Earthling

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Europe

“Limited Edition Gatefold Picture Sleeve With Front Circular Sticker " Limited Edition 74321 43077 1" Arista Bmg Label - Made In Eu On Labels”

RCA / BMG

calendar_todayFeb 3, 1997Europe

“Original sticker on front cover with text: "LIMITED EDITION - 74321 44944 1". Semi-glossy printed inner sleeve. Semi-glossy cover. ℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except track B2 ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive licence to BMG Entertainment International. Made in the EU.”

RCA / ISO Records / Music On Vinyl

calendar_today2013Europe

“The first pressing consists of 2000 numbered copies on transparent green vinyl. The second pressing consists of 2000 numbered copies on transparent blue vinyl, see [r5021529]. Release appears with gold sticker affixed to the right upper corner of the front of plastic transparent holder. The sticker reads: "Limited Edition Transparent Green Vinyl Individually Numbered 180 gram audiophile vinyl"”

RCA / ISO Records / Music On Vinyl

calendar_todayOct 21, 2013Europe

“Single gatefold cover. The vinyl is inserted inside. Number is gold-stamped on the backside in the lower left corner. The first pressing consists of 2000 numbered copies on transparent green vinyl, see [r=5015564]. The second pressing consists of 2000 numbered copies on transparent blue vinyl. Originally released ℗ & © 1997 David Bowie, except * ℗ 1996 David Bowie (*Telling Lies). This release ℗ & © 2013 Sony Music Entertainment under license from David Bowie/ISO Records.”

RCA / ISO Records / Music On Vinyl

calendar_todayOct 21, 2013Europe

“Regular black vinyl issue. Printed inner sleeve. 180 Gram Comes in a resealable outer cellophane bag with sticker, top right corner, “Music On Vinyl, Classic Album, 180 gram audiophile vinyl pressing, www.musiconvinyl.com”. Originally released ℗ & © 1997 David Bowie except * ℗ 1996 David Bowie. This release ℗ & © 2013 Sony Music Entertainment under licence from David Bowie/ISO Records. Kirlian photography (crucifix) David Bowie. Union Jack jacket by [a347685] and Bowie.”

ISO Records / Columbia / Friday Music

calendar_todayNov 27, 2015United States

“Black Friday Record Store Day 2015 release in Tri-fold Sleeve limited to 2000. Recorded at Looking Glass Studios Mixed at Right Track Originally mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios Inc. Portland, Maine (Re)Mastered at Friday Music Studios, Surf City, CA & Capitol Mastering, Hollywood, CA © 1997, 2015 ISO Records/Risky Folio, Inc. made under license to Sony Music Entertainment ℗ 1997 ISO Records/Risky Folio, Inc. made under license to Sony Music Entertainment Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover. Premium Vinyl Pressing HQ-180 RTI ISO/COLUMBIA STEREO/ FRIDAY MUSIC 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL on spine”

ISO Records / Parlophone

“Recorded at Looking Glass Studios Mixed at Right Track Remastered at Air Mastering, London, thanks also to Jasper Ward Tracks A1 to B1, C1, C3: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Exploded View Music (ASCAP) c/o BMG Firefly. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., Exploded View Music/BMG Right Management (UK) Limited. Track B2: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Strept Throat Music (ASCAP) administered by WB Music Corp. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., Strept Throat Music/WB Music Corp. Track B3: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd. Track C2: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Upala Music, Inc. (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., Opal Music, London (PRS). Remaster design at Gas Associates, London, 2020. Originally ℗1997, remaster ℗2021 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2022 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC. ©2022 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. Made in Germany. Packaged in a gatefold sleeve with both LPs in printed sleeves in one opening. Sticker on shrink wrap states "Official Bowie 75". Runouts are etched. All Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., "⊥" vs "T"), and the entire Optimal character string is mirrored (e.g., "1△" vs "△↾"). Track times taken from timed vinyl. Stand alone breakout release from the boxed set [r=21131182].”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Hong Kong SAR China

“Packaged in a jewel case with unfolding booklet.”

Virgin Music Canada / Virgin

calendar_today1997Canada

“Canadian CD variation: - [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4733650]Columbia reissue with bonus tracks[/url] ℗ & © 1997 David Bowie, except track 6 ℗ 1996 David Bowie Issued under exclusive license in the United States and Canada to Virgin Records America, Inc. Used under license and Distributed by EMI Music Canada, 3109 American Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1B2. Made in Canada.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Brazil

“This release differs from [r10222730] by back cover that has the text "PRODUZIDO NA ZONA FRANCA DE MANAUS POR SONOPRESS-RIMO DA AMAZÔNIA IND. E COM. FONOG. LTDA. RUA IÇA, 100-A - DISTRITO INDUSTRIAL - MANAUS - AM - C.G.C.: 84.494.129/0001-93". And this one has NOT.”

Columbia / ISO Records

calendar_today1997United States

“Similar to [r=1049344] and [r=10792220] with the "CK 92098" catalog number and text on disc face, except this submission has a different barcode. Similar to [r=14345655], which is also glass-mastered by [l264352], but this submission is not a Club Edition. Packaged in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page foldout insert. The duration for track 5, "Dead Man Walking" is 6:50 as listed on the artwork but is followed by 36 seconds of silence. [Back] © 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / ℗ 1997, 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / Manufactured by Columbia Records / 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3211 / "Columbia," and "ISO" Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Marca Registrada. / WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. This package consists of previously released material. [Disc] CK 92098 © 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / ℗ 1997, 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / Manufactured by Columbia Records / 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3211 / "Columbia," and "ISO" Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Marca Registrada. [Insert] © 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / ℗ 1997, 2004 ISO Records under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / Manufactured by Columbia Records / 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3211 / "Columbia," and "ISO" Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Marca Registrada. / WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. 92098”

BMG / Arista

calendar_today1997Japan

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except track 6 (℗ 1996 David Bowie) Japanese limited edition slipcase edition with disc manufactured in Japan (not Hong Kong). Slipcase contains jewel case CD with 6-panel, 12-page roll-fold insert and 28-page booklet including liner notes and lyrics in English and Japanese, plus a large (30" x 20") fold-out colour poster. Another slipcase release with the same cat# has [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3427902-David-Bowie-Earthling] a disc made in Hong Kong[/url]. There is also, under same cat# and barcode[url=https://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-Earthling/release/8044225], a standard, jewel case version[/url], (i.e. without slipcase and poster) with narrower obi but identical insert and booklet, manufactured in Japan (pressed by Toshiba-EMI Ltd.) "All my best - David Bowie '96" - Bowie's handwritten note and signature on front of booklet. "David Bowie In His Own Words" Track-by-track notation by Bowie (in English and Japanese translation) in booklet. Track 10, Telling Lies (Adam F Mix), is a Japan-only bonus track. Title on CD and package is presented as EART HL I NG On disc: BVCA-721 (74321-45177-2) MADE IN JAPAN / STEREO On back of slipcase and traycard: MANUFACTURED BY BMG JAPAN, INC.”

BMG / Arista

calendar_today1997Hong Kong SAR China

“This Hong Kong issue has a bonus CD with the Chinese version of 'Seven Years In Tibet' (called 'A Fleeting Moment'). Front sticker text: "Includes Bonus CD A Fleeting Moment David Bowie First Mandarin Single"”

BMG / Arista

calendar_today1997South Africa

Parlophone / ISO Records

calendar_today1997Europe

“European reissue. It comes with a transparent sticker on the back cover with titles and track duration. ℗ 1997 ISO Records © 2016 ISO Records © 2016 Parlophone Records Ltd.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Mexico

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Manufacturado y Distribuido por BMG Entertainment Mexico, S.A. De C.V. Hecho en México. ___ Released in jewel case including 6-panel 12-page fold out booklet. Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Europe

“Released in clear jewel case with 6-panel 12-page fold-out booklet containing credits and photos. Title is stylised as "EART HL I NG" throughout release (cover, spines, CD label, booklet). [Back & booklet] ℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. [Booklet] Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Inc., Portland, Maine Published Tracks 1 to 5, 7, 9 Tintoretto Music, RZO Music Ltd., Exploded View Music Track 6 Tintoretto Music, RZO Music Ltd. Track 8 Tintoretto Music, RZO Music Ltd., Opal Music All rights for Tintoretto Music administered by RZO Music, Ltd. All rights for Exploded View Music administered by Bug Music. [Back & CD] Made in the EC. ℗ & © 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Video stills and Kirlian photo of crucifix: David Bowie 1974. Very similiar to [r132275], but the price code is different.”

Arista

calendar_today1997Taiwan

Arista

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Made in the EC. ___ Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Brazil

“This release differs from [r3858303] by back cover. THIS one has the text "PRODUZIDO NA ZONA FRANCA DE MANAUS POR SONOPRESS-RIMO DA AMAZÔNIA IND. E COM. FONOG. LTDA. RUA IÇA, 100-A - DISTRITO INDUSTRIAL - MANAUS - AM - C.G.C.: 84.494.129/0001-93". And the other release doesn't. ℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except track 6 (℗ 1996 David Bowie) Issued in a standard jewel case with clear CD tray and with a 6-panel 12-page insert booklet with photos and credits.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Argentina

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Released in jewel case including 6-panel 12-page fold out booklet. Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Australia

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International ___ Released in jewel case including 6-panel 12-page fold out booklet. Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover.”

BMG / Arista

calendar_todayFeb 1, 1997Japan

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except track 6 (℗ 1996 David Bowie) Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Made in Japan Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover. Japanese jewel case (standard) release under catalogue number BVCA-721. There is also, under the same catalogue number (BVCA-721), [url=http://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-Earthling/release/3427902]a limited edition slipcase edition[/url] with red hype sticker and folded poster (30" x 20"). Jewel case insert (6-panel, 12-page roll-fold) and 28-page booklet including liner notes and lyrics in English and Japanese are common to both editions. CD hubs differ based on respective pressing plants; this release was pressed in Japan at Toshiba-EMI Ltd., while the slipcase edition disc was pressed in Hong Kong at Sonopress Pan Asia.”

BMG / Arista

calendar_todayFeb 1, 1997Japan

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except track 6 (℗ 1996 David Bowie) Japanese limited edition slipcase edition with disc manufactured in Hong Kong. Red hype sticker to the shrinkwrap. Slipcase contains jewel case CD with 6-panel, 12-page roll-fold insert and 28-page booklet including liner notes and lyrics in English and Japanese, plus a large (30" x 20") fold-out colour poster. There is also, under same cat# and barcode[url=https://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-Earthling/release/8044225], a standard, jewel case version[/url], (i.e. without slipcase and poster) with narrower obi but identical insert and booklet, manufactured in Japan (pressed by Toshiba-EMI Ltd.) "All my best - David Bowie '96" - Bowie's handwritten note and signature on front of booklet. "David Bowie In His Own Words" Track-by-track notation by Bowie (in English and Japanese translation) in booklet. Track 10, Telling Lies (Adam F Mix), is a Japan-only bonus track. Title on CD and package is presented as EART HL I NG On disc: BVCA-721 (74321-45177-2) MADE IN HONG KONG / STEREO On back of slipcase and traycard: MANUFACTURED BY BMG JAPAN, INC.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_todayFeb 3, 1997Europe

“Released in clear jewel case with 6-panel 12-page fold-out booklet containing credits and photos. Title is stylised as "EART HL I NG" throughout release (cover, spines, CD label, booklet). [Back & booklet] ℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. [Booklet] Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Inc., Portland, Maine Published Tracks 1 to 5, 7, 9 Tintoretto Music, RZO Music Ltd., Exploded View Music Track 6 Tintoretto Music, RZO Music Ltd. Track 8 Tintoretto Music, RZO Music Ltd., Opal Music All rights for Tintoretto Music administered by RZO Music, Ltd. All rights for Exploded View Music administered by Bug Music. [Back & CD] Made in the EC. ℗ & © 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Video stills and Kirlian photo of crucifix: David Bowie 1974.”

BMG / RCA

calendar_todayFeb 3, 1997United Kingdom

“Made in the EC. ℗ & © 1997 David Bowie except 6 ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Released in a clear jewel case with a 12-page folded booklet.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_todayFeb 3, 1997Spain

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, excepto * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie Todas las marcas y logotipos están protegidos. Editado y Distribuido por BMG Music Spain S.A. Avda. de los Madroños, 27. 28043. Madrid. Una compañía de BMG Entertainment. http://www.davidbowie.com ___ Released in jewel case including 6-panel 12-page fold out booklet. Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover.”

Virgin

calendar_todayFeb 11, 1997United States

“Released in a transparent jewel case with a 12 page foldout booklet. Earthling is titled on front cover and spine as EART HL I NG Virgin Records America, Inc. is exclusively licensed for United States & Canada Printed in the USA. Publishers: Tracks 1-5, 7 & 9: Tintoretto Music (BMI), Exploded View Music (ASCAP) Track 6: Tintoretto Music (BMI) Track 8: Tintoretto Music (BMI), Upala Music Inc. (BMI) All rights for Tintoretto Music administered by RZO Music Inc. All rights for Exploded View Music administered by BUG”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Russia

“Packaged in a jewel case with 8-page booklet with lyrics.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Russia

“This is Russian pirate release. Packaged in a Jewel Case. Booklet: 4 pages.”

BMG / Arista

calendar_today1997Bulgaria

“Jewel case, 4-page booklet. Different matrix and back cover to version [r=8766872]. Same cover and matrix but CD with artist and title is [r=9488966].”

BMG

calendar_today1996Netherlands

“Printed card insert with tracklist on front panel. Clear cassette shell Black print on white cassette label: C-65 CrO2”

BMG Entertainment International

calendar_today1996United States

Virgin

calendar_today1996United States

“Promotional Copy - Not For Sale”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Bulgaria

“Made in Bulgaria For Selling Only in Bulgaria”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Distributed by BMG. Made in the EC. Dolby System”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Europe

“Similar to other eurpean version but this has nothing written on back cover under barcode”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Poland

“The booklet contains the note : "Kaseta wyprodukowana w Polsce. Przeznaczona tylko do sprzedazy w Polsce. Eksport i wywoz w celach handlowych zabronione. Wydrukowano w Polsce. Printed in Poland / Manufactured by TAKT / For sale in Poland only". It also says "Wyprodukowano w Polsce przez Takt / Made in Poland by Takt" on the cassette itself. Has an 8-page inlay card. Stereo Dolby System”

Virgin / Virgin Music Canada

calendar_today1997Canada

“℗ & © 1997 David Bowie, except track B1 ℗ 1996 David Bowie under exclusive license in the United States and Canada to Virgin Records America, Inc. Used under license and Distributed by EMI Music Canada, 3109 American Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1B2. Made in Canada.”

BMG / Arista

calendar_today1997Italy

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie”

Arista / BMG Crescendo (India) Pvt. Ltd.

calendar_today1997India

“Indian Release release, comes in plastic case. Premium 50701 Manufactured and marketed by BMG CRESCENDO (INDIA) PVT.LTD”

Virgin

calendar_today1997United States

“www.davidbowie.com”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Malaysia

“Malaysian release, printed in Malaysia”

Arista / BMG Türkiye

calendar_today1997Türkiye

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. 12-page fold out booklet. Title is written as "EART HL I NG" on the cover.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Indonesia

“Manufactured And Printed In Indonesia.”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997South Korea

“℗&© 1997 David Bowie, except * [Track 6] ℗ 1996 David Bowie. Under exclusive license to BMG Entertainment International. Distributed by BMG. Special edit for South Korean Fan include David Bowie & Freddie Mercury Live”

Arista / BMG

calendar_today1997Europe

Virgin

calendar_today1997United States

BMG International

calendar_today1997United States

Not On Label (David Bowie)

calendar_today1997Argentina

“Sony ZX60”

Originale Quadrifoglio

calendar_today1997Italy

“Unofficial release Green transparent shell printed both sides same way On the shell wrong title printing: "Hearthling"”

Virgin

calendar_today1997United States

“Non-Dolby pre-production tape from Ezee Tape to Tape in Hollywood. Custom j-card and labels. Track titles and running times match commercial release.”

Not On Label (David Bowie)

“also in the CD Arista ‎– 7432143077 2, BMG ‎– 7432143077 2”

Music Records

calendar_today1997Lithuania

Music Land Records

calendar_today1997Russia

“Cassette branded "Sony" Изготовлено на основании лицензионного соглашения с РАО №025/M3-98 Tel/Fax: (095)164-74-34 Total time: 49:00”

Columbia

calendar_todaySep 27, 2004Europe

“Digibook with 2 sleeves holding each CD inside front and back covers + stapled 16 pages booklet (see images section). Comes with a sticker on front right corner: Special Limited 2CD Edition includes previously unreleased bonus tracks and rarities. 2-8 is mistitled "Telling Lies (Parodox Mix)" in the booklet, but correctly listed "(Paradox Mix)" on the back cover, as above. 2-11 is listed on the release as "I'm Afraid Of Americans (Nine Inch Nails V1 Clean Edit)" but the disc actually plays the edit of the original, un-remixed album version that first appeared on [r=1061591]. That version is titled "Original Edit" on [r=1060810] and that title has been used here. 2-12 & 2-13 were recorded live in Amsterdam. ℗ & © 1997, 2004 ISO Records/Risky Folio, Inc. made under license to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Track 1-6 ℗ 1996 Distribution Sony Music. Made in Austria.”

Sony Records Int'l

calendar_todayJun 6, 2007Japan

“This Japanese 'Mini-LP' reissue includes: - a resealable clear protective sleeve with a circular reflective sticker stating "Limited Edition | w/Bonus Disc | 2 Discs" - a white gloss obi with faux-silver print - two CDs stored in shaped protective sleeves - a Mini-LP replica of the gatefold cardboard sleeve from the original European LP release - two copies of a replica of the inner sleeve from the original European LP release - a 20-page color booklet - a black and white fold out insert with track listing in English, liner notes in Japanese, and lyrics in both English and Japanese for all tracks on CD1 Track CD2-11 is listed on the release as "I'm Afraid Of Americans (Nine Inch Nails V1 Clean Edit)" but the disc actually plays the edit of the original, un-remixed album version that first appeared on [r=1061591]. That version is titled "Original Edit" on [r=1060810] and that title has been used here. Running time of frack 1-5 is 6:49, but due to a mastering error is followed by a period of silence. David Bowie receives sole writing credits for all tracks on disc 1 on the insert, while co-writers are credited for disc 2.”

ISO Records / Parlophone

“Recorded at Looking Glass Studios Mixed at Right Track Remastered at Air Mastering, London, thanks also to Jasper Ward Tracks A1 to B1, C1, C3: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Exploded View Music (ASCAP) c/o BMG Firefly. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., Exploded View Music/BMG Right Management (UK) Limited. Track B2: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Strept Throat Music (ASCAP) administered by WB Music Corp. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., Strept Throat Music/WB Music Corp. Track B3: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc. Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd. Track C2: Published by North America - Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Upala Music, Inc. (BMI). Rest of World - Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., Opal Music, London (PRS). Remaster design at Gas Associates, London, 2020. Originally ℗1997, remaster ℗2021 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2022 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC. ©2022 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. Made in Germany. Packaged in a gatefold sleeve with both LPs in printed sleeves in one opening. Sticker on shrink wrap states "Official Bowie 75". Runouts are etched. All Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., "⊥" vs "T"), and the entire Optimal character string is mirrored (e.g., "1△" vs "△↾"). Track times taken from timed vinyl. Stand alone breakout release from the boxed set [r=21131182].”