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Aladdin Sane is the sixth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 13 April 1973 by RCA Records. The follow-up to his breakthrough The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), it was the first album he wrote and released from a position of stardom. It was produced by Bowie and Ken Scott and features contributions from Bowie's backing band the Spiders from Mars — comprising Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey — as well as pianist Mike Garson, two saxophonists and three backing vocalists. It was recorded at Trident Studios in London and RCA Studios in New York City between legs of the Ziggy Stardust Tour. The album cover, shot by Brian Duffy and featuring a lightning bolt across Bowie's face, was the most expensive cover ever made at the time and represents the split personality of the Aladdin Sane character and Bowie's mixed feelings of the tour and stardom. It is regarded as one of his most iconic images.

Preceded by the singles "The Jean Genie" and "Drive-In Saturday", Aladdin Sane was Bowie's most commercially successful record up to that point, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 17 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. The album also received positive reviews from music critics and, although many found it to be inferior to its predecessor, it is regarded by Bowie biographers as one of his essential albums and has appeared on several best-of lists. David Bowie’s timeless music continues to be played at classic radio stations to this day… Why not play his music the way it is meant to be played… From a vintage vinyl record!

David Bowie Aladdin Sane Vinyl LP Record Gatefold Jacket 1973 RCA RARE Orange Label Victor Dynaflex LSP-4852.

Track listing

All tracks written by David Bowie, except "Let's Spend the Night Together", written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Side one

"Watch That Man" – 4:30

"Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?)" – 5:06

"Drive-In Saturday" – 4:33

"Panic in Detroit" – 4:25

"Cracked Actor" – 3:01

Side two

"Time" – 5:15

"The Prettiest Star" – 3:31

"Let's Spend the Night Together" – 3:10

"The Jean Genie" – 4:07

"Lady Grinning Soul" – 3:54

Condition of original gatefold jacket cover is very good+ with very little noticeable wear... vinyl record plays and looks very good+ with very little noise… comes with it’s original sleeve… (See Photos)… Examine these photos carefully because they are of the actual item listed and are part of the description...

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