David Bowie – Young Americans
Label: |
Parlophone – DB 74764 |
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Country: |
Worldwide |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Rock |
Style: |
Soul |
Tracklist
| A1 | Young Americans | 5:12 | |
| A2 | Win | 4:44 | |
| A3 | Fascination | 5:45 | |
| A4 | Right | 4:15 | |
| B1 | Somebody Up There Likes Me | 6:33 | |
| B2 | Across The Universe | 4:31 | |
| B3 | Can You Hear Me | 5:05 | |
| B4 | Fame | 4:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
- Copyright © – Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC
- Copyright © – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Licensed To – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Published By – Jones Music America
- Published By – ARZO Publishing
- Published By – Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – Chrysalis Music
- Published By – RZO Music Ltd.
- Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
- Published By – Elvee-Deekay Music, Inc.
- Published By – EMI April Music
- Published By – Uncle Ronnie's Music Co.
- Published By – Colgems EMI
- Published By – Sony/ATV Songs LLC
- Published By – Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd.
- Published By – Unitunes Music
- Published By – Lenono Music
- Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios
- Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
- Mixed At – Sound House, London
- Mixed At – Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BG28984
Credits
- Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Tony Visconti
- Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Luther Vandross
- Backing Vocals [Vocal Backups] – Warren Peace
- Bass – Willy Weeks*
- Drums – Dennis Davis
- Engineer [Electric Lady] – Eddie Kramer (tracks: B2, B4)
- Engineer [Record Plant] – Harry Maslin (tracks: A2 to B4)
- Engineer [Sigma Sound] – Carl Parulow* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3)
- Guitar – John Lennon (tracks: B2)
- Keyboards – Michael Garson*
- Percussion – Ralph McDonald*
- Photography By [Cover Photograph] – Eric Stephen Jacobs
- Producer [Produced], Mixed By – Tony Visconti (tracks: A1 to B1)
- Saxophone – David Sanborn
- Tape Op [Tape Operator, Electric Lady] – David Whitman* (tracks: B2, B4)
- Tape Op [Tape Operator, Record Plant] – Kevin Herron (tracks: A2 to B4)
- Tape Op [Tape Operator, Sigma Sound] – Mike Hutchinson* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3)
Notes
The LP is issued in a white poly lined inner sleeve and housed in a textured jacket. The package also includes a large format lyrics insert, a replica of the 'Fascination' RCA album ad, plus a replica of the original white paper inner sleeve.
2016 is printed on centre labels and sleeve, but the LP wasn't released until February 2017.
Catalog number as 0190295990343 (DB 74765) on spine.
Catalog number as DB 74764 on rear sleeve (most likely a typo).
Catalog number as DB 74765 on labels.
All runout details are etched, and all Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., “⊥” vs “T”) and/or mirrored (e.g., “1△” vs “△↾”).
A1 recorded at Sigma Sound Philadelphia, mixed at Sound House London
A2 to B1 & B3 recorded at Sigma Sound Philadelphia, mixed at Record Plant N.Y.
B2 & B4 recorded at Electric Lady N.Y., mixed at Record Plant N.Y.
A1 to B1 & B3: ℗ 1974
B2: ℗ 1968
B4: ℗ 1975
[Sticker on front cover:]
Remastered heavyweight 180g vinyl
[Rear sleeve:]
Jean Fineberg courtesy Buddah Records
John Lennon courtesy Apple Records
Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler, Luther Vandross (P/K/A Vandross) Carlos Alomar, Robin Clark courtesy Ceilidh Productions
Originally ℗ 1975 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. Remaster ℗ 2016 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2016 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...] © 2016 Parlophone Records Ltd.
[Lyrics insert:]
First side total 19 mins 50 secs
Second side total 20 mins 16 secs
Printed in the E.U.
[Label side A:]
All songs published by North America - Jones Music America (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). Rest of World - Jones Music America/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. except 3 published by North America - Elvee Deekay Music, Inc. (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, EMI-April Music o/b/o Uncle Ronnie's Music Co (ASCAP). Colgems-EMI (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Rest of World - Elvee Deekay Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
[Label side B:]
All songs published by North America - Jones Music America (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). Rest of World - Jones Music America/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. except 2. published by North America - Sony ATV Songs LLC. Rest of World - Sony ATV Music Publishing Limited, and 4. published by North America - Jones Music America (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, Unitunes Music (ASCAP), a Division of Unidisc Music Inc., Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music (ASCAP), Lenono Music (BMI). Rest of World - Jones Music America/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd., Unitunes Music a Division of Unidisc Music Inc., Lenono Music.
[Labels both sides:]
℗ 1975
℗ 1975 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
Remaster ℗ 2016 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
© 2016 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...] © 2016 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. [...]
Made in the EU.
2016 is printed on centre labels and sleeve, but the LP wasn't released until February 2017.
Catalog number as 0190295990343 (DB 74765) on spine.
Catalog number as DB 74764 on rear sleeve (most likely a typo).
Catalog number as DB 74765 on labels.
All runout details are etched, and all Optimal plating symbols may be inverted (e.g., “⊥” vs “T”) and/or mirrored (e.g., “1△” vs “△↾”).
A1 recorded at Sigma Sound Philadelphia, mixed at Sound House London
A2 to B1 & B3 recorded at Sigma Sound Philadelphia, mixed at Record Plant N.Y.
