Artist page · 04/07/2026

David Bowie

BrixtonBorn in 1947Brit Pop20 vinyl albums
David Bowie, born David Robert Jones in 1947 in London, was an English singer-songwriter and actor whose career spanned over five decades. His work crosses genres including glam rock, art rock, and electronic music, starting in the mid-1960s and evolving through pioneering styles until his death in 2016.
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About

David Bowie, From Brixton to global stardom: the shape-shifting art of David Bowie.

Over 50 vinyl releases blending glam rock, art pop, and experimental sounds; essential pressings tracked for collectors.

Emerging from Brixton, London, David Bowie developed a signature style noted for continual reinvention and eclectic influence. His early folk-tinged single 'Space Oddity' marked his breakthrough in 1969. The 1970s saw his ascendancy with glam rock characters like Ziggy Stardust, while the late '70s Berlin trilogy introduced experimental electronic textures. Bowie’s prolific catalog includes over 50 vinyl titles on labels like RCA and Parlophone, encompassing studio albums, live recordings, and compilations. Collector interest centers on original pressings like the 1973 'Aladdin Sane' and 1977 'Heroes'.

His broad impact on music and style is accompanied by extensive vinyl editions that invite exploration of varied sonic landscapes, from the theatricality of early glam to the avant…

Discography

David Bowie — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Glass Spider (Live Montreal '87)Parlophone · 2019
2019
Glass Spider (Live Montreal '87)
CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Studio
Serious Moonlight (Live '83)Parlophone · 2019
2019
Serious Moonlight (Live '83)
CD, Album, Remastered
Studio
Live In Berlin [1978] L.P.Parlophone · 2018
2018
Live In Berlin [1978] L.P.
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Live
Welcome To The Blackout (Live London '78)Parlophone · 2018
2018
Welcome To The Blackout (Live London '78)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition
Studio
Live Nassau Coliseum '76Parlophone · 2017
2017
Live Nassau Coliseum '76
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
★ (Blackstar)ISO Records · 2016
2016
★ (Blackstar)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
The Next DayISO Records · 2013
2013
The Next Day
CD, Album
Studio
VH1 StorytellersEMI · 2009
2009
VH1 Storytellers
CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, NTSC
Studio
Live Santa Monica '72EMI · 2008
2008
Live Santa Monica '72
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
RealityISO Records · 2003
2003
Reality
CD, Album, All Media, Special Edition
Studio
HeathenColumbia · 2002
2002
Heathen
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Liveandwell.comRisky Folio · 2000
2000
Liveandwell.com
CD, Enhanced, Stereo, All Media, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Hours...Virgin · 1999
1999
Hours...
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Point Music · 1997
1997
"Heroes" Symphony
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
EarthlingArista · 1997
1997
Earthling
CD, Album
Studio
1. Outside (The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle)BMG · 1995
1995
1. Outside (The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle)
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Buddha Of SuburbiaArista · 1993
1993
The Buddha Of Suburbia
CD, Album
Studio
Black Tie White NoiseSavage Records · 1993
1993
Black Tie White Noise
CD, Album
Studio
Never Let Me DownEMI America · 1987
1987
Never Let Me Down
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Labyrinth (From The Original Soundtrack Of The Jim Henson Film)EMI America · 1986
1986
Labyrinth (From The Original Soundtrack Of The Jim Henson Film)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
TonightEMI America · 1984
1984
Tonight
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Ziggy Stardust - The Motion PictureRCA · 1983
1983
Ziggy Stardust - The Motion Picture
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Let's DanceEMI America · 1983
1983
Let's Dance
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Scary MonstersRCA · 1980
1980
Scary Monsters
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
LodgerRCA Victor · 1979
1979
Lodger
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Britten* - Peter And The Wolf / Young Person's Guide To The OrchestraRCA Red Seal · 1978
1978
Britten* - Peter And The Wolf / Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
StageRCA Victor · 1978
1978
Stage
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
RCA Victor · 1977
1977
"Heroes"
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
LowRCA · 1977
1977
Low
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Station To StationRCA · 1976
1976
Station To Station
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Young AmericansRCA · 1975
1975
Young Americans
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
David LiveRCA Victor · 1974
1974
David Live
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Diamond DogsRCA · 1974
1974
Diamond Dogs
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Aladdin SaneRCA Victor · 1973
1973
Aladdin Sane
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
PinupsRCA · 1973
1973
Pinups
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From MarsRCA Victor · 1972
1972
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Hunky DoryRCA Victor · 1971
1971
Hunky Dory
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Man Who Sold The WorldMercury · 1970
1970
The Man Who Sold The World
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
David BowiePhilips · 1969
1969
David Bowie
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
David BowieDeram · 1967
1967
David Bowie
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up David Bowie's career.

01
Starman - 2012 Remaster
·
02
Heroes - 2017 Remaster
·
03
Space Oddity
·
04
Ziggy Stardust
Ziggy Stardust
Welcome To The Blackout (Live London '78) · 2018
05
Space Oddity - 2015 Remaster
·
06
Changes
·
07
Life on Mars? - 2015 Remaster
·
08
Moonage Daydream - 2012 Remaster
·

The essentials

The 3 David Bowie albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1977
Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
"Heroes"

A seminal album featuring experimental soundscapes and iconic tracks reflecting Bowie's Berlin period. Its innovative production with Brian Eno emphasizes atmospheric textures across 10 tracks.

10 tracksProduced by Tony ViscontiRecorded in 1977, GermanyOriginal RCA Victor pressing
#2 · 1973
Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
Aladdin Sane

This work expands glam rock foundations with piano-driven compositions and visceral rock. Known for its sharp guitar and theatrical vocals across 10 tracks.

