The Man Who Sold the World

Mercury Records

calendar_today1970United States

“Official repress few months after the initial release to correct Track A2. which has 2 seconds of song cut off. Track A2 is complete. On the unofficial releases, 2 seconds of music is missing from track A2, "All The Madmen". The line "...”

Mercury Records

calendar_todayNov 4, 1970United States

“This release has stamped matrix numbers in the dead wax. All other versions with this cover are counterfeits (with etched matrix numbers) and should not be listed here. "PR/P.R." in the runouts, and a 2.75" pressing ring denotes a [L=Ph...”

Mercury Records

calendar_today1971Japan

“Japan first release from early 1971”

Mercury Records

calendar_today1971Australia

“Textured Sleeve”

Mercury Records

calendar_today1971Germany

“Released in a full-color 3-fold die-cut flyout sleeve - which opens to a circle. The disc is housed in an inner sleeve that contains the lyrics to the songs on the record. All selection published by Prs. Ltd. Recorded at Trident Studio...”

Mercury Records

calendar_today1971United Kingdom

“Original UK Test Pressing housed in controversial textured "Dress Cover "with blank Labels, Machine stamped Matrix numbers.”

Mercury Records

calendar_today1971United Kingdom

“℗ 1971 On label: Titanic Music Ltd. On back cover: Published by Titanic Music Ltd./Chrysalis Music Ltd. Producer Tony Visconti's name corrected on the label, therefore different from The Man Who Sold The World.”

Mercury Records

calendar_todayApr 1971United Kingdom

Mercury Records

calendar_todayApr 8, 1971United Kingdom

“The album's original UK version, which arrived in British stores five months after the American release. Features the controversial "dress cover." For USA release in a different ‘cartoon’ cover see The Man Who Sold the World. This is th...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972Germany

“GEMA and (BPRS-4512/3) on Label. First German Reissue from 1972. Fully laminated Cover. Minimal differences to the other version at Label-Rimtext The other Version: The Man Who Sold The World”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972Australia

“Recorded in 1970 (under the title on the back cover) Many thanks to our engineer, Ken. Please note difference in label layout to The Man Who Sold The World as the company credits are printed in a horizontal block at the bottom of the la...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972Germany

“Gema and (BPRS-4512/3) on Label. First German Reissue from 1972. Fully laminated Cover.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United States

“This is the US-Version with golden RCA-Label (dynaflex) but with labels on wrong sides. This release also was issued as a promotional copy. There was a gold embossed promo stamp on the upper right hand corner on the rear of the sleeve.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972South Africa

“Previously released on Mercury SR 61325 Made from Master Recordings of RCA Records, TM(S) R Marca(s) Registrada(s) used by authority of RCA Corporation. All rights reserved. Unathorised copying, public performance, broadcasting of th...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972New Zealand

“Printed insert with lyrics Manufactured by Pye Record Manufacturing Division, Auckland, New Zealand.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972Canada

“Previously released on Mercury SR 61325 Recorded in 1970 ℗ 1972 RCA Records Made in Canada by RCA Limited from Master Recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records”

RCA Records

calendar_todayNov 10, 1972United States

“Reissue pressing, issued with a printed inner sleeve and a fold-out poster. Some copies may have a promotional sticker applied to the front cover with track list and timing, including the text "PROMOTION ALBUM--NOT FOR SALE" Recorde...”

RCA Records

calendar_todayNov 10, 1972United States

“This version: First RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing, identified by stamped capital "I" in runouts. Orange dynaflex labels. Front sleeve has "Previously released on Mercury SR 61325" printed at bottom left. Back sleeve ...”

RCA Records

calendar_todayNov 10, 1972United States

“"R" stamped in run-outs. RCA Pressing Plant, Rockaway. Initial copies included an 18 x 20 B&W poster with the cover image but no text on it. (Bottom left on the front) Previously released on Mercury SR 61325 (Bottom right on the back)...”

RCA Records

calendar_todayNov 10, 1972United States

“Song lyrics are printed on a custom inner sleeve Initial copies included an 18 x 20 poster with the cover image but no text on it. Recorded at Trident Studios and Advision Studios, London, England. Remixed at Trident Studios, London, E...”