B2 & B4 recorded at Electric Lady N.Y., mixed at Record Plant N.Y.
A1 to B1 & B3: ℗ 1974
B2: ℗ 1968
B4: ℗ 1975
[Sticker on front cover:]
Remastered heavyweight 180g vinyl
[Rear sleeve:]
Jean Fineberg courtesy Buddah Records
John Lennon courtesy Apple Records
Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler, Luther Vandross (P/K/A Vandross) Carlos Alomar, Robin Clark courtesy Ceilidh Productions
Originally ℗ 1975 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. Remaster ℗ 2016 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2016 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...] © 2016 Parlophone Records Ltd.
[Lyrics insert:]
First side total 19 mins 50 secs
Second side total 20 mins 16 secs
Printed in the E.U.
[Label side A:]
All songs published by North America - Jones Music America (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). Rest of World - Jones Music America/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. except 3 published by North America - Elvee Deekay Music, Inc. (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, EMI-April Music o/b/o Uncle Ronnie's Music Co (ASCAP). Colgems-EMI (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Rest of World - Elvee Deekay Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
[Label side B:]
All songs published by North America - Jones Music America (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music (ASCAP). Rest of World - Jones Music America/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. except 2. published by North America - Sony ATV Songs LLC. Rest of World - Sony ATV Music Publishing Limited, and 4. published by North America - Jones Music America (ASCAP) istered by ARZO Publishing, Unitunes Music (ASCAP), a Division of Unidisc Music Inc., Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP) o/b/o EMI Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music (ASCAP), Lenono Music (BMI). Rest of World - Jones Music America/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd., Unitunes Music a Division of Unidisc Music Inc., Lenono Music.
[Labels both sides:]
℗ 1975
℗ 1975 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
Remaster ℗ 2016 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC under exclusive license to Parlophone Records Ltd.
© 2016 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. [...] © 2016 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company. [...]
Made in the EU.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Sticker on shrink wrap, scanned): 190295990343
- Barcode (Sticker on shrink wrap, text): 0 190295 990343
- Barcode (Sticker on shrink wrap, compacted text): 0190295990343
- Label Code: LC30419
- Rights Society: GEMA/MS
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): DB 74765 A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): DB 74765 B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): BG28984-01 A1 0190295990343
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): BG28984-01 B1 0190295990343
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 2): 0190295990343 BG28984-01 A1 2ɅɅ
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 2): 0190295990343 BG28984-01 B1 4X
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): 0190295990343 BG28984-01 A1 2=Ʌ
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 3): 0190295990343 BG28984-01 B1 3T
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 4): 0190295990343 BG28984-01 A1 =3
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 4): 0190295990343 BG28984-01 B1 4T
Other Versions (5 of 208)
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Young Americans (Cassette, Album, Orange Paper Labels) | RCA | PK 11678 | UK | 1975 | ||
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Young Americans (LP, Album, Stereo, No 'Stereo' On Labels) | RCA Victor | RS 1006 | UK | 1975 | ||
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Young Americans (LP, Album, Stereo, Hollywood Pressing) | RCA Victor | APL1-0998 | US | 1975 | ||
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Young Americans (LP, Album, Stereo) | RCA Victor | APL1-0998 | Spain | 1975 | ||
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Young Americans (LP, Album, Stereo) | RCA Victor | APL1-0998, APL1 0998 | Italy | 1975 |
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Reviews
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Edited 4 months agoGreat packaging and, most importantly, pressing quality and mastering. I don't have an original to compare to but the vinyl is absolutely silent, mostly flat and very detailed and dynamic (Ortofon 2M Black).
In the last 2 years Optimal has been producing the most consistent quality pressings. Completely on par (perhaps better than) RTI and Quality. -
Quiet vinyl, no clicks and pops, great sounding pressing. Can only recommend this version. -
Hmmm…not the best sounding of the Bowie reissues. A little flat, not very dynamic and the mix is kind of muddled. Instrument separation is lacking. Not cut very hot. Still better than the CD — no horrible sibilance / overmodulation on the track Fame. -
Edited 2 years agoVery flat, very clean and great sound. First time I played this, there were skips everywhere, mainly on Side B. Every subsequent listen has been perfectly fine though, so take caution and don't sell immediately if it skips -
Great sounding version for me to properly listen to this Bowie album to for the first time having not really given it the time of day before.
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This 'Young Americans' pressing is one of the better Bowie Parlophone reissues, and it's definitely a good starter copy. It's warm and rich, which is a sound that many people like. However, I prefer the tan label RCA original. It's much brighter, but it's got much better soundstage detail and vocal/instrument separation; you can literally hear the post-nasal drip on that one. In comparison, this reissue sounds thicker and not necessarily in a desired way, but I can see why many would enjoy it.
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Surprised to see so many positive reviews of this pressing, I returned my first and found that the second had a similar issue with skipping & scratches. I may well have gotten unlucky, but I would advise a different pressing. -
Sounds Incredible!! Nice pressing. Every track is great but the "Somebody Up There Likes Me" track get's me up off the couch and dancing every time. -
Superb remastering and packaging. The current Bowie RM RE have been spot-on, and are your ‘go to pressings. -
Fantastic! Clean, flat and flawless pressing. Dynamic with a nice sound stage. It has a full, warm, rich and expansive sound. I got mine from Amazon. This one was done right!
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