The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And Spiders From Mars — David Bowie

Released in June 1972, Ziggy Stardust is a loose, theatrical concept album that tells the story of an androgynous, bisexual alien rock star who acts as an intermediary for extra-terrestrial beings trying to bring hope to an Earth facing total destruction in five years. Backed by his incredibly tight, hard-rocking band The Spiders from Mars—led by Mick Ronson’s incendiary guitar work—Bowie successfully married theater, fashion, and gritty rock and roll.

The tracklist reads like a greatest hits album of the glam era. From the soulful, apocalyptic dread of the opening track "Five Years" to the soaring vocal theatricality of "Starman," the album rarely pauses for breath. Tracks like "Moonage Daydream" showcase the band’s raw protopunk muscle, while the anthemic "Ziggy Stardust" and the frantic grand finale "Suffragette City" cemented Bowie’s new identity as a cultural phenomenon. It is an unskippable classic that permanently altered the landscape of pop and rock music.

Pressing Details & Visuals

• Audiophile 180g Master: Pressed on heavyweight vinyl utilizing the critically acclaimed 2012 remastering tapes, which were specifically prepared for the album's 40th anniversary to deliver an exceptionally punchy analog sound stage.

• Authentic Packaging Reproduction: Housed in a faithful recreation of the original single-pocket UK sleeve, including the original inner lyric bag and the historical Parlophone branding.

• Exceptional Dynamic Range: The modern lacquer cut preserves Mick Ronson’s roaring Marshall amplifier distortion without sacrificing the clean acoustic guitar plucks and delicate string arrangements on "Starman."

Collector's Note: This 2016 Parlophone reissue is highly celebrated among audiophiles. Unlike many modern digital-to-vinyl transfers, this particular master replicates the original analog warmth, making Woody Woodmansey's drums sound incredibly deep, natural, and present in the room with you.

Tracklist

• Side A: Five Years | Soul Love | Moonage Daydream | Starman | It Ain't Easy

• Side B: Lady Stardust | Star | Hang On to Yourself | Ziggy Stardust | Suffragette City | Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

Technical Specifications