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Starman - ULTRA-RARE 8" TRIDENT STUDIOS STEREO ACETATE (1972)

DAVID BOWIE Starman (A true Holy Grail for Bowie collectors - this is an original UK Trident Studios acetate of Starman, the iconic single that launched David Bowie into superstardom in 1972. Featuring a typewritten Trident Studios label with faint handwritten annotations of the title "Starman" and artist "David Bowie", this piece offers an authentic connection to the Ziggy Stardust era. Co-produced by Ken Scott, Bowie recorded the song on 4th February 1972 at Trident Studios in London with his backing band the Spiders from Mars – comprising guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Mick Woodmansey. Cut for in-house use and immediate playback, acetates like this were also used for mastering, approval, and promotional purposes, making surviving examples exceptionally rare and highly sought-after. An exceptional and historic collector's item from the dawn of glam rock!)

Price Info
$13393.30, £9995.00  
Product Availability Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Friday 27th June
Release Year 1972 - 53 years ago
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format 8" vinyl single (8 inch record)
Record Label Trident Studios
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Product Catalogue No 8-INCH ACETATE
Music Genre Male Solo, Rock
Country Comes from UK Comes from 'UK'
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Tracklisting & More Information

Key Features:
· Authentic one-sided 8" acetate of Starman from Trident Studios, where Bowie recorded much of his seminal work
· Handwritten track title and artist, typical of working production acetates
· Directly linked to the creation and early promotion of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
· A unique collector's artifact from one of the most important moments in Bowie's career
· Running time: 4 minutes 10 seconds
· Full stereo mix with clear channel separation
· Produced early 1972 for internal use


Condition Report:
· Visual: Minor surface marks & hairlines, typical of vintage acetates-no deep scratches
· Audio: Plays cleanly all the way through with minor background noise, occasional light pops
· Crucially: No skips, no jumps, no groove wear issues
· Strong and enjoyable playback for a 50+ year-old acetate


Collectors Note:
Acetates are cut individually and were never intended for commercial distribution. Their limited numbers and fragility make surviving examples of key tracks like Starman especially valuable. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a direct relic from the production of a legendary Bowie single.





8" RECORD  
Recording Artist David Bowie
Product Title Starman - ULTRA-RARE 8" TRIDENT STUDIOS STEREO ACETATE (1972)
Product Information David Bowie Starman - ULTRA-RARE 8" TRIDENT STUDIOS STEREO ACETATE (1972) UK 8" vinyl single (8 inch record).
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info
Artists Related To Angie Bowie, Arnold Corns, Ava Cherry, Carlos Alomar, Davie Jones & The Kingbees, Donna Destri, Holy Holy, Ivor Bird, Junior's Eyes, Mick Ronson, Reeves Gabrels, Rustic Overtones, The Manish Boys, The Riot Squad, The Spiders From Mars, Tin Machine, Woody Woodmansey's U-Boat
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