Album
Absolute Beginners
1986 · Rock
5 collectors on Gatefold own this
Absolute Beginners is a Rock album by David Bowie, originally released in 1986. On Gatefold: 53 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
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Tracklist
- 1Absolute Beginners (Single Version)5:37
- 2Absolute Beginners (Full Length Version)8:03
- 3Absolute Beginners (Dub Mix)5:39
- 4That's Motivation4:14
- 5Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu)3:13
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Art Rock
- polished
- triumphant
- cinematic
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Released in gloss colour-printed card sleeve, side opening, with curved thumbcut.
Absolute Beginners (UK 1986) (opens in a new tab) is the matt colour-printed paper sleeve.
Absolute Beginners (UK 1986) (opens in a new tab) includes an "Absolute Beginners Merchandise By Mail Order" insert.
Absolute Beginners (UK 1986) (opens in a new tab) is the limited edition square-shaped 7" picture disc release.
[Runouts:]
Runouts are stamped, except "BilBo TAPE ONE",
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Andy MackintoshBARITONE SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- David BowieVOCALS VOCALS, WRITTEN BY VOCALS, WRITTEN-BY
- Don WellerBARITONE SAXOPHONE BARITONE SAXOPHONE, SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Gary BarnacleSAXOPHONE TENOR SAXOPHONE
- Gordon MurphyBARITONE SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Janet ArmstrongBACKING VOCALS
- Kevin ArmstrongGUITAR
- Luis JardimPERCUSSION
- Mac GollehonTRUMPET
- Matthew SeligmanBASS
- Neil ContiDRUMS
- Paul WalkerSAXOPHONE
- Paul WeimarTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Rick WakemanKEYBOARDS PIANO
- Steve NieveKEYBOARDS
- Willie GarnettSAXOPHONE TENOR SAXOPHONE
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 53 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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