Backing Vocals – Antonia Maass, David Bowie, Tony ViscontiBass – George MurrayDrums, Percussion – Dennis DavisKeyboards, Saxophone, Koto – David BowieLead Guitar – Robert FrippRhythm Guitar – Carlos AlomarSynthesizer, Keyboards, Guitar [Treatments] – Brian EnoWritten-By – A. Maass, B. Eno
2
Panic In Detroit
Baritone Saxophone – Richard GrandoBass – Herbie FlowersDrums – Tony NewmanGuitar – Earl SlickKeyboards – Mike GarsonKeyboards, Synthesizer – Michael KamenVocals – Gui Andreisano, Pablo Rosario, Warren Peace
3
Young Americans
Backing Vocals – Ava Cherry, Luther Vandross, Robin Clark Bass – Willie WeeksCongas – Larry WashingtonDrums – Andy NewmarkPiano – Mike Garson
4
Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Sola
Bass – Tony ViscontiDrums – Terry CoxKeyboards – Rick WakemanProducer – Gus DudgeonStylophone – David BowieWritten-By – Mogol
5
Moon Of Alabama
Bass – George MurrayGuitar – Adrian BelewKeyboards, Synthesizer – Roger Powell, Sean MayesPercussion – Dennis DavisViolin [Electric] – Simon HouseWritten-By – B. Brecht, K. Weill
6
Crystal Japan (Instrumental)
7
Holy Holy
Piano, Vocals – Mick Ronson
8
Amsterdam
Lyrics By [English Lyrics] – M. SchumanWritten-By – J. Brel
9
John, I'm Only Dancing (Again)
Backing Vocals – Ava Cherry, Luther Vandross, Robin Clark Bass – Willie WeeksCongas – Larry WashingtonDrums – Andy NewmarkPiano – Mike Garson
10
Velvet Goldmine
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – David BowiePiano – Rick WakemanProducer [Assisted By] – The Actor
11
'Round And 'Round
Written-By – C. Berry
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
PL 45406
Bowie
Rare (LP, Comp)
RCA
PL 45406
UK
1982
PL 89001, PL 45406
Bowie
Rare (LP, Comp, RE)
RCA, RCA
PL 89001, PL 45406
Europe
1983
PL 45406
Bowie
Rare (LP, Comp)
RCA Victor
PL 45406
Germany
1982
PL 45406
David Bowie
Rare (LP, Comp)
RCA
PL 45406
Portugal
1982
PL 45406
David Bowie
Rare (LP, Comp)
RCA
PL 45406
Ireland
1982
Credits
Compiled By – Carlo Basile, Fabrizio Ferrucci
Mastered By – Piero Mannucci
Photography By [David] – Greg Gorman
Producer – David Bowie (tracks: A2 to A4, B2 to B5), Gus Dudgeon (tracks: A1), Ken Scott (tracks: A2 to A4, B1), Tony Visconti (tracks: A5, A6, B2, B4, B6)
Vocals – David Bowie (tracks: A1 to B4)
Written-By – D. Bowie (tracks: A1, A4 to B3, B5)
Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn (tracks: A5, A6, B3)
Guitar – Carlos Alomar (tracks: A6, B3, B4), David Bowie (tracks: A1, A4, A6 to B3), Mick Ronson (tracks: A2, A3, B1)
Mastered By – Piero Mannucci
Photography By – Greg Gorman
Piano – David Bowie (tracks: A6, B1, B3)
Producer – David Bowie (tracks: A2 to A4, B2 to B5), Ken Scott (tracks: A2 to A4, B1), Tony Visconti (tracks: A5, A6, B2, B4, B5)
Vocals – David Bowie (tracks: A1 to B4)
Written-By – D. Bowie (tracks: A1, A4 to B3, B5)
Notes
Track A1: Italian version of 'Space Oddity. (P) 1983 RCA Rcords. Orange RCA Victor Label.Reissue Without "Victor" On The Labels. GEMA / BIEM in box left of center hole. Catalog # on sticker and pasted over the one printed on the back sleeve Lyrics printed on inner sleeve.
Track A1: Italian version of 'Space Oddity', released in October 1970. Track A2: Released in April 1973 as B-side of 'Drive-In Saturday', was recorded during the 'Ziggy Stardust' sessions. Track A3: Released in September 1973 as B-side of 'Sorrow'. Track A4: Released in June 1974 as B-side of 'DiamondDogs'. Track A5: Released in September 1974 as B-side of 'Knock On Wood', was recorded live 1974 but not included in the 'David Live' double album. Track A6: A different mix than the original track, done for the U.S. market and released in February 1975. Track B1: Released in September 1975 as third track of maxi-single 'Space Oddity', was a 'Hunky Dory' outtake. Track B2: 'Heroes', German version, released in September 1977. Track B3: Released in December 1979 but recorded in 1975 during the 'Young Americans' sessions. Track B4: Also known as 'Alabama Song' released in February 1980. Track B5: Released in March 1981 as B-side of 'Up The Hill Backwards', was recorded during the 'Scary Monsters' sessions.
