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David Bowie
Young Americans
RCA Victor · US · 1975 · Vinyl, LP, Album
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Release details
| Artist | David Bowie |
|---|---|
| Title | Young Americans |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Cat # | APL1-0998 |
| Format | Vinyl, LP, Album |
| Country | US |
| Year | 1975 |
| Genre | Rock, Funk / Soul |
| Style | Pop Rock, Soul |
| Speed | 33 ⅓ RPM |
| Media | VG+ |
| Sleeve | VG+ |
| Matrix / runout | Side A label matrix: APL1-0998-A Side B label matrix: APL1-0998-B Side A runout, variant 1: APL1-0998-A-205 I MCR AC Side B runout, variant 1: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A7 Side A runout, variant 2: APL1-0998-A-13S I MCR AC Side B runout, variant 2: APL1-0998-B-13S I MCR A7 Side A runout, variant 3: APL1-0998-A-22S I MCR AC Side B runout, variant 3: APL1-0998-B-13S I MCR A7 Side A runout, variant 4: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A1 Side B runout, variant 4: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A4 Side A runout, variant 5: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR AC Side B runout, variant 5: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR AC Side A runout, variant 6: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A1 Side B runout, variant 6: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A? Side A runout, variant 7: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A 5 Side B runout, variant 7: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A 6̶5̶ 5 Side A runout, variant 8: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR AC Side B runout, variant 8: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A6 Side A runout, variant 9: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A3 Side B runout variant 9: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A3 Side A runout, variant 10: APL1-0998-A-20S MCR I A5 Side B runout, variant 10: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A3 Side A runout, variant 11: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A1 Side B runout, variant 11: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A1 Side A runout, variant 12: APL1-0998-A-22S I MCR A2 Side B runout, variant 12: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A3 Side A runout, variant 13: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A2 Side B runout, variant 13: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A6 Side A runout, variant 14: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A4 Side B runout, variant 14: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A4 Side A runout, variant 15: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A4 Side B runout, variant 15: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A2 Side A runout, variant 16: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A3 Side B runout, variant 16: APL1-0998-B-11S MCR I A1 Side A runout, variant 17: APL1-0998-A-22S I MCR A1 Side B runout, variant 17: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A5 5 Side A runout, variant 18: APL1-0998-A-20S I MCR A3 Side B runout, variant 18: APL1-0998-B-10S I MCR A6 |
Tracklist
- A1Young Americans5:10
- A2Win4:44
- A3Fascination5:43
- A4Right4:13
- B1Somebody Up There Likes Me6:30
- B2Across The Universe4:30
- B3Can You Hear Me5:04
- B4Fame4:12
Release notes
Tan labels Indianapolis pressing, which is a first pressing despite orange labels versions being pressed at other plants during the same time.
Copies of this pressing used for promo have "Not For Sale Promotion Use Only" embossed at the top-right corner of the cover.
All tracks Recorded at Sigma Sound Philadelphia except B2 & B4 Recorded at Electric Lady N.Y.
All tracks Mixed at Record Plant N.Y. except A1 Mixed at Sound House London
Jean Fineberg courtesy Isis Buddah Records
John Lennon courtesy EMI/Capitol/Apple Records
Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler, Luther Vandross (P/K/A/ Vandross), Carlos Alomar, Robin Clark courtesy David Krevat and Ceilidh Productions
© 1975, RCA Records, New York, N.Y. • Printed in U.S.A.
First Side Total: 19 mins 50 secs
Second Side Total: 20 mins 16 secs
all selections: ©1974 Mainman (ASCAP) except
A3: ©1974 Elvee - Deekay Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
B2: ©1968 Maclen Music, Inc. (BMI)
B4: ©1975 Mainman /John Lennon/ Ceilidh Prod., Inc. (Published By Mainman - ASCAP; Lennon Music - BMI; ATV Music Corp. - BMI; Ceilidh Prod., Inc. -ASCAP)
℗ 1975 RCA Records
Runouts are etched, except for the last letter and digit in the string, which is stamped.
Lacquer cutting company, pressing plant derived from runouts.
Record grading guide
Every record is graded visually (and play-tested when in doubt) using the Goldmine standard — the same scale used by Discogs sellers worldwide. Media and sleeve are always graded separately.
| M | Mint — perfect, usually still sealed. We use this grade very rarely. |
|---|---|
| NM | Near Mint — looks barely played. No visible marks, plays clean. |
| VG+ | Very Good Plus — light signs of use, minor sleeve wear. Plays great; our most common grade. |
| VG | Very Good — visible wear, may have light surface noise that doesn't overpower the music. |
| G+ / G | Good — plays through without skipping but with noticeable noise. Priced accordingly. |
| F / P | Fair / Poor — filler or collector copies only. Always described in the notes. |
Anything worth mentioning that the grade doesn't capture is in the seller notes on each listing.