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PRE-ORDER David Bowie is back with a new album called Blackstar.  New, original, clear coloured vinyl LP set.  + all three large lithographs.  Limited edition of 5000 copies.   Released on 15th January 2016.

★ (pronounced “Blackstar”) is David Bowie’s 28th studio album and his first since stunning the world in 2013 with the critically acclaimed The Next Day. The release date for ★ coincides with David’s birthday. The album’s title track is the first single, and is accompanied by a short film visual directed by the acclaimed Johan Renck. Music from the ★ single has been featured in the opening title credits and trailers for the new TV series The Last Panthers. The series, also directed by Johan Renck, began airing across Europe in late-October and will premiere in the U.S. on SundanceTV in Spring 2016. 

In addition to the CD and digital albums, a special die-cut vinyl LP package will be available. 180g heavyweight black vinyl LP housed in a special die-cut cover art gatefold jacket. Includes 16 page color booklet with special varnish. LP package is a gatefold with die-cut star cover which you ‘look through’ to see the vinyl inside. The Clear Vinyl Edition is limited to 5000 copies internationally.

Includes three exclusive lithographs printed on heavyweight 11”x17” artwork paper:

Design 1 – Proton-Proton Chain lithograph: Exclusive lithograph design incorporating a graphic of the proton-proton chain which is essential in the making of a star

Design 2 – Nuclear Fission Equation lithograh: Exclusive lithograph design detailing the nuclear fission that happens in a star

Design 3 – ★ Graphic lithograph: Exclusive lithograph design utilizing the ★ framework graphic