As originally released, this was David Bowie’s second album.  It was originally released on Mercury and titled “Man of Words / Man of Music”.  That’s a very difficult album to find these days.  This has been one of my favorite albums ever since I first heard it in the very early 70’s.  In fact, side one ranks as one of my favorite sides of a rock album… ever.  The album was released on RCA in 1972, number LSP-4813.  This is the original RCA release of the album.  It is a reissue of his album originally titled “Man Of Words/Man Of Music” released on Mercury in 1969.  It is the original issue with the Space Oddity title. What makes this particular copy special is that it is that rare copy that includes the Bowie poster.  These were only included in a few of the Space Oddity albums, and this one is in beautiful condition. The vinyl still has its bright original luster though with several light surface scratches.  It plays with light background noise throughout and a few small tics.  The vinyl grades VG. The album cover shows ring wear and light corner and edge wear. All seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  There is some discoloration along the top seam on both the front and back. The word ‘Walleye’ is stamped near the top of the front.  The custom inner sleeve with lyrics is included and has a split on the bottom seam. The cover grades G. 

Track List: 
Space Oddity
Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed
Letter To Hermione
Cygnet Committee

Janine
An Occasional Dream
The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud
God Knows I’m Good
Memory Of A Free Festival

Grading Information I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay.  I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I will do both a visual check and an audio check.  I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.  I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive. 

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package.  For Media Mail, shipping is $4.00 in the continental U.S.  In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost.  In fact, I welcome it!  Shipping will be $4.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. 

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings.  The first album will be shipped for $21.  Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country.  Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thank you  for looking and please contact me with any questions.