David Bowie: Space Oddity (UK Single Edit) Single (2015)

Bowie's Cosmic Classic Remastered

David Bowie’s “Space Oddity (UK Single Edit)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 2, 2015, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: DBSO 140). Backed with “Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (Single B-Side),” this limited-edition picture disc reissue celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s breakthrough single, featuring the original 1969 mono mixes.

Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the A-side’s psychedelic tale of astronaut Major Tom was placed at No. 1 for two in the UK upon its 1975 reissue.

Single Overview

"Space Oddity" (Original Mono Single Edit)

"Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud" (Original Mono Single Version)

Release Details:

Label: Parlophone Records (UK pressing, 45 RPM).

Notes: ℗ & © 2015 Parlophone Records. Remastered mono mixes from 1969 Trident Studios sessions. Limited edition for the 50th anniversary of the original single.

Production and Context

The tracks were recorded in June 1969 at Trident Studios, London, produced by Gus Dudgeon. The original lineup featured Bowie (vocals, guitar), John Hutchinson (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass), Terry Cox (drums), Rick Wakeman (Mellotron), and Paul Buckmaster (cello). “Space Oddity” was timed for the Apollo 11 moon landing, while “Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud” was a stripped-down folk piece.