Cover of ★ (Blackstar)

David Bowie

★ (Blackstar)

2016 Art Rock Experimental Glam Jazz-Rock Prog Rock
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Tracklist

  1. A1 ★ (Blackstar) 9:57
  2. A2 'Tis A Pity She Was A Whore 4:52
  3. A3 Lazarus 6:22
  4. B1 Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)Bhamra, Schneider, Bateman 4:40
  5. B2 Girl Loves Me 4:51
  6. B3 Dollar Days 4:44
  7. B4 I Can't Give Everything Away 5:47

Musicians

Also credited

Also credited. Music By: Bob Bhamra, Maria Schneider, Paul Bateman. Artwork (Star Image): NASA. Design (Album Design By): Barnbrook. Engineer (Assistant Engineer At Magic Shop): Kabir Hermon. Engineer (Assistant To Tom Elmhirst): Joe Visciano. Engineer: Kevin Killen. Lacquer Cut By: Ray Janos. Mastered By: Joe LaPorta. Mixed By (Final Master Mix): Tom Elmhirst. Photography By: Jimmy King, Johan Renck.

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Release notes

This is the first European release pressed at MPO. Recognisable by "© & ℗ 2015 ISO Records" on the back cover, "MPO" in the runout etching, and three concentric pressing rings on the labels.

Other European First Press version:
- The first European release pressed at Celebrate Records is . Recognisable by "© & ℗ 2015 ISO Records" on the back cover, matrix numbering, and no pressing rings.

Other European Repress versions:
- European repress pressed at MPO is . Recognisable by "© 2016 ℗ 2015, 2016 ISO Records" on the back cover, "MPO" in the runout etching, and three concentric pressing rings on the labels. There is also a weight difference in the sealed package between the first MPO release, 517 gr and the second pressing from MPO, 472 gr.
- European repress pressed at Celebrate Records is . Recognisable by "© 2016 ℗ 2015, 2016 ISO Records" on the back cover.

Album title and track 1 title generally referred to as "Blackstar" but printed as "★"
Released in a gatefold sleeve with clear plastic wallet housing the vinyl, and 16 page 12" x 12" square booklet insert.
Includes a coupon with a download code for a digital copy of the full album.

Paul Bateman and Bob Bharma appear as .

All songs published by Nipple Music (BMI), administered by RZO Music, Inc.
Except for Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) Nipple Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc.
MSF Music (ASCAP) administered by Artistshare Music Publishing LLC, Flex Publishing / Sherlock Holmes Music Ltd.
This composition contains elements of 'Brand New Heavy' (Bateman/ Bharma). Used by Permission.

© & ℗ 2015 ISO Records under exclusive license to Columbia Records,
a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Made in the EU.

Catalogue number on front cover sticker:
88875173871 S1

Front cover has 2 stickers:
"David Bowie
The new album
includes
"Blackstar"
& "Lazarus"
180 gram vinyl
plus digital
download
88875173871 S1"
"Parental advisory explicit content"

[Matrix/Runouts]
- Label matrices for both sides appear on side A.
- Lacquer cut derived from "STERLING" stamp and "RJ" etch in runouts, everything else is etched.