David Bowie: "John, I'm Only Dancing" Single (2012)

David Bowie’s "John, I’m Only Dancing" backed with "John, I’m Only Dancing (Sax Version)", was released as a 40th Anniversary 7-inch vinyl picture disc single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number DBJOHN40) on September 3, 2012.

"John, I’m Only Dancing" was originally released by David Bowie in September 1, 1972 during his iconic Ziggy Stardust era. The song was written by Bowie and recorded with his backing band, The Spiders from Mars. It was not included on the original The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album but became a notable track due to its playful, ambiguous lyrics and glam rock sound. The song was controversial at the time for its

suggestive lyrics, which some interpreted as alluding to bisexuality, leading to limited airplay in certain markets.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the single’s original release, EMI issued a special edition picture disc in 2012, aligning with renewed interest in Bowie’s work during this period, particularly following the success of reissues and retrospectives of his catalog.

Release Details

Format: The release is a 7" picture disc, a collectible vinyl format featuring unique artwork printed directly on the vinyl. Picture discs are highly sought after by collectors due to their aesthetic appeal, though they sometimes sacrifice audio quality compared to standard vinyl.

Tracks:

A side //John, I'm Only Dancing (original single version)

(David Bowie) // DBJOHN 40A //Stereo // Publisher: North America Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World Tin toretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. Produced by David Bowie Originally 1972 Digital remaster 2012 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co. LLC under licence to EMI Records Ltd. Image credit: Photography by Mick Rock. 1972 Mick Rock.

AA side //John, I'm Only Dancing (sax version)

(David Bowie) // DBJOHN 40AA //Stereo // Publisher: North America -Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World Tin-toretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. Produced by David Bowie & Ken Scott.

Originally 1973 Digital remaster 2012 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co. LLC under licence to EMI Records Ltd. Image credit: Photography by Sukita. Sukita/The David Bowie Archive™™

2012 The copyright in this compilation is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2012 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. This label copy information is subject to copyright protection. All Rights Reserved. © 2012 EMI Records Ltd. // All rights of the producer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorised copying, hiring, renting, public performance and broadcasting of this record pro-hibited. //5099991589477// DBJOHN 40// Made in the EU // Remastered by Ray Staff at AIR Mastering// Design: Darren Evans//www.facebook.com/davidbowie