David Bowie Station to Station 1976 UK 1st Press A-1E/B-1E RCA Orange Label EX
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Description
David Bowie Station to Station 1976 UK 1st Press A-1E/B-1E RCA Orange Label LP EX VG+
Item Description
Overview
Up for auction is a highly collectible UK First Pressing of David Bowie's 1976 masterpiece, Station to Station. This is the definitive "Thin White Duke" era record, bridging the gap between the "Plastic Soul" of Young Americans and the experimental "Berlin Trilogy" that followed.
Identification & Rarity Details
This specific copy features the earliest possible runout matrices, identifying it as a true first issue from the initial 1976 production run. Collectors prize the "1E" cut for its superior dynamic range compared to later reissues.
• Catalog Number: APL1-1327
• Label: Original RCA Victor Orange Label (No "Stereo" text, which is correct for 1st press).
• Matrix / Runout (Side A): APL1-1327-A-1E
• Matrix / Runout (Side B): APL1-1327-B-1E
• Inner Sleeve: Original white paper sleeve with correct date-coding (where visible).
• Origin: Made in Great Britain.
Full Tracklist
Side One:
1. Station to Station (10:08)
2. Golden Years (4:03)
3. Word on a Wing (6:00)
Side Two:
1. TVC 15 (5:29)
2. Stay (6:08)
3. Wild Is the Wind (5:58)
Detailed Condition Report
Please refer to the high-resolution photos for a visual representation.
• Vinyl (Media): The vinyl retains a beautiful high-gloss mirror finish. Under bright light, only a few light, non-feelable surface hairlines are visible. The labels are exceptionally clean with minimal spindle marking, indicating this record has been handled with great care. Grade: Excellent (EX).
• Sleeve (Cover): The iconic black-and-white still from The Man Who Fell to Earth is crisp. There is very minor age-related foxing (tiny brown spots) on the white borders, which is standard for this specific unlaminated 1970s card stock. The spine is fully legible and the corners remain sharp. Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+).
• Insert: Includes the original credits insert.
Why Buy This Record?
• The "1E" Sonic Experience: Audiophiles consider the A-1E/B-1E UK cut to be the "holy grail" for this album—it offers a warmer, more punchy soundstage than any modern digital remaster.
• Investment Grade: As a true UK first press in this condition, it is a blue-chip item for Bowie collectors and a piece of rock history that continues to appreciate in value.
• Complete Package: Finding a clean copy with the original insert and the first-run matrix numbers is increasingly difficult.
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