DAVID BOWIE - HUNKY DORY. 12" VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM. 1972 RCA VICTOR APRS 5947.
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DAVID BOWIE

HUNKY DORY

EARLY 1972 UK PRESSING

12" STEREO VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM

COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL PRINTED LYRIC INSERT

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION THROUGHOUT

RCA VICTOR RECORDS

BARCODE: N/A

CAT NO: APRS 5947

1971

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): APRS 5947
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): APRS 5948

First pre-Mainman edition being issued with an entire matte print-finish sleeve.
Titanic publishing credits on glossy orange non paper labels and 3T code stamped along runouts.
GEM Production (logo) on rear sleeve and along one corner of the 2-sided lyrics insert.
First Cat.# on cover and labels, 2nd (US# in parentheses) on cover and labels.

A4 appears as "Life On Mars?" on cover, but as "Life On Mars" on label.
On side A label, the numbering for "Eight Line Poem" is skipped.
On side B label, the numbering for "Andy Warhol" is skipped.

Front cover artwork by George Underwood & Terry, His Partner of Main Artory (London)
Note that ‘Main Artory’ is a misspelled credit by Bowie when in fact it should be (and more fully) Main Artery Studio.

First parts of runouts up to and including 3T are stamped, second parts beyond 3T are etched.

THE RECORD WILL BE POSTED IN A PROTECTIVE PVC COVER IN A DEDICATED RECORD MAILER FOR SAFE TRANSIT

THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THE LISTING ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE

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Hunky Dory

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Label: RCA Victor – SF 8244, RCA Victor – LSP 4623 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: UK Released: 1972 Genre: Rock Style: Glam

Tracklist

Hide Credits A1 Changes A2 Oh! You Pretty Things A3 Eight Line Poem A4 Life On Mars? A5 Kooks A6 Quicksand B1 Fill Your Heart Written-By – Biff Rose, Paul Williams (2) Written-By – Biff Rose, Paul Williams (2) B2 Andy Warhol B3 Song For Bob Dylan B4 Queen Bitch B5 The Bewlay Brothers

Companies, etc.

  • Copyright © – RCA Ltd.
  • Designed At – Mainartery
  • Printed By – Robert Stace
  • Manufactured By – RCA Ltd.
  • Produced At – Trident Studios
  • Remixed At – Trident Studios
  • Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
  • Published By – Titanic Music
  • Published By – Rondor Music
  • Record Company – GEM (6)
  • Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK

Credits

  • Arranged By – Mick Ronson (tracks: A1, A4 to B1)
  • Artwork [Front Cover Art Work By] – George Underwood, Terry*
  • Bass, Trumpet – Trevor Bolder
  • Co-producer [Assisted By] – The Actor (2)
  • Drums – Woody Woodmansey*
  • Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Ken*
  • Guitar – Mick Ronson
  • Guitar, Saxophone, Piano [Less Complicated Parts] – David Bowie
  • Lacquer Cut By – Bobil (tracks: Side A), Rasputin (10) (tracks: Side B)
  • Other [Sleeve, Colouring] [Uncredited] – Terry Pastor
  • Photography By [Front And Back Cover Photos] – Brian Ward (5)
  • Piano – Richard Wakeman*
  • Producer – Ken Scott
  • Written-By – David Bowie (tracks: A1 to A6, B2 to B5)

Notes

First pre-Mainman edition being issued with an entire matte print-finish sleeve.
Titanic publishing credits on glossy orange non paper labels and 3T code stamped along runouts.
GEM Production (logo) on rear sleeve and along one corner of the 2-sided lyrics insert.
First Cat.# on cover and labels, 2nd (US# in parentheses) on cover and labels.

A4 appears as "Life On Mars?" on cover, but as "Life On Mars" on label.
On side A label, the numbering for "Eight Line Poem" is skipped.
On side B label, the numbering for "Andy Warhol" is skipped.

All titles published by Chrysalis Music Ltd./Titanic Music.
Except B1 published by Rondor Music.
© Copyright 1971 Chrysalis Music Ltd/Titanic Music Ltd.
Except B1 © Copyright 1967 Rondor Music.

℗ 1971
© 1971 RCA LIMITED.

A GEM Production

RCA Limited, Record Division, RCA House, Curzon Street, London W1.

"I played some guitar, the saxophones and the less complicated piano-parts. (inability)" [David Bowie]

Front cover artwork by George Underwood & Terry, His Partner of Main Artory (London)
Note that ‘Main Artory’ is a misspelled credit by Bowie when in fact it should be (and more fully) Main Artery Studio.

First parts of runouts up to and including 3T are stamped, second parts beyond 3T are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): APRS 5947
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): APRS 5948
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 1): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2AO
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 1): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A1AW
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 2): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A̶̷2̶̷ A3 T
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 2): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 3): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2AW
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 3): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A2S
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 4): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2AA
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 4): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A2I
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 5): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2 A P
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 5): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A1 A Y
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 6): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A3AAI
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 6): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 7): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A̶̷2̶̷ A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 7): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 8): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 8): APRS 5947 - 4T Rasputin A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 9): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2AV
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 9): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A2R
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 10): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2AV
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 10): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A2U
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 11): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A2Y
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 11): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A1AF
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 12): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 12): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 13): APRS 5947 - 3T Bobil A1AN
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 13): APRS 5948 - 3T Rasputin A1AB
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 14): APRS 5947 3T Bobil A̶̷2̶̷ H
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 14): APRS 5948 3T Rasputin A3 M
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 15): APRS 5947 3T A̶̷2̶̷ A3H Bobil
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 15): APRS 5948 3T A1AS Rasputin
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, variant 16): APRS 5947 3T A1AP. Bobil
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, variant 16): APRS 5948 3T A1AE Rasputin


RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE GRADING GUIDE
Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet. booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable Good (G) Te record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc Fair (F) The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratched, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing Bad (B) The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler




 


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