10 tracksProduced by Ken ScottOriginal RCA Victor Australian pressing1973 release
#3 · 1993
Vinyl LP, Album
Black Tie White Noise

An influential return to solo artistry, blending pop, electronic, and art rock styles with a 15-track list reflecting Bowie's evolving soundscape in the early '90s.

15 tracksProduced by David Bowie and Nile Rodgers1993 releaseHigh demand original Korean pressing

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Black Tie White Noise
Master release · LP · 1993
Market position i
40,00 €
Min price 28 €Max price 100 €
Average price 40,00 €
Only 136 copies for sale on Discogs
255 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
"Heroes"
Master release · LP · 1977
Market position i
30,30 €
Min price 20 €Max price 41 €
Average price 30,30 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
5 692 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Aladdin Sane
Master release · LP · 1973
Market position i
26,29 €
Min price 2 €Max price 181 €
Average price 26,29 €
Only 61 copies for sale on Discogs
5 790 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Serious Moonlight (Live '83)
Master release · LP · 2019
Market position i
202,99 €
Min price 203 €Max price 203 €
Average price 202,99 €
Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs
117 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Welcome To The Blackout (Live London '78)
Master release · LP · 2018
Market position i
52,19 €
Min price 52 €Max price 52 €
Average price 52,19 €
Only 47 copies for sale on Discogs
1 016 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Black Tie White NoiseLP, Album
Savage Records Brazil · 1993 150.8183 🔥 Standard edition
255 want · 4 874 have · ratio 0,1
28,00 €
Black Tie White NoiseLP, Album
Arista South Korea · 1993 BMGAL 2036 Original pressing
255 want · 4 874 have · ratio 0,1
100,05 €
Serious Moonlight (Live '83)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label
MIW Records UK · 1984 MIW Records 33 🔥 Standard edition
117 want · 667 have · ratio 0,2
Serious Moonlight (Live '83)LP, Transcription
D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp. US · 1983 SG 34 Original pressing
117 want · 667 have · ratio 0,2
202,99 €
"Heroes"LP, Album, Misprint
RCA Victor Germany · 1977 PL 42372 🔥 Standard edition
5 692 want · 9 496 have · ratio 0,6
40,60 €
"Heroes"LP, Album, Stereo
RCA Victor US · 1977 AFL1-2522 Original pressing
5 692 want · 9 496 have · ratio 0,6
20,00 €
Aladdin SaneLP, Album
RCA Victor South Africa · 1973 38-459, LSP 4852 🔥 Standard edition
5 790 want · 16 922 have · ratio 0,3
13,44 €
Aladdin SaneLP, Album
RCA Victor Australia · 1973 LSP-4852 Original pressing
5 790 want · 16 922 have · ratio 0,3
39,15 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of David Bowie

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"Not only is this the last show of the tour, but it's also the last we'll ever do."
— Bowie at the June 1973 Hammersmith Odeon concert
01Studio

Recording of 'Heroes' at Hansa Studio

'Heroes' was recorded in 1977 at Hansa Studio in Berlin, where Bowie worked alongside producer Tony Visconti and collaborator Brian Eno to craft atmospheric and experimental tracks defining the Berlin Trilogy.

1977Berlin
02Live Performance

Serious Moonlight Tour captures Bowie's 1983 stadium shows

The 'Serious Moonlight (Live '83)' album documents Bowie's first stadium tour performances, including a large-scale concert in Paris at Hippodrome d'Auteuil, attracting 200,000 attendees over two days.

1983Paris
03Collaborations

Partnering with Brian Eno on Berlin Trilogy albums

David Bowie collaborated extensively with Brian Eno during the late 1970s to produce the Berlin Trilogy: 'Low' (1977), 'Heroes' (1977), and 'Lodger' (1979), blending avant-garde electronic sounds with rock.

1977-1979Berlin
04Cinema

Bowie stars in 1976 film 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'

In 1976, Bowie portrayed Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien stranded on Earth, in the film 'The Man Who Fell To Earth', reinforcing his image as an enigmatic chameleon in both music and film.

1976USA

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FAQ

FAQ: David Bowie on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Which David Bowie albums are essential for vinyl collectors?

'Heroes' (1977), 'Aladdin Sane' (1973), and 'Black Tie White Noise' (1993) stand out as key vinyl albums, notable for their production, musical innovation, and collectible pressings.

What genres did David Bowie explore during his career?

Bowie's work spans glam rock, art pop, experimental rock, electronic music, and pop, reflecting his constant stylistic reinvention over five decades.

Where can I find original pressings of 'Heroes' on vinyl?

Original 'Heroes' LPs were released in 1977 by RCA Victor, notably in the US (catalog AFL1-2522) and Germany, with high demand on collector markets.

How does David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy influence his vinyl discography?

The Berlin Trilogy—'Low', 'Heroes', and 'Lodger'—represents a shift to electronic experimentation, favored in vinyl editions for their sound quality and artistic significance.

What is unique about the 'Serious Moonlight (Live '83)' vinyl release?

This live transcription album captures Bowie's breakthrough stadium tour performances from 1983, including tracks from 'Let's Dance' and earlier classics.

When was David Bowie born and when did he pass away?

David Bowie was born on January 8, 1947, in London and died January 10, 2016, in New York City.

Are there any notable David Bowie vinyl record releases in France or Paris?

While many Bowie albums were released internationally, his 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour included concerts in Paris, attracting large audiences and fostering interest in live concert recordings.

What factors should new vinyl collectors consider when buying Bowie records?

Collectors should assess pressing origin, condition, release year, and rarity, with original pressings from the 1970s generally holding higher value.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 04/07/2026