DAVID BOWIE
MAN OF WORDS MAN OF MUSIC
FEATURING THE CLASSIC HIT SPACE ODDITY
STEREO FIRST PRESSING
1969 MERCURY RECORDS - CATALOG SR 61246
GRADE: Vinyl VG / Cover VG
The cover is in very good plus condition. There is general wear and ring wear that can be seen in the pictures see photos . There is edge wear to the spine and top and bottom edges. There are no seam splits.
Original First Pressing in a gatefold sleeve.
Cover states: Man of Words/Man of Music David Bowie
Spine and labels state: David Bowie
Historical documentation indicates Mercury catalogued the album as David Bowie , as per the UK release.
First pressing indicated by the labels lacking both the circled dot symbol within the Mercury logos and the Manufactured and Distributed by Mercury Record Productions, Inc. text as per release Man Of Words/Man Of Music.
Uncredited front cover photography is by Vernon Dewhurst.
Track timing for A2 Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed is incorrect. Timing shows original time for this track combined with the following hidden track Don t Sit Down as it appears on the master tape. Don t Sit Down was removed prior to release seemingly after labels were prepared. Actual time is approx 6:09. Among worldwide first issues, Don t Sit Down was removed from the Mercury North American releases only, while all Philips issues contain the track.
Note: Only A1 was produced by Gus Dudgeon. The labels credit Dudgeon with production of B3 Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud also, but this version was produced by Tony Visconti as per the remainder of the album. Dudgeon produced the original single version of this track, but the album version was a re-recording with notably more instrumentation.
Runouts are stamped except 1-11, 1-1, MR are etched.
Please refer to the pictures in this auction which are photos or scans of the actual item.
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CONDITION GRADING SYSTEM
M MINT
VINYL - Absolutely perfect in every way and usually sealed. For sealed records, the disc is sold ungraded or as is and is assumed mint.
COVER - Jacket still sealed shut in shrink wrap
NM NEAR MINT
VINYL - Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs or scratches.
COVER - Should have no creases, folds, seam splits or cut-off holes.
EX EXCELLENT
VINYL - May have one or two visual imperfections such as very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times or tiny signs of general use.
COVER - May only have the slightest signs of normal wear.
VG VERY GOOD PLUS
VINYL - A few visual imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches or other superficial marks. Some background crackle is acceptable.
COVER - Has normal wear such as ring wear and split seams.
VG VERY GOOD
VINYL - A number of visual imperfections the presence of a considerable number of light scratches will force a VG grade, as will the presence of significant isolated defects such as scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.
COVER - Has more than normal wear and tear.
G GOOD PLUS
VINYL - Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.
COVER - Has an excessive amount of wear and tear.
G GOOD
VINYL - Is cracked, badly warped or will not play through without skipping or repeating.
COVER - Barely keeps the record inside.
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