David Bowie - Diamond Dogs (Vinyl LP | IT Original | 1974)

David Bowie – Diamond Dogs was released by RCA in 1974 – a dystopian concept album inspired by George Orwell's “1984”. Bowie produced it himself and, besides singing, played guitar, saxophone and synthesizer; with “Rebel Rebel”, “Diamond Dogs” and “1984” it contains some of the best-known songs of his glam period. On offer is the Italian original pressing from 1974 (RCA, CPL1-0576) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA – CPL1-0576
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: IT Original
• Country: Italy
• Year: 1974
• Genre: Rock, Art Rock, Pop Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Future Legend
2. Diamond Dogs
3. Sweet Thing
4. Candidate
5. Sweet Thing (Reprise)
6. Rebel Rebel

Side B

1. Rock 'N Roll With Me
2. We Are The Dead
3. 1984
4. Big Brother
5. Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family

Personnel

David Bowie (vocals, guitar, saxophone, Moog, Mellotron), Herbie Flowers (bass), Aynsley Dunbar and Tony Newman (drums), Mike Garson (keyboards), Alan Parker (guitar on “1984”). Produced and arranged by David Bowie; mixed with Tony Visconti and Keith Harwood. Cover painting: Guy Peellaert.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is an Italian RCA edition from the release year 1974 with gatefold sleeve.

Who created the cover?
The cover painting is by Guy Peellaert, photography by Leee Black Childers.

What do Media NM- and Cover VG+ mean?
The record is near mint, the sleeve shows light shelf wear. More at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more Bowie and rock?
Yes – browse our Rock collection.