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David Bowie – Aladdin Sane
1973 · UK · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 2, 2026
- MMint
- $28.50
- NMNear Mint
- $25.50
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $19.50
- VGVery Good
- $13.50
- G+Good Plus
- $7.50
- GGood
- $4.50
- FFair
- $3
- PPoor
- $1.50
187 copies listed on Discogs from $12.52.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- C PRS 4543CPRY 4543-3T A2ADCPRY 4543-3T A6AAACPRY 4543-3T A2FCPRY 4543-3T A1AAVCPRY 4543-3T A1NCPRY 4543-3T A2PCPRY 4543-3T A2JCPRY 4543-3T A1YCPRY 4543-3T A2AA AFCPRY 4543-3T A/A,DCPRY 4543-3T A2AGCPRY 4543-3T A2AAXCPRY 4543-3T A1AFCPRY 4543-3T A2AAKCPRY 4543-3T A5ANCPRY 4543-3T A2ANCPRY 4543-3T A5JCPRY 4543-3T A2AADCPRY 4543-3T A1AAAHCPRY 4543-3T A1ECPRY 4543-3T A1ATCPRY 4543-3T A1XCPRY 4543-3T A5PCPRY 4543-3T A2RCPRY 4543-3T A2GCPRY 4543-3T A1 AMCPRY 4543-3T A1 RCPRY 4543-3T A2 ASCPRY 4543-3T A4CPRY 4543-3T A2HCPRY 4543-3T A1FCPRY 4543-3T A2AASCPRY 4543-3T A2K
- Runout — side B
- C PRS 4544CPRY 4544-3T A2AFCPRY 4544-3T A2AAAFCPRY 4544-3T A2FCPRY 4544-3T A5AARCPRY 4544-3T A1SCPRY 4544-3T A1AFCPRY 4544-3T A2NCPRY 4544-3T A# GBCPRY 4544-3T A7RCPRY 4544-3T A5 I-ICPRY 4544-3T A2AGCPRY 4544-3T A4JCPRY 4544-3T A#6 AECPRY 4544-3T A# 6ANCPRY 4544-3T A5AAUCPRY 4544-3T A5SCPRY 4544-3T A4CPRY 4544-3T A5AZCPRY 4544-3T A5AAMCPRY 4544-3T A1FCPRY 4544-3T A5UCPRY 4544-3T A2ACPRY 4544-3T A1GCPRY 4544-3T A1AHCPRY 4544-3T A4YCPRY 4544-3T A1AGCPRY 4544-3T A1ICPRY 4544-3T A5TCPRY 4544-3T A1XCPRY 4544-3T A5 WCPRY 4544-3T A1PCPRY 4544-3T A2DCPRY 4544-3T A5AADCPRY 4543-3T A0CPRY 4544-3T A1 Y
- Record Company
- MainMan
- Record Company
- RCA Ltd.
- Manufactured By
- RCA Ltd.
- Made By
- Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK
- Recorded At
- Trident Studios
Specifications
- Artist
- David Bowie
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Glam, Rock & Roll
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- RS 1001
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Watch That Man4:30
- A2Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?)5:15
- A3Drive-In Saturday4:38
- A4Panic In Detroit4:30
- A5Cracked Actor3:01
- B1Time5:10
- B2The Prettiest Star3:28
- B3Let's Spend The Night Together3:10
- B4The Jean Genie4:06
- B5Lady Grinning Soul3:53
- Producer [Produced By]
- David Bowie
- Producer [Produced By]
- Ken Scott
- Mixed By
- Ken Scott
- Mixed By
- Mick Ronson
- Engineer [Engineered By]
- Ken Scott
- Engineer [Engineered By]
- Mike Moran
About this record
The UK first pressing of Aladdin Sane carries matrix stamps CPRY 4543-3T and CPRY 4544-3T in the dead wax, identifying it as a product of RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK rather than a later reissue. Demand among collectors remains robust: 5762 want it against 16698 who own a copy, yet only 187 copies are listed for sale, keeping prices firm across all grades.
What drives its value
This 1973 UK pressing commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy reaches 28.50 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 25.50 USD; the spread widens as condition drops—VG+ at 19.50 USD, VG at 13.50 USD, and Good+ at 7.50 USD.
