David BowieLow

Label:

RCA – RVP-6154

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

Japan

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Glam

Tracklist

A1 Speed Of Life
Synthesizer [ARP, Tape Horn And Brass, Synthetic Strings]David Bowie
Written-ByBowie*
2:45
A2 Breaking Glass
Synthesizer [Splinter Mini-moog]Eno*
Written-ByMurray*
1:42
A3 What In The World
Organ [Farfisa]Roy Young
Synthesizer [Report ARP, Rimmer E M I]Eno*
VocalsIggy Pop
Written-ByBowie*
2:20
A4 Sound And Vision
Saxophone, Synthesizer [Synthetic Strings]David Bowie
VocalsMary Visconti
Written-ByBowie*
3:00
A5 Always Crashing In The Same Car
Effects [Guitar Treatments], Synthesizer [E M I]Eno*
OrganRoy Young
Tape [Cello]David Bowie
Written-ByBowie*
3:26
A6 Be My Wife
Bass [Pump]David Bowie
Written-ByBowie*
2:55
A7 A New Career In A New Town
Harmonica, Tape [Sax Section]David Bowie
Piano, Synthesizer [All Synthetics]Eno*
Written-ByBowie*
2:50
B1 Warszawa
Arranged ByBrian Eno
Chamberlin [Chamberlain], Synthesizer [Mini Moog, E M I], PianoEno*
Written-ByBowie*
6:17
B2 Art Decade
CelloEduard Meyer
Chamberlin [Chamberlain], Synthesizer [Synthetic Strings], Percussion [Pre-arranged]David Bowie
Chamberlin, Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog, E M I]Eno*
Written-ByBowie*
3:43
B3 Weeping Wall
Synthesizer [Synthetic Strings, ARP], Vibraphone, XylophoneDavid Bowie
Written-ByBowie*
3:25
B4 Subterraneans
GuitarCarlos Alomar
SaxophoneDavid Bowie
Synthesizer [ARP], PianoPeter*
Written-ByBowie*
5:37

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗RCA Records
  • Recorded AtLe Château D'Hérouville
  • Recorded AtHansa Tonstudios
  • Mixed AtHansa Tonstudios
  • Manufactured ByRVC Corporation

Credits

  • BassGeorge Murray (tracks: A1 to A7, B4)
  • GuitarRicky Gardiner (tracks: A2 to A7)
  • Guitar, VocalsDavid Bowie (tracks: A6, B2 to B4)
  • Liner Notes岩谷 宏*
  • PercussionDennis Davis (tracks: A1 to A7)
  • PianoRoy Young (tracks: A1, A3 to A7)
  • Producer [Produced By]Tony Visconti
  • Producer [Produced By], Arranged ByDavid Bowie
  • Rhythm GuitarCarlos Alomar (tracks: A1 to A7)

Notes

Released in thick card sleeve with a predominantly pink and black fronted obi, yellow on the back with track credits in Japanese..
Includes a 4-page orange paper insert with legacy English credits and lyrics on pages 1 and 4 and Japanese liner notes on pages 2 and 3.
Vinyl appears translucent brown when holding against a light source.

Insert:
- Recorded at The Chateau and Hansa By The Wall. Mixed at Hansa By The Wall.

Tracklist credits here have been taken from the legacy insert. The writers on the labels are written in full.

Catalogue number RVP-6154 - Obi, front sleeve, spine, insert and labels
Legacy catalogue number L 1-2030 - Front sleeve and labels

Runouts are stamped

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Price Code (List price): ¥2,500
  • Other (Legacy catalogue number): L 1-2030
  • Other (Side A label after matrix):
  • Other (Side B label after matrix):
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): RVP-6154-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): RVP-6154-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): 〄Ⓑ RVP 6154 A Ⓢ 122 ✢ XC
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): RVP 6154 B Ⓢ 121 ✢✢
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): 〄Ⓑ RVP 6154 A Ⓢ 111 ⁜✢ ∷D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): RVP 6154 B Ⓢ 121 ✢

Other Versions (5 of 211)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Low (LP, Album, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing) RCA L1-2030 US 1977
Low (LP, Album, Stereo) RCA Victor PL 12030 UK 1977
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Low (LP, Album, Stereo) RCA Victor PL 12030 1977
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Low (LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo) RCA PL 12030 Netherlands 1977
Recently Edited
Low (LP, Album, Stereo) RCA Victor L1-2030 1977

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Reviews

  • Susanhope's avatar
    Susanhope
    I agree, a wonderful pressing, probably the best sounding vinyl LP that I own. Very earthy, musical, and it really kicks. And yes, it does sound better than the 2018 Parlophone remaster. Five stars.
    • mosariot's avatar
      mosariot
      Edited one year ago
      I’ve preferred to go with this Japanese release instead of trying 2018 Parlophone remaster.
      It sounds just fantastic - super clear, dynamic, punchy, alive and immersive. Honey for the ears. With Japanese releases you can almost never go wrong.
      • ghoulishboy's avatar
        ghoulishboy
        Listening with my headphones and yes, this is easily the best I've heard this album. Dead quiet wax, phenomenal spacing, and the bass kills on the first side.
        • Officma's avatar
          Officma
          Edited 3 years ago
          Undoubtedly the best press of this album that I've heard, beats my UK/Australian copies by a large margin. David my beloved 😍😍
          • .AstroSoda.'s avatar
            .AstroSoda.
            God tier pressing of this album, stero separation and soundscape is unparalleled on good equipment!

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