Record Store Day, one of the biggest days on the music lover’s calendar, is mere weeks away, so we’ve begun to see a slow trickle of items that are set to be unleashed this year, including some rare David Bowie records which will drive collectors crazy.
Last year, Record Store Day patrons were given the chance to score some rather rare David Bowie releases for the tenth anniversary of the event, now, music fans are again seeing an opportunity to beef up their collection with a bit of Bowie.
Announced via Bowie’s official website, this year’s Record Store Day is set to see two rare Bowie records reissued, in addition to one previously unreleased live album which will be making its first appearance, almost 40 years after it was first recorded.
Firstly, David Bowie’s classic single ‘Let’s Dance’ is set to be reissued as a 12″ single, featuring the full-length demo version of the track, backed by a live version of the track, recorded back in Canada in 1983. Secondly, Bowie Now, a rare 1977 promotional record is set to be released on white vinyl for the first time, featuring tracks from the Low and “Heroes” albums.
Last, but not least, Welcome To The Blackout is a three LP set which features the entirety of Bowie’s performance at London’s Earl Court on June 30th and July 1st 1978. Recorded during his ISOLAR II tour, this is set to be the first commercial release of the album, which has remained in the vaults for close to 40 years.
Of course, if you’re into something a little bit heavier, Led Zeppelin have also announced their offering for Record Store Day this year, with a special 7″ single featuring unreleased mixes of tracks from their third self-titled album.
With Record Store Day set to take place on April 21st, we’re getting closer and closer to receiving the full list of one-offs, reissues, and rarities that are set to be unleashed this year. If previous years are anything to go by, we certainly hope you’ve been keeping your savings account well and truly stocked, because this year is probably to be a bit of a big one.