RCA Records

calendar_todayDec 1972United Kingdom

“Original UK reissue of The Man Who Sold The World on RCA in a different cover design. Glossy orange non-paper RCA Victor labels with 'Side 1 Stereo' & 'Side 2 Stereo' on top and four lines of text at the bottom in a semi-circle. Printed ...”

Jugoton / RCA Records

calendar_today1973Yugoslavia

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Japan

“First Japanese pressing with spine text in Japanese. In heavy card sleeve with pink "Glam Rock" obi. Double-sided insert includes liner notes in Japanese (with quotes from Arthur C. Clarke and David Bowie in English) backed by lyrics in ...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“RCA Victor orange labels with no "Stereo" text on top. Side A & B: MainMan/Chrysalis. Printed inner sleeve.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1984Japan

“Made in Japan”

RCA Records

calendar_today1984Europe

“First European CD release of 'The Man Who Sold The World', originally released in November 1970 in the USA (Mercury-SR-61325). ℗ 1970 RCA Corporation On Disc: Made in Germany On Booklet & Back Cover: Printed in Germany Comes in standa...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1985United States

“First US CD release of The Man Who Sold The World, originally released in the US as Mercury SR-61325 on November 4, 1970. Recorded in 1970 David Bowie A Mainman Artist TM(S) ® RCA Corp. Made in Japan TMK(S) ® Registered • Marca(s) Re...”

RCA

calendar_today1985United States

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Originally released in the United States in 1970, elsewhere in 1971. Track 10: Previously unreleased track from 1970. Track 11: Sleeve describes it as the "Single A-side from 1970." This is incorrect. The is the 1973 "Spiders" re-record...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Ryko remaster”

EMI Group

calendar_today1990Europe

“Tracks 10-13 are bonus tracks for this re-issue. Tracks 12-13 were released as a single under the name Arnold Corns in 1971. Track 10 is noted as "Previously Unreleased". Holy Holy is not the 1970 single A-side as stated but a 1973 re-r...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1990Europe

“Tracks 10-13 are bonus tracks for this re-issue. Tracks 12-13 were released as a single under the name Arnold Corns in 1971. Track 10 is noted as "Previously Unreleased". Holy Holy is not the 1970 single A-side as stated but a 1973 re-r...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990Canada

“Reissue, originally released in 1971. Glass master date: January 26, 1990 Track 10: Previously unreleased track from 1970. Track 11: Sleeve mentions 'Single A-side from 1970'. However, this is incorrect. It is the 1973 re-recording, la...”

EMI

calendar_today1990Europe

Rykodisc

calendar_today1990United States

“Ryko remaster”

Rykodisc

calendar_todayJan 30, 1990United States

“Released in a standard jewel case witihin a longbox, with a 16 page (8x2 foldout) booklet including lyrics. The same release (no barcode, no Sound+Vision logo) without long box packaging specified is The Man Who Sold The World. First p...”

Rykodisc

calendar_todayJan 30, 1990United States

“Originally released in the United States in 1970, elsewhere in 1971. Track 10: Previously unreleased track recorded in 1970. Track 11: Sleeve notes describes it as the "Single A-side from 1970." This is incorrect. This is a 1971 "Spider...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayMay 9, 1990Japan

“℗ 1990 Jones Music / MainMan S.A. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 1990 EMI Records Ltd. Made in Japan Stereo / Mono* *Track 10 (Lightning Frightening) is mono Publishers: Tracks 1-5, 7-9, 12 and 13: Chrysalis Music Ltd. ...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 24, 1996Japan

“Reissue, originally released in 1971. Track 10: Previously unreleased track from 1970. Track 11: Sleeve mentions 'Single A-side from 1970'. However, this is incorrect. It is the 1973 re-recording, later released as a B-side in 1974. ...”

Rykodisc

calendar_today1997United States

Rykodisc

calendar_todayApr 8, 1997United States

“Ryko Au20 Limited Edition Gold Disc The gold AU20 J-card states “Printed in USA. Manufactured in Canada”. © 1990 Rykodisc ℗ 1990 Jones Music America / MainMan SA. Originally released in 1971. Track 10: Previously unreleased track fr...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1999Argentina

Virgin

calendar_today1999United States

“Disc Face- Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios Digital remaster ℗ 1999 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC, under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 1999 Jone/Tintoretto ...”

