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David Bowie - Changesbowie (CD, Comp, RE, Gre) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

David Bowie - Changesbowie (CD, Comp, RE, Gre) (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Rykodisc

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Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country:    USA & Canada  
Released:  
Genre:       Electronic, Rock
Style:         Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Glam
Location:   

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Notes:

Changesbowie releases pressed by Disque Americ come in green jewel cases. Earlier pressings were in green cases with ribbed sidebars (used for PDO/PMDC pressings too) with Made in Canada sticker on back, while later pressings (1995 and later) were released in "green tinted jewelbox" (Rykodisc's description) with transparent sidebar and Rykodisc logo injected into case's back side plastic glass.
Earliest Disque Americ pressing of Changesbowie comes without IFPI codes, but with SPARS codes (as consequence of using stocks of already printed USA inserts - "Manufactured in USA" at bottom of back insert) and non-transparent "Made in Canada" sticker to cover "Manufactured in USA" on back insert. Later Disque Americ pressings come without SPARS codes and "Manufactured in USA" on back inserts.
All Disque Americ releases come with barcodes & tray insert artwork (Bowie's photo below disc's holder).

Track 1 from Space Oddity. Recorded 6/69 at Trident Studios, London. Released 7/69 ©1969 TRO-Essex Music International, Inc. (ASCAP) ℗1969 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 2 single version. Recorded 6/72 at Trident Studios, London. Released 9/72. © 1972 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. ℗1972 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 3 from Hunky Dory. Recorded 7/71 at Trident Studios, London. Released as a single 1/72. ©1971 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. ℗1971 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 4 from The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, recorded 11/71 at Trident Studios, London. Released 6/72. ©1972 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. ℗1972 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 5 from The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, recorded 1/72 at Trident Studios, London. Released 6/72. ©1972 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. ℗1972 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 6 from Aladdin Sane, recorded 9/72 at Trident Studios, London. Released as a single 11/72. ©1973 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. ℗1973 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 7 from Diamond Dogs, recorded 12/73 at Olympic Studios (London), Island Studios (London) and at Studio L Ludolf (Holland). Released 4/74. ©1974 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/MainMan Ltd. (ASCAP) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Colgems-EMI Music ℗1974 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 8 from Diamond Dogs, recorded 12/73 at Olympic Studios (London), Island Studios (London) and at Studio L Ludolf (Holland). Released as a single 2/74. ©1974 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/MainMan Ltd. (ASCAP) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Colgems-EMI Music ℗1974 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 9 from Young Americans, recorded 6/74 at Sigma Sound, Philadelphia. Released as a single 2/75. ©1975 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/MainMan Ltd. (ASCAP) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Colgems-EMI Music ℗1975 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 10 from Young Americans, recorded 2/75 at the Record Plant, New York. Released as a single 8/75. Remixed for 1990. ©1990 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Music (ASCAP)/MainMan Ltd. (ASCAP)/Lenono Music (BMI)/100 MPH (ASCAP) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Colgems-EMI Music, Chrysalis Music, EMI Blackwood Music, 100 MPH ℗1990 Jones Music America/MainMan S A
Track 11 from Station To Station, recorded 8/75 at Cherokee Studios, Hollywood. Released as a single 11/75. ©1976 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Chrysalis Songs (BMI)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Chrysalis Music, Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music ℗1976 Jones Music America
Track 12 from Heroes, recorded 7/76 at Hansa Studios, Berlin. Released 10/77. ©1977 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Fleur Music (BMI)/EG Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Jones Music America, Screen Gems-EMI Music and EG Music ℗1977 Jones Music America
Tracks 13 and 14 from Scary Monsters, recorded 3/80 at the Power Station, NYC. Released as a single 8/80 ©1980 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Fleur Music (BMI) All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Jones Music America and Screen Gems-EMI Music ℗1980 Jones Music America
Track 15 from Let's Dance, recorded 1/83 at the Power Station, NYC. Released as a single 3/83. ©1983 Jones Music America (ASCAP) ℗1983 David Bowie under license to EMI-USA
Track 16 from Let's Dance, recorded 1/83 at the Power Station, NYC. Released 4/83. ©1977 Jones Music America (ASCAP)/Fleur Music (BMI)/Osterberg Music. All rights for the U.S. and Canada controlled by Jones Music America, Screen Gems-EMI Music and Osterberg Music ℗1983 David Bowie under license to EMI-USA
Track 17 from Let's Dance, recorded 1/83 at the Power Station, NYC. Released 4/83. ©1983 Jones Music America (ASCAP) ℗1983 David Bowie under license to EMI-USA
Track 18 recorded 5/84 at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Canada. Released as a single 8/84. ©1984 Jones Music America (ASCAP) ℗1983 David Bowie under license to EMI-USA

