Bowie – Space Oddity 40th Anniversary Edition

Space Oddity

David Bowie’s 1969 classic album ‘Space Oddity’ is being re-released on October 12, complete with a host of previously unreleased tracks that include demos, radio sessions and alternate versions of album songs.

The album was initially released under the title ‘David Bowie’ in November 1969, before being renamed ‘Space Oddity’ in 1972.

The 40th anniversary edition is to be released digitally, on CD and on 180 gram vinyl.

The tracklisting for Space Oddity’ 40th Anniversary Edition:

CD 1:
‘Space Oddity’
‘Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed’
‘Letter To Hermione’
‘Cygnet Committee’
‘Janine’
‘An Occasional Dream’
‘Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud’
‘God Knows I’m Good’
‘Memory Of A Free Festival’

CD 2:
‘Space Oddity’ (Demo)
‘An Occasional Dream’ (Demo)
‘Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud’ (Single B-Side)
‘Let Me Sleep Beside You’ (BBC Radio Session)
‘Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed’ (BBC Radio Session)
‘Janine’ (BBC Radio Session)
‘London Bye Ta-Ta’ (Stereo Version)
‘The Prettiest Star’ (Stereo Version)
‘Conversation Piece’ (Stereo Version)
‘Memory Of A Free Festival (Part 1) ‘ (Single A-Side)
‘Memory Of A Free Festival (Part 2) ‘ (Single B-Side)
‘Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud’ (Alternate Album Mix)
‘Memory Of A Free Festival’ (Alternate Album Mix)
‘London Bye Ta-Ta’ (Alternate Stereo Mix)
‘Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Sola’ (Full Length Stereo Version)

180 Gram Limited Edition Vinyl:

Side 1:
‘Space Oddity’
‘Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed’
‘Letter To Hermione’
‘Cygnet Committee’

Side 2:
‘Janine’
‘An Occasional Dream’
‘Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud’
‘God Knows I’m Good’
‘Memory Of A Free Festival’

Posted on August 13, 2009 | Filed Under Music