The lowest asking price observed is 12.52 USD, suggesting worn copies trade below the VG guide estimate. The original UK pressing holds value against the 2016 Parlophone reissue and a 1973 German pressing (both catalogue LSP 4852), because Bowie's original gatefold—with printed inner sleeve, composition locations printed on labels, and early copies bearing a Fan Club card—remains the definitive artifact.
With 187 copies in active sale and 5762 collectors seeking one, scarcity is relative but real enough to sustain the 28.50 USD ceiling for pristine stock.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number RS 1001 (UK) or LSP 4852 (also used for the German pressing). Examine the dead wax on both sides: Side A should read CPRY 4543-3T A2AD stamped, and Side B CPRY 4544-3T A2AF stamped; the etched portion will show additional matrix detail.
The label must credit RCA Victor, UK, and state 'Manufactured by RCA Limited, England.' The gatefold sleeve is matte thick cardboard with a printed cardboard inner sleeve listing lyrics; early copies include a David Bowie Fan Club application card glued inside. The pressing plant credit appears as 'Interpak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England' on the inner sleeve or label.
Grade by surface cleanliness (the original lacquer masters were mastered at Trident Studios, London, and vinyl quality varies), sleeve condition (gatefold cardboard is prone to splitting and seam separation), and label print clarity. Bowie's harmonica is uncredited on the label, a quirk of this pressing.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
This album comes in a matte thick cardboard gatefold sleeve with printed cardboard inner sleeve containing lyrics for the songs except for the cover version "Let's Spend The Night Together". Initial copies included a David Bowie Fan Club application card.
Recorded at Trident Studios, London. A MainMan Production
Linda Lewis appears by courtesy of Reprise Records. Bowie's harmonica playing is uncredited on the LP.
The record label has the following in parentheses for the tracks being the locations where the songs were composed: A1 Watch That Man (New York) A2 Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?) (R.H.M.S. "Ellinis") A3 Drive-In Saturday (Seattle - Phoenix) A4 Panic In Detroit (Detroit) A5 Cracked Actor (Los Angeles) B1 Time (New Orleans) B2 The Prettiest Star (Gloucester Road) B4 The Jean Genie (Detroit and New York) B5 Lady Grinning Soul (London)
Interpak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England
A1 to B1, B5: © 1973 MainMan B2: © 1970 Design Music Ltd. B3: Essex Music International B4: © 1972 Titanic/Chrysalis
℗ 1973 RCA Records Manufactured by RCA Limited, England from master recordings of RCA Records.
Matrix / Runout: 'CPRY 4543-3T' and 'CPRY 4544-3T' stamped, everything else etched.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this UK pressing from the German pressing, both numbered LSP 4852?
The UK pressing carries the catalogue number RS 1001 on the label and sleeve; the German pressing uses only LSP 4852. Check the dead wax matrix: UK copies stamp CPRY 4543-3T and CPRY 4544-3T. The label must state 'Manufactured by RCA Limited, England' and credit 'Interpak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England.' The German pressing will show different manufacturing information.
What is a VG+ copy worth today?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 19.50 USD. However, the lowest asking price currently observed across all listings is 12.52 USD, indicating that worn or problem copies trade below the VG guide estimate. This gap reflects the condition-sensitive market for this title.
Should I expect to find a Fan Club card in the sleeve?
Initial copies included a David Bowie Fan Club application card. Not all surviving copies retain it—many were removed, lost, or discarded decades ago. Its presence adds collectible value but is not guaranteed. Check inside the gatefold before grading the complete package.
Why does the label list composition locations in parentheses?
The record label credits each track with the city or place where it was composed: Watch That Man (New York), Aladdin Sane (R.H.M.S. Ellinis), Drive-In Saturday (Seattle - Phoenix), and so on. This is a distinctive feature of the original 1973 UK pressing and does not appear on all reissues. It reflects the album's conceptual geography and is part of the original design intent.
What is a Mint copy worth?
A Mint graded copy is estimated at 28.50 USD according to the price guide. This represents the highest valuation and applies only to unplayed or near-unplayed stock with pristine sleeve and labels. Most copies in circulation grade lower due to age and use.