David Bowie skyrockets to fame with Hunky Dory (1971), now on affordable vinyl via NRC+ Essentials. From “Changes” to “Life on Mars?”, this game-changer arrives pressed in Chile with gatefold and lyrics insert.
Launchpad to Stardom
David Bowie‘s fourth album bridges psychedelic rock from The Man Who Sold the World to Ziggy Stardust’s glam opera. It captures his emerging unique voice.
Co-produced with Ken Scott, it features Mick Ronson on guitar, Trevor Bolder on bass, Woody Woodmansey on drums, and Rick Wakeman on keys. Eleven timeless tracks.
“Hunky Dory gave me a fabulous boost. For the first time, I had a real audience saying, ‘great album, great songs’”.David Bowie, Uncut interview (1999)
Standouts include “Changes”, “Life on Mars?”, and “Oh! You Pretty Things”. Tributes to Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, and Bowie’s son Duncan shine too.
Timeless Vinyl Legacy
It ranks 107th on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums, joins Time’s top 100, and Pitchfork hails it as a 1970s influencer. A century staple.
Second NRC+ Essentials release after Led Zeppelin II. Buy standalone, no subscription needed. NRC+ members get discounts.
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