garson. Bowie himself performs on saxophone.
Production: The track was co-produced by David Bowie and Ken Scott.
Musical Style: The song is often described as a theatrical blend of burlesque and cabaret, heavily influenced by the work of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill.