Aladdin Sane

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Orange label; inner sleeve printed with artwork and lyrics. Back cover and spine show catalog # LSP-4852. dynaflex. This is the 1st version of the US cover - in addition to the standard 4-colour CMYK printing process, specialised ink...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973South Africa

“Textured unlaminated sleeve. Some releases issued with clear plastic inner sleeve. Orange RCA Victor label. Linda Lewis appears courtesy of Reprise Records”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Greece

“Issued in an outer-laminated gatefold sleeve. © ℗ 1973 / Printed in Greece by C.G.C.G. Ltd. Telephone 256 452”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Non-gatefold sleeve with a lyric sheet insert, orange RCA labels. Labels are the same as the original gatefold pressing: Credits for Side 2 tracks 1 & 5 read "MainMan" Credit for Side 2 track 4 reads "Titanic/Chrysalis" Other non-gatefol...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Greece

“Greek first pressing comes in import gatefold sleeve carrying the LSP 4852 catalog number. Cover: © & ℗ 1973 / Printed in Greece by C.G.C.G. Ltd. Telephone 256 452 Label: ℗ 1973 RCA Records ℗ 1973 410 X”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Germany

“This album comes in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeve. Interpak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England. Runouts are stamped.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Portugal

“This album comes in a non-gatefold sleeve with clear plastic inner. Lyric sheet included. Timings taken from labels. Track A2 listed as "Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-1977) on label.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Tan/gold Dynaflex labels. Runouts are etched. Released in a gatefold with a printed inner sleeve. Red maple leaf on front cover (upper left corner).”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Mexico

“Linda Lewis appears by courtesy of Reprise Records.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Germany

“Sonderauflage Deutscher Schallplattenclub Single sleeve / Laminated cover”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

RCA Records

calendar_today1973France

“Orange RCA label. On label, statement only on bottom of the label, not on the rim and make the difference with Aladdin Sane.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Israel

“A MainMan Production Product of Eastronics, Ltd. Israel Manufactured by Eastronics, Ltd.,Tel Aviv, Israel Made from master recordings of RCA”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United States

“This is the 2nd version of the cover - the first version used, in addition to the standard 4-colour CMYK printing process, specialised inks to achieve the wide colour palette, including the silver on the inner gatefold. This version uses...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“[on back cover:] RCA R S 1001 (LSP 4852) VICTOR PK 2134 Cassette P8S 2134 Cartridge All selections written by David Bowie, except Let´s Spend The Night Together which was written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richard. Played by David Bowie &...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Türkiye

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Germany

“Laminated gatefold cover with printed insert and generic inner sleeve. Cover variation of Aladdin Sane. Runouts are stamped. Album Cover designed [...] for Duffy Design Concepts A MainMan Production Linda Lewis appears by courtesy of R...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973France

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Portugal

“This album comes in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeve.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Germany

“This album comes in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeve and lyrics sheet. Back cover exists in two variants: one with “Deutsche Pressung”, one without. Recorded at Trident Studios, London Produced for MainMan Album cover design...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“First Italian issue in temporary sleeve featuring artist name, album title, RCA logo and cat no info in black on white. The back cover features "hand-written" copy stating: 'Per anticipare al massimo l'uscita, il nuovo Long-Playing di D...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973India

“Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics Back cover has a text: LONG PLAY 33 1/3 R.P.M. RECORD Manufactured & Distributed by THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY OF INDIA LIMITED A member of the EMI Group of Companies International leaders in ...”

Ambassador

calendar_today1973Malaysia

“Laminated, non-gatefold sleeve.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Almost identical to release 6377166 and Aladdin Sane apart from different typography on backside: Printed in Italy - Campi Grafica - Foligno”

RCA Records

calendar_today1984United States

“First CD release of Aladdin Sane, originally released in the US on RCA LSP-4852 in April, 1973. There are two pressings of the Japan for US release - this one with its disc made by CSR (CBS/Sony, Tokyo), and a later one made by Denon, w...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1984United States

“Second CD release of 'Aladdin Sane', originally released in the US on RCA LSP-4852 in April, 1973. Eight page booklet includes lyrics excluding track 8. There are two pressings of this JPN for US edition - this one, which uses the sam...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“First CD release of 'Aladdin Sane', originally released in April 1973 (UK, RCA RS 1001). Printed in Germany (on booklet) Made in Japan (on disc) ℗1973 RCA Corporation; ©1981 RCA Records A MainMan Production The mastering on this d...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1984Japan

“Made in Japan.”

RCA Victor

calendar_todayOct 1984United States

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Ryko remaster”

EMI Group

calendar_today1990Europe

“Album originally released in April 1973. Recorded 1972 at Trident Studios, London & RCA Studios, London and Nashville. cover design by Kitchen Tool Shop package design Reiner Design Consultants Inc. ℗ 1990 The copyright in this sound ...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990Canada

“Recorded 1972 at Trident Studios, London, and at RCA Studios, London and Nashville. Original LP released April 1973. © & ℗ 1973, 1990 Jones Music America/MainMan S.A. Distributed by A&M Records of Canada Limited.”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Original LP released April 1973. All songs Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) except The "Prettiest Star" Chappell & Co. (ASCAP) and "Let's Spend The Night Together" ABKCO Music, Inc. Longbox edition. Th...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990Canada

“(c) & (p) 1973, 1990 Jones Music America/MainMan S A Recorded at Trident Studios London and RCA Studios, London and Nashville. Released 4/73 Distributed by Columbia House / Distribue par Columbia House 815 Middlefield Road, Scarbor...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Original 1990 Disque Americ pressing, sans SID codes. Issued in standard Rykodisc green jewel case with translucent tray. Includes four-panel fold-out insert and 8-panel fold-out catalogue of Bowie's albums available on Rykodisc.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1990Europe

“This edition has no PM 520 price code on back cover. From insert: Recorded 1972 at Trident Studios, London and RCA Studios, London and Nashville. Released 4/73. Original album cover by Duffy and Celia Philo for the Kitchen Tool Shop. Al...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“A release packaged in a standard jewel case with poster-like 8-page booklet. No SID codes on the matrix. 'P' is stamped (RCD10135 01@ P). The other releases with same Cat. # 'RCD 10135': Aladdin Sane: without barcode but with 'Made in U...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Ryko remaster, no barcode”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Original LP released April 1973. All songs Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) except The "Prettiest Star" Chappell & Co. (ASCAP) and "Let's Spend The Night Together" ABKCO Music, Inc.”

EMI

calendar_todayJul 1990Europe

EMI Group

calendar_todayAug 29, 1990Japan

“℗ 1990 Jones Music / MainMan S.A. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. Published by (as credited in Japanese booklet, page 2): All tracks: EMI Music Publishing Ltd. / Chrysalis Music Ltd. except track 8 - Westminster Ltd. Pub...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 24, 1996Japan

“Second japanese edition of this album on CD. Comes in jewel case with an obi and b/w liner notes in Japanese. Originally released in 1973.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1999Canada

“℗ 1973 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. Digital remaster ℗ 1999 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Enter...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1999Europe

“Issued with clear tray and an 16-page booklet containing credits, lyrics and photos. Transparent front sticker with white letters: "The David Bowie Series - 24 Bit Digitally Remastered - Bowie 2" Enhanced content includes a slideshow an...”

Virgin

calendar_today1999United States

“Remastered version of the album originally released in 1973. Enhanced content includes a slideshow and connects to 'bowieNet' if played on a PC. Packaging also included a single sheet with instructions to join BowieNet "The coolest ISP o...”

EMI Group

calendar_todaySep 6, 1999Europe

“Issued with clear tray and a 16-page booklet containing credits, lyrics and photos. Transparent front sticker with white letters: "The David Bowie Series - 24 Bit Digitally Remastered - Bowie 2" Enhanced content includes a slideshow and...”

EMI Group

calendar_todaySep 6, 1999Europe

“Issued with clear tray and an 16-page booklet containing credits, lyrics and photos. Transparent front sticker with white letters: "The David Bowie Series - 24 Bit Digitally Remastered - Bowie 2" Enhanced content includes a slideshow an...”

Virgin

calendar_todaySep 28, 1999United States

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette shell with orange "RCA" paper labels. UK cassette versions sharing this catalogue number include the following variants: (1) Grey cassette shell with orange "RCA" paper labels wi...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973New Zealand

“Light grey cassette with vivid pink paper labels. "Made from master recordings of RCA Records" Listed track times vary, sometimes considerably such as "The Prettiest Star" & "Panic In Detroit", from Australia/New Zealand release Aladdi...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973South Africa

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Different cassette window compared to Aladdin Sane.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Red RCA band on cover with "MM" to right. Grey cassette shell with orange "RCA" paper labels, square indent at base on both sides. UK cassette versions sharing this catalogue number include th...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Australia

“Manufactured by R.C.A. Limited, Sydney, Australia.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Printed in U.S.A. on tape label”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Slight difference in cassette shell compared to Aladdin Sane. 2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Red RCA band on cover with "MM" to right. Grey cassette shell with orange paper labels. Rectangular indent on one side only. Album ...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“℗ RCA Records 1973”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Greece

“℗ 1973 RCA”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United States

“2 panel inlay. Second panel an advertisement for "RCA Stereo Cassettes" and reverse features "Welcome to the Rock Experience" catalogue. Grey cassette with white paper labels. On inlay: "Program 1 (20:26) Program 2 (20:25)" On inlay ...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only, "STEREO VICTOR" on cover. Off-white cassette with orange paper labels. Black spool teeth. RCA logo moulded into shell (one side only). No Dolby logo. "Aladdin Sane" is a similar version wi...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“Made in Canada by RCA Limited from Master Recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records. Printed In Canada Front inlay lists the tracks as per the 8-track cartridge release. Labels have the correct running order. ℗ 1973 RCA Records”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Spain

“White tape printed in black letters”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“This version has blue upper stripe/line(text with RCA Stereo Dolby System). SIAE On inlay: "This STEREO tape gives monaural reproduction when played on monaural equipment. This tape is mastered to Dolby "B" standards for noise reductio...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette shell with orange "RCA" paper labels. UK cassette versions sharing this catalogue number include the following variants: (1) Grey cassette shell with orange "RCA" paper labels wi...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Black plastic reel w large hub.”

RCA Records

calendar_todayApr 1973United States

“Cream colored riveted shell with 2 piece printed label. Catalog number on front: P88-2134 Catalog number on back: P8S-2134”

RCA Records

calendar_todayApr 1973United States

“Cream colored riveted shell with 2 piece printed labels.”

RCA Records

calendar_todayApr 19, 1973Canada

RCA Records

calendar_todayApr 19, 1973Canada

“Recorded at Trident Studios, London. Linda Lewis appears by courtesy of Reprise Records. Bowie's harmonica playing is uncredited on the LP.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1980Canada

“Made in Canada by RCA Inc. from Master Recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records. ℗ 1973 RCA Records ℗ 1973 Les Disques RCA (Formerly available as Pk-2134)”

RCA International

calendar_today1981United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with red on-body print. Similar to Aladdin Sane, except this one has a notably different cassette shell with a ridged border and faux screws. (P) 1973 RCA Corporation/ Sleeve(C)198...”

Starman

calendar_today2024Japan

“CD-1 to CD-10: Original Reel-To-Reel Tape / 4-Track Stereo 7" Cine-Reel Tape RCA - EPPA 4852-C U.S. 1973 CD-11 to CD-17: Original Singles / Direct Transfer From Vinyl CD Tracks 14 and 15 are interchanged on the sleeve DVD-1 to DVD-10 1. ...”