David Bowie – Young Americans (50th anniversary) LP

David Bowie – Young Americans (50th anniversary)

For Bowie fans, 2025 brings a long-awaited 50th anniversary reissue of the ‘Young Americans’ album, presenting Bowie at his most soulful and swinging, with two of his most beloved tracks, ‘Fame’ and the title track ‘Young Americans’, closing and opening the album respectively.

Like the previous 50th anniversary editions, the ‘Young Americans’ album comes in a limited half-speed mastered vinyl pressing.

"Young Americans" marked a significant pivot in Bowie's chameleon-like career, introducing listeners to his foray into soul and funk, diverging from his glam rock roots. The album's sound is heavily influenced by the vibrant Philly Soul movement, infused with smooth, jazzy funk elements, and adorned with lush saxophone solos and rich backing vocals. The album’s production quality is exquisitely polished, featuring contributions from a host of talented musicians that helped to authentically capture the essence of American soul music, albeit through Bowie's unique British lens. And on this half-speed master vinyl reissue, all the small detail's sparkle greater than ever before.

Tracklist:
SIDE ONE
1. Young Americans
2. Win
3. Fascination
4. Right

SIDE TWO
1. Somebody Up There Likes Me
2. Across The Universe
3. Can You Hear Me
4. Fame

Label: Polygram
Released: 1975/2025