The selections "Let's Dance", "China Girl", "Modern Love" and "Blue Jean" included under license from EMI

 

1. Space Oddity 5:13
2. John, I'm Only Dancing 2:46
3. Changes 3:33
4. Ziggy Stardust 3:13
5. Suffragette City 3:25
6. Jean Genie 4:06
7. Diamond Dogs 6:04
8. Rebel Rebel 4:26
9. Young Americans 5:10
10. Fame '90 (Remix) 3:38
11. Golden Years 3:58
12. Heroes 3:35
13. Ashes To Ashes 4:22
14. Fashion 4:46
15. Let's Dance 4:07
16. China Girl 4:14
17. Modern Love 3:56
18. Blue Jean 3:09

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 0 14431 01712 4
Rights Society ASCAP
Rights Society BMI
SPARS Code AAD
SPARS Code ADD
Matrix / Runout DADR 0VNQ3<910>RCD20171
Mastering SID Code IFPI L489
Mould SID Code IFPI 8112
Matrix / Runout DADR 0VNQ3<910>RCD20171
Mastering SID Code IFPI L489
Mould SID Code IFPI 8119
Matrix / Runout DADR 0VNQ3<910>RCD20171
Mastering SID Code IFPI L483
Mould SID Code IFPI 8121

 

Copyright (c) Jones Music America
Phonographic Copyright (p) Jones Music America
Copyright (c) Mainman S.A.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Mainman S.A.
Manufactured By Rykodisc
Marketed By Rykodisc
Pressed By Disque Americ
Recorded At Trident Studios
Recorded At Olympic Studios
Recorded At Island Studios
Recorded At Studio L Ludolf
Recorded At Sigma Sound Studios
Recorded At Record Plant, N.Y.C.
Recorded At Cherokee Studios
Recorded At Hansa Tonstudios
Recorded At Power Station
Recorded At Le Studio
Glass Mastered At Disque Americ
Copyright (c) TRO-Essex Music International, Inc.
Copyright (c) Chrysalis Songs
Copyright (c) Fleur Music
Copyright (c) Chrysalis Music
Copyright (c) Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
Copyright (c) MainMan Ltd.
Copyright (c) Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
Copyright (c) Lenono Music
Copyright (c) 100 MPH Music
Copyright (c) EMI Blackwood Music Inc.
Copyright (c) E.G. Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) David Bowie
Licensed To EMI USA
Copyright (c) James Osterberg Music
Designed At Reiner Design Consultants, Inc.

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Why Vintage Audio Still Matters

In the golden era of hi-fi—roughly the mid-1960s through the early 1980s—companies like Marantz, McIntosh, Pioneer, Sansui, and Technics were engaged in an arms race of build quality. This was before cost-cutting plastics and disposable designs; amplifiers were over-engineered, receivers were works of art, and turntables were precision instruments.

Owning one wasn’t just about sound; it was about status and permanence. These machines were built to last a lifetime—or two. The irony? Decades later, they often do, provided they’re given the care they deserve.

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Refurbishment is not just about fixing; it’s about preserving authenticity while ensuring reliability. The goal is to keep that lush, analog character alive without compromising safety or sound quality.

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We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return. 

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at theturntablestore@gmail.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 

The Turntable Store
45 Market Square
Manheim PA 17545

If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at theturntablestore@gmail.com.


Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like turntable needles and custom products (such as special orders or personalized items). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at theturntablestore@gmail.com.
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