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David Bowie Aladdin Sane Vinyl LP - RCA LSP-4852 VG+ Early Pressing with Gatefold Cover with The Jean Genie and Panic In Detroit
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Original gatefold cover is fully intact with good color and no splits. Name written on front.  Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Check out the gatefold cover!
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped): CPRS 4543 5S - A7 CC Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped): CPRS 4544 5S -A7 AA
Aladdin Sane is the sixth studio album by David Bowie, released in 1973 through 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 — Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey — as well as pianist Mike Garson, two saxophonists and three backing vocalists. The record was Bowie's final album with the full Spiders lineup.
Bowie wrote most of the tracks on the road in the US between shows. Because of this, many of the tracks are greatly influenced by America and Bowie's perceptions of the country. The record features a tougher and raunchier glam rock sound than its predecessor. The lyrics reflect the pros of Bowie's newfound stardom and the cons of touring and paint pictures of urban decay, drugs, sex, violence and death. Some of the songs are influenced by the Rolling Stones, and a cover of their song "Let's Spend the Night Together" is included. The album features a new character called Aladdin Sane, a pun on "A Lad Insane", whom Bowie described as "Ziggy Stardust goes to America". The cover artwork, 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, topping the UK Albums Chart and helped garner immense popularity for the artist there. It also received positive reviews from music critics, although many found it inferior to its predecessor. The popularity continued throughout the latter half of the Ziggy Stardust Tour, which featured various setlist and stage production changes. In later decades, Aladdin Sane has appeared on several best-of lists and is viewed by Bowie's biographers as one of his essential releases. 
Track listing
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
Personnel David Bowie – vocals, guitar, harmonica, saxophone, synthesiser, mellotron Mick Ronson – guitar, piano, vocals Trevor Bolder – bass guitar Mick "Woody" Woodmansey – drums Mike Garson – piano Ken Fordham – saxophone Brian "Bux" Wilshaw – saxophone, flutes Juanita "Honey" Franklin – backing vocals Linda Lewis – backing vocals G.A. MacCormack – backing vocals
Production David Bowie – producer, arrangements Ken Scott – producer, engineer Mick Moran – engineer Mick Ronson – arrangements
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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