Product Description
Digitally remastered 40th Anniversary edition of this classic 1973 album. This release has been remastered by Ray Staff at London's AIR Studios. Ray cut the original LP during his time at Trident Studios and has received plaudits for his remastering of the Ziggy Stardust 40th anniversary edition last year. Described by Bowie as "Ziggy goes to America," Aladdin Sane saw him create a rockier, more frenetic album than its predecessor, with The Rolling Stones a possible influence on album opener 'Watch That Man' and a transgressive cover of their song, 'Let's Spend The Night Together'. Elsewhere, Muddy Waters' influence could be heard in the riff of the UK #2 single, 'The Jean Genie' and the "futuristic nostalgia" of 'Drive-In Saturday' - which charted at #3 in the UK - was inspired by 1950s doo-wop. 'Cracked Actor', possibly David's most decadent moment, was written after he had toured Hollywood Boulevard, translating the images and environment into raw rock 'n' roll.

1. Watch That Man
2. Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?)
3. Drive-In Saturday
4. Panic in Detroit
5. Cracked Actor
6. Time
7. The Prettiest Star
8. Let’s Spend the Night Together
9. The Jean Genie
10. Lady Grinning Soul

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFPX1B4/?tag=imwan-20

No DVD ? No 5.1 mix?

There already was a 2 disc set of this album( I might pass on this because of that)which I have.

I don't have this on Cd so I'll be getting this one. The Ziggy remaster sounded so damn good. I don't need any bonus cuts.

Unless there's a hi rez edition this is pointless, as the 2 disc of just a few years ago is the definitive edition. And yes, it is a great album.

looks like the 2 disc is oop & pricy.



http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008NGLA/?tag=imwan-20

There's a used one for $16.47 btw.

I'm sure there are valid reasons for re-releasing this, but I would much rather see them push on with the overall catalog remastering project. It's time for deluxe editions of Low & "Heroes". Heck, I'll even sequence them if that's what David wants. Incorporate the live version of Low he performed back in 2003 (I think) into the deluxe Low remaster for starters. I won't even ask for the instrumental tracks recorded for The Man Who Fell To Earth...yet.

It's past time for an official 1980 Floor Show. If needed, let Trevor Bolder re-record the out of tune bass parts. That's the ONLY reason i can see why it hasn't been released. As Tony DeFries released a remix of Time from that show, I ASSUME there are multi tracks.

And on a different Bowie tangent, Ain't It Cool News reported today that a movie is planned about Bowie and Iggy's time in Berlin. Personally this is my favorite Bowie period and I can't wait to see what they make of it. For casting, I recommend they just go ahead and hire Jonathan Rhys-Myers and Ewan McGregor to reprise their roles from Velvet Goldmine; only this time they can use the actual names of the characters they are playing.

Velvet Goldmine is a great film if anyone here hasn't seen it yet.

Love the movie, especially McGregor's performance.

Just did a quicky a-b 30th vs 40th.

This one is not nearly as much a slam dunk as the Ziggy was. It's actually more compressed then the 30th 2 disc: DR9 (40th) DR11 (30th).

I prefer some of the tonal choices on the 40th, but it is pretty compressed.

My suggestion: If you own the Ryko or don't own AS buy it. If you already own the 30th, purchase would depend on your sonic preferences & finances.

It's really hard to describe what I heard. Again, I could see some people preferring the 30th, & some preferring this one. I no longer have an original RCA CD or EMI CD around for comparison.

I never bought the Ryko as it was the only Ryko Bowie with no bonus tracks; but since all the Ryko's suck sound quality wise (BADLY suck at that imo), that choice to me would be a slam dunk.

Bump -- the Aladdin Sane 40th anniversary remaster ended up being released domestically:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFPX1B4/?tag=imwan-20

(The link in the first post which had been the Amazon USA listing for the UK import edition is now the American pressing, at a better price.)

I really need to get around to reviewing this album in the Bowie thread.

Yes yes yes, I bought it again! Are you all happy now?!?!

My faith in humanity is restored...for now.

It's a great record.

I'm passing on this as I already have plenty of Bowie albums (including Aladdin Sane) and this one isn't essential for me. Important to draw a line somewhere.

We'll get you to buy it the next time you come to NE, John.

The remastering of "Ziggy" was the best ever so since the same engineer is involved here as well and at $12.00 it's a no brainer for me. One of my fave Bowie albums.

Rick A.

I really don't see the point of this release. The original LP packaging has already been recreated for CD with the Japan mini-LP. And the 30th 2-CD is the definitive, content-wise.
If there had been a SACD or vinyl (say...maybe white vinyl) release, then it would've made sense. A remix bringing out the buried "Watch That Man" vocals & boosting the bottom would also have made sense.

Me - I'm Jonesing (pun intended) for a "Pin-Ups" anniversary/deluxe edition. An ideal one would be:
DISC 1) CD of original LP
DISC 2) SACD of original LP + bonus tracks
DISC 3) DVD of "1980 Floor Show"