David Bowie – Space Oddity - is also a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released by Philips Records on July 11, 1969 as a 7-inch single and then as the opening track on his second studio album, David Bowie. It is a story about a fictional astronaut named Major Tom; The title and theme were partly inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and Bowie's feelings of alienation at this point in his career. It was one of the most musically complex songs he had written up to that point. It represented a change from the music hall influenced sound of his debut to one reminiscent of psychedelic folk. Released as a single to capitalize on the Apollo 11 moon landing, Rush received critical acclaim and was used by the BBC as background music during coverage of the event. A 1972 RCA Records reissue was Bowie's first US hit and was promoted with a new music video directed by Mick Rock. Another reissue in 1975 as part of a maxi single became Bowie's first number one single in the UK. It has appeared on numerous "best of" lists, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll." Tracklist: A1 Space Oddity A2 Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed A3 Letter To Hermione A4 Cygnet Committee B1 Janine B2 An Occasional Dream B3 The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud B4 God Knows I’m Good B5 Memory Of A Free Festival Bass Guitar – Herbie Flowers, Honk , Tony Visconti Cello – Paul Buckmaster Drums – John Cambridge, Terry Cox Flute, Recorder – Tim Renwick, Tony Visconti Guitar – Keith Christmas, Mick Wayne, Tim Renwick Harmonica – Benny Marshall And Friends Mellotron, Electric Harpsichord – Rick Wakeman Vocals, 12-String Acoustic Guitar [12-String Guitar], Stylophone, Kalimba, Electric Organ [Rosendale Electric Chord Organ] – David Bowie Written-By – David Bowie Condition: LP / Near Mint (It comes in a beautiful sleeve and is in excellent condition with very little signs of use.) Cover / VG+ to NM (wrinkles, a pressure) Booklet / NM Please understand that there are individual differences in perception the pictures and the description of the condition, is the scope (what is not !! at the pictures or description of the condition is not included) and the state of the LP or Single…! ★★★ A "Must-Have" Legend For Collectors ★★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) ATTENTION : Since it is possible to rate the seller negatively for things (shipping costs, comments, delivery time, tracking numbers...) in the rating system at Catawiki. although this has 99% nothing to do with the quality, packaging... of the item, we ask you to read everything related to this offer carefully, quality, shipping costs.... . If any of this is not to your liking, please do not bid! (This is of course clear to every real collector, but obviously not to some buyers, see reviews) . If something should not be right with the quality of the articles offered by us (with over 6000 sales so far 4 times, as of 08/24) please contact us so that we can give you a replacement, or... can give . We want you to be just as satisfied as many thousands of our other customers An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD-MEMORABILIA Thank´s for your interest. Check out our other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal,Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post ★★★ No delivery to Gran Canaria ★★★ No delivery to the Arab region ★★★ The B/W picture of david Bowie is not included in the scope of delivery and are only used for documentation.