David Bowie – Knock On Wood (Vinyl 7" | DE Original | 1974)

David Bowie – Knock On Wood is a German 7" single on RCA Victor (cat. no. XB-01001) with Bowie's live version of the Eddie Floyd classic. It comes from the live album David Live, recorded in July 1974 at the Tower Theater near Philadelphia and produced by Tony Visconti; the single reached No. 10 in the UK. The B-side "Panic In Detroit" is from the same concert but was not on the original album. This copy is the 1974 German original.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA Victor XB-01001
• Format: Vinyl 7" single, 45 RPM, stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1974
• Genre: Rock, 7" Singles

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Knock On Wood (Eddie Floyd/Steve Cropper) – 3:04

Side B

1. Panic In Detroit (David Bowie) – 5:47

Personnel

David Bowie (vocals) with his Diamond Dogs tour band, including Earl Slick (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Mike Garson (piano), David Sanborn (alto saxophone), Tony Newman (drums); musical director: Michael Kamen. Produced by Tony Visconti.

FAQ

Is this a live recording?
Yes. Both sides were recorded in July 1974 at the Tower Theater. "Panic In Detroit" is not marked as live on sleeve or label and only appeared as a bonus track on David Live in 2005.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Both record and sleeve are graded VG+. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more David Bowie records?
Yes, for example David Bowie – Diamond Dogs (IT original 1974) or David Bowie – Station To Station. More singles are in our 7" Singles collection.