28th Nov, 2023 10:00

Showcase Sale - Guitars, Music Memorabilia and Rare Vinyl Records

 
  Lot 288
 

DAVID BOWIE - ORIGINAL 1970 ADVISION THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD TAPE REEL WITH ALTERNATE TAKES.

A boxed reel of 1/4" Emitape (on 7" plastic reel) in 'Advision Sound Studios' printed box. Handwritten info to box details contents as being five songs recorded by David Bowie at Advision on 17th May 1970 with Tony Visconti producing. Tracks are 'After All' (vendor notes alternate mix with less reverb), 'The Width of A Circle' (a loud, alternate mix with slight l/r separation), 'All The Madmen' (a rough mix), 'Black Country Rock' (more adlibs, longer fade), 'The Man Who Sold The World' (alternate mix).

Black Country Rock in particular features some never before heard Bolanesque vocals near the end of the track in which Bowie sings what sounds like "Rubber Dubber" and "Rubber Dick". See Youtube link for a sound sample.

This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.

Sold for £2,400

Hammer Price


 

A boxed reel of 1/4" Emitape (on 7" plastic reel) in 'Advision Sound Studios' printed box. Handwritten info to box details contents as being five songs recorded by David Bowie at Advision on 17th May 1970 with Tony Visconti producing. Tracks are 'After All' (vendor notes alternate mix with less reverb), 'The Width of A Circle' (a loud, alternate mix with slight l/r separation), 'All The Madmen' (a rough mix), 'Black Country Rock' (more adlibs, longer fade), 'The Man Who Sold The World' (alternate mix).

Black Country Rock in particular features some never before heard Bolanesque vocals near the end of the track in which Bowie sings what sounds like "Rubber Dubber" and "Rubber Dick". See Youtube link for a sound sample.

This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.

Auction: Showcase Sale - Guitars, Music Memorabilia and Rare Vinyl Records, 28th Nov, 2023

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