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David Bowie Starman - ULTRA-RARE 8" TRIDENT STUDIOS STEREO ACETATE (1972) UK 8" vinyl
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DAVID BOWIE Starman (A true Holy Grail for Bowie collectors - this is an original UK Trident Studios acetate of Starman, the iconic single that launched David Bowie into superstardom in 1972. Featuring a typewritten Trident Studios label with faint handwritten annotations of the title "Starman" and artist "David Bowie", this piece offers an authentic connection to the Ziggy Stardust era. Co-produced by Ken Scott, Bowie recorded the song on 4th February 1972 at Trident Studios in London with his backing band the Spiders from Mars – comprising guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Mick Woodmansey. Cut for in-house use and immediate playback, acetates like this were also used for mastering, approval, and promotional purposes, making surviving examples exceptionally rare and highly sought-after. An exceptional and historic collector's item from the dawn of glam rock!)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Key Features:
· Authentic one-sided 8" acetate of Starman from Trident Studios, where Bowie recorded much of his seminal work
· Handwritten track title and artist, typical of working production acetates
· Directly linked to the creation and early promotion of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
· A unique collector's artifact from one of the most important moments in Bowie's career
· Running time: 4 minutes 10 seconds
· Full stereo mix with clear channel separation
· Produced early 1972 for internal use
Condition Report:
· Visual: Minor surface marks & hairlines, typical of vintage acetates-no deep scratches
· Audio: Plays cleanly all the way through with minor background noise, occasional light pops
· Crucially: No skips, no jumps, no groove wear issues
· Strong and enjoyable playback for a 50+ year-old acetate
Collectors Note:
Acetates are cut individually and were never intended for commercial distribution. Their limited numbers and fragility make surviving examples of key tracks like Starman especially valuable. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a direct relic from the production of a legendary Bowie single.
Artist - David Bowie (click link for complete listing)
Title - Starman (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 1972
Format - 8" vinyl single (8 inch record)
Record Label - Trident Studios
Catalogue No - 8-INCH ACETATE (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
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Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) - 5053201598154
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - BOW08ST864922
Alternative Names - Ziggy Stardust.
Related Artists - Angie Bowie, Arnold Corns, Carlos Alomar, Davie Jones & The Kingbees, Donna Destri, Holy Holy, Ivor Bird, Junior's Eyes, Reeves Gabrels, Rustic Overtones, The Manish Boys, The Spiders From Mars, Tin Machine, Woody Woodmansey's U-Boat.
GENRES
Male Solo, Rock.
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TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Key Features:
· Authentic one-sided 8" acetate of Starman from Trident Studios, where Bowie recorded much of his seminal work
· Handwritten track title and artist, typical of working production acetates
· Directly linked to the creation and early promotion of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
· A unique collector's artifact from one of the most important moments in Bowie's career
· Running time: 4 minutes 10 seconds
· Full stereo mix with clear channel separation
· Produced early 1972 for internal use
Condition Report:
· Visual: Minor surface marks & hairlines, typical of vintage acetates-no deep scratches
· Audio: Plays cleanly all the way through with minor background noise, occasional light pops
· Crucially: No skips, no jumps, no groove wear issues
· Strong and enjoyable playback for a 50+ year-old acetate
Collectors Note:
Acetates are cut individually and were never intended for commercial distribution. Their limited numbers and fragility make surviving examples of key tracks like Starman especially valuable. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a direct relic from the production of a legendary Bowie single.
Artist - David Bowie (click link for complete listing)
Title - Starman (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 1972
Format - 8" vinyl single (8 inch record)
Record Label - Trident Studios
Catalogue No - 8-INCH ACETATE (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Blue Chip – This is a Blue Chip collectors item. Click link for similar items
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) - 5053201598154
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - BOW08ST864922
Alternative Names - Ziggy Stardust.
Related Artists - Angie Bowie, Arnold Corns, Carlos Alomar, Davie Jones & The Kingbees, Donna Destri, Holy Holy, Ivor Bird, Junior's Eyes, Reeves Gabrels, Rustic Overtones, The Manish Boys, The Spiders From Mars, Tin Machine, Woody Woodmansey's U-Boat.
GENRES
Male Solo, Rock.
ORDERING
Availability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today
Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. For further delivery info click here
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
To order by phone - Call (+44) 01474815010
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - BOW08ST864922
SELL TO US
Got vinyl records, CDs or music memorabilia to sell? – Sell to us at our buying site https://vinyl-wanted.com