August 12, 2009 14:49

David Bowie to release 'Space Oddity' 40th anniversary edition

Several unreleased tracks are included on the anniversary edition

David Bowie's 1969 album 'Space Oddity' is to be re-released on October 12, complete with a host of previously unreleased tracks.

The album was initially released under the title 'David Bowie' in November 1969, before being renamed 'Space Oddity' in 1972. It has been remastered for the new release.

Unreleased tracks includes demos, radio sessions and alternate versions of album songs.

The 40th anniversary edition is to be released digitally, on CD and on 180 gram vinyl.

The tracklistings for 'Space Oddity''s 40th Anniversary Edition is:

CD 1:
'Space Oddity'
'Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed'
'Letter To Hermione'
'Cygnet Committee'
'Janine'
'An Occasional Dream'
'Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud'
'God Knows I'm Good'
'Memory Of A Free Festival'

CD 2:
'Space Oddity' (Demo)
'An Occasional Dream' (Demo)
'Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud' (Single B-Side)
'Let Me Sleep Beside You' (BBC Radio Session)
'Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed' (BBC Radio Session)
'Janine' (BBC Radio Session)
'London Bye Ta-Ta' (Stereo Version)
'The Prettiest Star' (Stereo Version)
'Conversation Piece' (Stereo Version)
'Memory Of A Free Festival (Part 1) ' (Single A-Side)
'Memory Of A Free Festival (Part 2) ' (Single B-Side)
'Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud' (Alternate Album Mix)
'Memory Of A Free Festival' (Alternate Album Mix)
'London Bye Ta-Ta' (Alternate Stereo Mix)
'Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Sola' (Full Length Stereo Version)

180 Gram Limited Edition Vinyl:
Side 1:
'Space Oddity'
'Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed'
'Letter To Hermione'
'Cygnet Committee'

Side 2:
'Janine'
'An Occasional Dream'
'Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud'
'God Knows I'm Good'
'Memory Of A Free Festival'

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