EMI Group / EMI Music Canada

calendar_today1999Canada

“Enhanced content includes a slideshow and connects to 'bowieNet' if played on a PC. Made in Canada Manufactured and Distributed by EMI Music Canada 50 Years of music EMI Music Canada logo on disc ℗ 1972 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment C...”

EMI Group

calendar_todaySep 6, 1999Europe

“These original analogue masters have been digitally transferred at 24 bits resolution, processed using Sonic Solutions NoNoise technology and mastered to 16 bit for CD using Prism SNS Noise Shaping. ℗ 1972 The copyright in this sound re...”

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 1" Enhanced content includes a slideshow an...”

EMI

calendar_todaySep 6, 1999Europe

“24‐bit digitally remastered, made by EMI Uden”

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 1" Enhanced content includes a slideshow an...”

Mercury Records

calendar_todayNov 4, 1970United States

“White shell. Catalog number if MC8 61325 on spine, MC8-61325 on rear, and 61325 on top.”

Mercury Records

calendar_today1971United Kingdom

“First UK cassette issue which features the "dress cover", not used on RCA reissues from 1972 onwards. The cassette has a slightly different running order from the vinyl album, transposing the positions of "After All" and "Running Gun Bl...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972Canada

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed on one side only. Grey cassette with Grey "RCA" paper labels. Alternative running order to LP version. On inlay: "This STEREO tape gives monaural reproduction when played on monaural equipment. This tape is master...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed on one side only. Grey cassette with orange "RCA" paper labels. "MADE IN ENGLAND" stamped into top right corner of cassette shell, both sides. Alternative running order to LP version. On inlay: "This STEREO ...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“(p) 1971 RCA Limited Record Division, England STEREO 8”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United States

“Large hub”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United States

“© 1972, RCA Records, New York, N.Y. • Printed in U.S.A.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972Australia

“Cream coloured shell with screws. Paper labels with Red Text”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United States

“2 panel inlay printed both sides, colour to front only with second panel devoted to "RCA STEREO CASSETTES!". Reverse is an advertisement for other RCA releases titled "*WELCOME THE RCA ROCK EXPERIENCE*". Cover states "Previously rele...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed on one side only. Grey cassette with orange "RCA" paper labels. This version has a Price Code on the top right hand corner of the front cover and does NOT have "MADE IN ENGLAND" stamped into top right corner of cas...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed on one side only. Grey cassette with orange "RCA" paper labels. Alternative running order to LP version. Different from The Man Who Sold The World and from The Man Who Sold The World in that labels have smaller te...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1972United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed on one side only. Grey cassette with orange "RCA" paper labels. Black spool teeth. RCA logo on cassette (one side only). Does not have "Made In England" on cassette. The Man Who Sold The World is similar but has...”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

Jugoton / RCA Records

calendar_today1973Yugoslavia

“Original Yugoslavian release. Cassette is light gray with paper labels which have no track listing and copyright information in Croatian. J-card lists tracks and says "STEREO mono".”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Italy

“Very similar to The Man Who Sold The World from as much as that listing tells us, but without the Dolby System logo on cover or spine.”

RCA Records

calendar_today1973France

RCA Records

calendar_today1973Spain

“STEREO 8”

RCA Records

calendar_todayJan 1973Italy

RCA Records

calendar_today1976Spain

“(P) 1972 RCA Records”

RCA Records

calendar_today1978Spain

“℗ 1972 RCA Records”

RCA International

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey plastic cassette with red on-body print, metal screws visible and "MADE IN U.K." stamp on side 2 only. B2 credited as "Saviour Machines" on cassette insert. B5 credited as "The Superman" ...”

RCA International

calendar_today1982Europe

“B2 credited as "Saviour Machines" on cassette insert. B5 credited as "The Superman" on cassette insert. All tracks published by MainMan ASCAP/Chrysalis/Bewlay Bros. Music except tracks A2 and A4 by MainMan ASCAP/Chrysalis/Bowie ℗...”

RCA International

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“Grey cassette with REAL BRIGHT RED on-body print. Engraving on the other side than the other release. B2 credited as "Saviour MachineS" on cassette insert. B5 credited as "The SuperMAN" on cassette insert. A4 and B1 in other way in this...”