David Bowie – Hunky Dory
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RCA Victor – LSP-4623 |
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US |
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Genre: |
Rock |
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Glam |
Tracklist
| A1 | Changes | 2:32 | |
| A2 | Oh! You Pretty Things / Eight Line Poem | 6:04 | |
| A3 | Life On Mars? | 3:45 | |
| A4 | Kooks | 2:45 | |
| A5 | Quicksand | 5:03 | |
| B1 | Fill Your Heart / Andy Warhol | 7:02 | |
| B2 | Song For Bob Dylan | 4:10 | |
| B3 | Queen Bitch | 3:14 | |
| B4 | The Bewlay Brothers | 5:21 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – RCA Corporation
- Record Company – GEM (6)
- Remixed At – Trident Studios
- Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood
Credits
- Arranged By – Michael Ronson* (tracks: A1, A4 to B1)
- Artwork [Front Cover] – Main Artory*
- Bass, Trumpet [Trumpets] – Trevor Bolder
- Drums – Woody Woodmansey*
- Guitar – Michael Ronson*
- Photography By [Front & Back Covers] – Brian Ward (5)
- Piano – Richard Wakeman*
- Producer, Remix – Ken Scott
- Written-By – Paul Williams (2) (tracks: B1)
- Written-By, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Liner Notes – Bowie* (tracks: A1 to A6, B2 to B5)
Notes
This is the earlier of two versions with identical runouts but different sleeves:
– This version was issued with a texured, flat/matte front sleeve and a matte sepia-coloured rear, and does NOT include the statement "Rick Wakeman is an exclusive recording artist of A&M Records, inc." Nonetheless he is still credited for piano.
– The later version, with a smooth (but not glossy) front, a b/w non-sepia rear, and the Wakeman A&M line, is here: Hunky Dory.
Some textured covers may have the following stamped in as an impression (without ink) to the to top left of the back cover: "NOT FOR SALE, PROMOTION USE ONLY". See images.
"I played some guitar, the saxophones and the less complicated piano-parts (inability)." - David Bowie
Issued with printed inner sleeve with lyrics/track times
*Some copies with mottled brown hype sticker on shrink wrap
– This version was issued with a texured, flat/matte front sleeve and a matte sepia-coloured rear, and does NOT include the statement "Rick Wakeman is an exclusive recording artist of A&M Records, inc." Nonetheless he is still credited for piano.
– The later version, with a smooth (but not glossy) front, a b/w non-sepia rear, and the Wakeman A&M line, is here: Hunky Dory.
Some textured covers may have the following stamped in as an impression (without ink) to the to top left of the back cover: "NOT FOR SALE, PROMOTION USE ONLY". See images.
"I played some guitar, the saxophones and the less complicated piano-parts (inability)." - David Bowie
Issued with printed inner sleeve with lyrics/track times
*Some copies with mottled brown hype sticker on shrink wrap
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label, in parentheses): APRS-5947
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label, in parentheses): APRS-5948
- Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped, variant 1): APRS-5947 6S H
- Matrix / Runout (Side B stamped, variant 1): APRS-5948 7S H
- Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped, variant 2): APRS-5947-1S H
- Matrix / Runout (Side B stamped, variant 2): APRS-5948 -1S H
Other Versions (5 of 310)
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Hunky Dory (LP, Album, Stereo, Laminated Front Sleeve ) | RCA Victor | SF 8244, LSP 4623 | UK | 1971 | ||
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Hunky Dory (LP, Album) | RCA Victor | LSP-4623 | Canada | 1971 | ||
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Hunky Dory (LP, Album, Stereo) | RCA Victor | LSP-4623, LSP 4623 | 1971 | |||
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Hunky Dory (LP, Album) | RCA Victor | LSP 4623 | New Zealand | 1971 | ||
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Hunky Dory (LP, Album, Dynaflex Pressing) | RCA Victor | SF 8244, LPS 4623 | UK | 1971 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Copies that are in the shrink will have the Hunky Dory title as a sticker on the cover. -
If the cover includes the "NOT FOR SALE, PROMOTION USE ONLY" stamp, shouldn't it be listed as a 'Promo' pressing? -
I have this 1S/1S Hollywood pressing and the sound is superb if anyone's wondering. I'm sure the UK beats it but it is a great sounding pressing. -
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A classic in every way. Starts with one of the most recognizable pop songs of all time and ends strong with The Bewlay Brothers. Smooth like easy sledding. -
Edited 12 years agoI'm sorry, but I have to respectfully disagree with Jadedtom, here: there's nothing stupid or inept whatsoever about this one. Every song holds up, even the minor ones are brilliant. It's certainly a contender not only for Bowie's best album, but one of the greatest albums of all time. Amazing.
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This is par for Bowie's course...flashes of genius amidst incredibly stupid lyrics and minor songs. The good news first: 'Changes' is a pop classic, despite some awkward poetry. 'Life on Mars' may be Bowie's best song. The production is first rate, and the idea is quite compelling, although once again the lyrics are inept. 'Queen Bitch' is a nice little rocker. The bad news: the rest of the album. 'Oh You Pretty Things' has a catchy chorus and that's it. 'Song For Bob Dylan' is gratuitous name-dropping. I listened to this again a few weeks ago and all of the above stated is correct! This album is embarrassing in lots of ways.
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