David BowieThe Man Who Sold The World

Label:

Mercury – 6338 041

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Misprint

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Hard Rock

Tracklist

A1 The Width Of A Circle 8:07
A2 All The Men 5:38
A3 Black Country Rock 3:33
A4 After All 3:52
B1 Running Gun Blues 3:12
B2 Saviour Machine 4:27
B3 She Shook Me Cold 4:13
B4 The Man Who Sold The World 3:58
B5 The Supermen 3:39

Companies, etc.

  • Published ByTitanic Music Ltd.
  • Pressed ByPhonodisc Ltd.

Credits

  • BassTony Visconti
  • Design, Photography ByKeef (4)
  • DrumsMick Woodmansey
  • GuitarMick Ronson
  • ProducerTonny Visconti*
  • SynthesizerRalph Mace
  • Vocals, GuitarDavid Bowie

Notes

The album's original UK version, which arrived in British stores five months after the American release. Features the controversial "dress cover." For USA release in a different ‘cartoon’ cover see The Man Who Sold The World.

This is the issue with the misspelt "Tonny Visconti" on the labels. Mercury corrected this and other UK Mercury copies state "Tony Visconti".

Note that several counterfeits have been made of this record over the years. Quickest and easiest way to tell is that if it does not have machine stamped matrices in the A and B side run outs then it is not genuine. In addition, one version does not even go to the trouble of faking the black Mercury centre labels but instead has yellow ones without the Mercury logo. You can also tell some counterfeits because the front image is cropped so that Bowie's boot is right at the cover's edge, unlike the image here.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 - Stamped): 6338041 1Y//1∇420
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 - Stamped): 6338041 2Y//1∇420

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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The Man Who Sold The World (LP, Album, Stereo, Stamped Matrix, PR - Philips Pressing) Mercury SR 61325, SR-61325 US 1970
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The Man Who Sold The World (LP, Album, Promo) Mercury SR-61325 US 1970
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The Man Who Sold The World (8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo) Mercury MC8 61325, MC8-61325, 61325 US 1970
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The Man Who Sold The World (LP, Album) Mercury 6338 041D 1971
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The Man Who Sold The World (LP, Album) Mercury 6338 041 Australia 1971

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Reviews

  • jasonsouza77inusa's avatar
    holy grail. At least 10 words must be entered. Please enter at least 8 more.
    • leggorocker's avatar
      leggorocker
      This is one of Bowie's best early LPs, and one that many people seem unaware of. The music is awesome but what interests me most about it is that the songs deal with subjects that are very contemporary, even today: Mental health and disability, post-combat traumatic stress disorder, Artificial Intelligence and, of course, sexuality. This is a cultural gem from a true genius.
      • VincentPriceOZ's avatar
        VincentPriceOZ
        I have a promotional copy of this record. I purchased it from the son of an ex-London DJ back in the early 80's. It is correct in every way (Tonny and Woodmansley etc). It is stamped on the back 8 APR 1971. However, the exciting thing is the promotional folder enclosed. It has a letter to Mr. Bob Grace of Chrysalis Music, a copy of a Rolling Stone Article, printed lyrics to "All the Men", A fold out with two printed reviews (Rolling Stone and Los Angeles Free Press and, finally, two photographs. The cover is showing a bit of edgware, but is very presentable. The vinyl is perfect. Can anyone give me a rough guide on price as I have not seen another?!
        • wilk1's avatar
          wilk1
          hi is this still for sale if so how much please.
          • jjwoods1960's avatar
            jjwoods1960
            I have the version of the album with Visconti spelled Tonny , also Mick Woodmanseys name is spelled wrongly on the album cover, The condition of the record is excellent and the cover has normal wear and tear but very good with no markings. I would like to sell if possible.
            • Ackaraga's avatar
              Ackaraga
              Edited 11 years ago
              This album was heavily counterfeited. Original and legit copies have an unmistakable textured cover, with the Dame's feet fully visible. The spine should also read the correct way. The matrix is machine stamped. The fakes can sometimes be pretty good, but when you hold it in your hands it is easy to tell the difference.

              Also: there are two legit original UK versions of this album. One that spells Tony Visconti's name correctly on the label, the other says "Tonny".

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