David Bowie - Aladdin Sane Vinyl

Artist: David Bowie

Title: Aladdin Sane

Label: RCA Victor

Catalogue Number: RS 1001

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1973

Pressing Year: 1973 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Aladdin Sane is David Bowie's sixth studio album, released in April 1973 during the height of his Ziggy Stardust era. Often described as "Ziggy goes to America", the album was inspired by Bowie's experiences touring the United States and combines glam rock with jazz-influenced arrangements and some of Bowie's most adventurous songwriting.

Featuring The Jean Genie, Drive-In Saturday, Aladdin Sane, Panic In Detroit, Time and Lady Grinning Soul, it remains one of Bowie's most iconic albums.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1973 UK RCA Victor pressing, catalogue number RS 1001, with the 3T matrix that you supplied. The documented early UK pressing uses CPRY 4543-3T on Side One and CPRY 4544-3T on Side Two.

The original UK edition was issued in the distinctive gatefold sleeve with printed lyric inner sleeve. Early copies were also supplied with a David Bowie Fan Club application card.

Matrix / Run-Out

Side One: CPRY 4543-3T

Side Two: CPRY 4544-3T

The 3T/3T combination is documented on early UK copies of Aladdin Sane.

Track Listing
Side One
Watch That Man
Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?)
Drive-In Saturday
Panic In Detroit
Cracked Actor
Side Two
Time
The Prettiest Star
Let's Spend The Night Together
The Jean Genie
Lady Grinning Soul
Additional Information
Original 1973 UK Pressing
RCA Victor
Catalogue Number: RS 1001
3T / 3T Matrix
Matrix: CPRY 4543-3T / CPRY 4544-3T
Original Gatefold Picture Sleeve
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Stereo
10-track album
Produced by David Bowie and Ken Scott
Features The Jean Genie, Drive-In Saturday, Aladdin Sane, Panic In Detroit and Lady Grinning Soul
Reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart
Iconic 1970s glam-rock classic
Highly desirable early UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.