Was 19 year-old David Bowie's self-titled debut simply a novelty record, or the critical debut of one of history's most influential artists? The truth is, this 30-track 2LP reissue is indeed quite strange, with songs like The Laughing Gnome and Rubber Band both catchy and silly in equal measure, but it's also proof that from day one David Bowie never sounded like anyone else. We're loving it. - Flying Out
David Bowie’s groundbreaking debut album has a vibrant revival with a reissue boasting exclusive tracklists to tantalize fans old and new.
Critics of the time commented; with the NME praising Bowie’s fresh sound as “all very refreshing” and hailing him as “a very promising talent.” Melody Maker lauds the album as “a singularly rewarding collection” with “excellent” production, while expressing surprise that Bowie hadn’t yet made a bigger impact on the pop scene. Meanwhile, Disc and Music Echo raves about the album, describing it as “a remarkable, creative debut album by a 19-year-old Londoner” and declaring Bowie as “a new talent that deserves attention.” With such illuminating reviews, this reissue promises to reignite Bowie’s early legacy and introduce his visionary artistry to a new generation of listeners.
Tracklist:
1. Uncle Arthur
2. Sell Me A Coat
3. Rubber Band
4. Love You Till Tuesday
5. There Is A Happy Land
6. We Are Hungry Men
7. When I Live My Dream
8. Little Bombardier
9. Silly Boy Blue
10. Come And Buy My Toys
11. Join The Gang
12. She’s Got Medals
13. Maids Of Bond Street
14. Please Mr. Gravedigger
15. Rubber Band
16. The London Boys
17. The Laughing Gnome
18. The Gospel According To Tony Day
19. Love You Till Tuesday
20. Did You Ever Have A Dream
21. When I Live My Dream
22. Let Me Sleep Beside You
23. Karma Man
24. In The Heat Of The Morning
25. London By Ta-Ta
26. When I’m Five
27. Ching-A-Ling
28. The Laughing Gnome (Vocal Take 1/Mix 1)
29. Sell Me A Coat
30. Space Oddity (Love You Till Tuesday Version)
