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David Bowie – ChangesOneBowie (new)
David Bowie – ChangesOneBowie (new)
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"ChangesOneBowie" is a compilation album by David Bowie, released by RCA Records in
1976.Here is key information about "ChangesOneBowie":
- Significance: This was David Bowie's first official compilation album. It displayed Bowie's musical transformation from 1969 to 1976, from his early folk beginnings to his glam rock and soul phases. The album helped to solidify his stardom, particularly in the UK, where it reached number two on the albums chart.
- Content: The album features 11 tracks from 1969-1976. It includes many of his hits from this time, such as "Space Oddity," "Changes," "Ziggy Stardust," "Suffragette City," "The Jean Genie," "Diamond Dogs," "Rebel Rebel," "Young Americans," "Fame," and "Golden Years". It also features the first LP appearance of the single "John, I'm Only Dancing".
- "John, I'm Only Dancing" Version: Early UK pressings of the album included a "sax version" of "John, I'm Only Dancing," recorded in 1973. Later UK pressings and all US pressings featured the original 1972 single version.
- Release Dates: May 21, 1976 (UK), June 1976 (Australia).
- Producer(s): David Bowie, Gus Dudgeon, Ken Scott, Tony Visconti, and Harry Maslin were involved in the production of the tracks.
- Formats: Originally released on vinyl LP. Later released on CD in 1984, but quickly withdrawn due to a conflict between Bowie and RCA. Remastered 40th-anniversary editions were released on vinyl and CD in 2016. The album was also released on digital/streaming formats.
- Follow-up: "Changesonebowie" was followed by a companion compilation, "Changestwobowie", released in 1981.
- Album Cover: The cover shot was taken by Tom Kelley, known for his photographs of Marilyn Monroe.
- Critical Reception: Reviews of the album have generally been positive, recognizing its importance as a snapshot of Bowie's evolving career. Some reviews have noted the excellent sound quality of certain vinyl pressings. Pitchfork's review highlighted the album's ability to showcase Bowie's peak as a rock star and serve as a great introduction to his work.
"ChangesOneBowie" is a significant compilation album that captures a crucial period in David Bowie's career and showcases his incredible musical versatility.
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