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David Bowie – Station To Station
1976 · UK · RCA · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jun 14, 2026
- MMint
- $111.39
- NMNear Mint
- $99.67
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $76.22
- VGVery Good
- $52.76
- G+Good Plus
- $29.31
- GGood
- $17.59
- FFair
- $11.73
- PPoor
- $5.86
99 copies listed on Discogs from $5.88.
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
- APL1 1327 AAPL1-1327-A-1E A4OAPL1-1327-A-1E A1ACAPL1-1327-A-1E A1K WAPL1-1327-A-2E A2D WAPL1-1327-A-1E A1JAPL1-1327-A-2E A2OAPL1-1327-A-1E A1A M WAPL1-1327-A-1E A3AA WAPL1-1327-A-2E A2N WAPL1-1327-A-1E A1SAPL1-1327-A-1E A1LAPL1-1327-A-1E A1AK WAPL1-1327-A-1E A3V WAPL1-1327-A-1E A3OAPL1-1327-A-1E A1ADAPL1-1327-A-1E A1U WAPL1-1327-A-1E A4 GAPL1-1327-A-1E A1IAPL1-1327-A-1E A3AFAPL1-1327-A-1E A3O WAPL1-1327-A-1E A3T WAPL1-1327-A-1E A4KAPL1-1327-A-1E A1TAPL1-1327-A-1E A3M
- Runout — side B
- APL1 1327 BAPL1-1327-B-1E A2MAPL1-1327-B-2E A1R 2APL1-1327-B-1E A1G //APL1-1327-B-2E A1AC 2APL1-1327-B-2E A1KAPL1-1327-B-2E A1AHAPL1-1327-B-2E A1M 2APL1-1327-B-2E A1U 2APL1-1327-B-2E A1AI 2APL1-1327-B-1E A1M WAPL1-1327-B-1E A1N 2APL1-1327-B-1E A1VAPL1-1327-B-2E A1K WAPL1-1327-B-2E A1WMAPL1-1327-B-1E A1JAPL1-1327-B-2E A1AGAPL1-1327-B-1E A1I WAPL1-1327-B-2E A2AZAPL1-1327-B-1E A1E WAPL1-1327-B-2E A1XAPL1-1327-B-2E A1QMAPL1-1327-B-2E ̶A̶2̶ AIAJAPL1-1327-B-1E A1R MAPL1-1327-B-1E A1M
- Pressing Plant ID
- W(Runouts)
- Price Code
- ZZ
- Made By
- Garrodprint Ltd.
- Manufactured By
- RCA Ltd.
- Printed By
- Garrodprint Ltd.
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK
Specifications
- Artist
- David Bowie
- Genre
- Rock, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul, Funk, Art Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- RCA, RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- APL1-1327
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Station To Station10:18
- A2Golden Years4:03
- A3Word On A Wing6:05
- B1TVC 155:35
- B2Stay6:17
- B3Wild Is The Wind6:06
- Producer
- David Bowie
- Producer
- Harry Maslin
- Arranged By
- David Bowie
- Written-By
- David Bowie
- Written-By
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Written-By
- Ned Washington
About this record
The earliest UK pressing of Station To Station carries the orange RCA labels and matrix codes APL1-1327-A-1E A4O and APL1-1327-B-1E A2M, identifying it as a first issue distinct from later stereo-label variants. Pressed at either Garrodprint Ltd. or RCA Ltd. in the UK during 1976, this original arrived with a one-sided insert and plain patent inner sleeve—packaging details that shifted in subsequent reissues.
Demand remains strong: 3419 collectors want this pressing against 10106 who own one, yet 99 copies are currently listed for sale.
What drives its value
The UK first pressing commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy reaches 111.39 USD, while NM sits at 99.67 USD; the gap widens sharply at VG+ (76.22 USD) and VG (52.76 USD), reflecting how wear on the orange labels and early matrix surfaces directly erodes value.
Below VG, prices drop to 29.31 USD (G+) and 17.59 USD (G). The lowest asking price in the market is 5.88 USD, though 99 copies are listed across all grades.
This UK original trades at a premium over the simultaneous 1976 US and French pressings, which share the same catalogue number but carry different label designs and pressing plants. The 1999 Virgin and 2017 Parlophone reissues are substantially cheaper, making the 1976 UK first issue the collector's target.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number APL1-1327 on the sleeve and label. The matrix runout in the dead wax should read either APL1 1327 A or APL1 1327 B on the respective sides; earliest copies show APL1-1327-A-1E A4O (side A) and APL1-1327-B-1E A2M (side B).
The labels are orange with black print—later reissues switched to labels with "Stereo" printed at the bottom. The pressing plant name may appear in the runout as Garrodprint Ltd., RCA Ltd., or RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK; all three identify UK first pressings.
The sleeve features a monochrome photograph from The Man Who Fell To Earth and includes a one-sided printed insert with credits and a plain patent inner sleeve. No barcode appears on the original.
Grading hinges on label condition (orange dye fading and ring wear), vinyl surface cleanliness, and sleeve corner/spine creasing.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
First issue released with the orange labels and earliest runout matrices. Includes a one-sided insert with printed credits and a plain patent inner.
Later reissued with the "Stereo" printed mention on labels.
Steve Schapiro's name is correctly credited in a later reissue.
Front photo from the film 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'. Monochrome version of an original full colour shot. The latter was scheduled to be on the cover, per pre release publicity at the time, but was withdrawn just before the LP’s release and replaced with the black and white picture.
Publishing Info: A1 to B2: Bewlay Bros. Music / Chrysalis Music / MainMan Ltd. B3: Carlin Music Corp. A2: ℗1975 A1, A3 to B3: ℗1976 RCA Records
Recorded at (uncredited on release) , Los Angeles.
Track times not stated on the release.
RCA on sleeve, RCA Victor on labels
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 the UK first pressing from the US and French 1976 editions?
All three share catalogue APL1-1327, but the pressing plant and label design differ. The UK pressing was made at Garrodprint Ltd. or RCA Ltd. (UK addresses in the runout), while the US pressing came from RCA's American plant and the French from a separate facility. The UK first issue carries orange labels; later UK reissues added "Stereo" text. Check the dead-wax matrix string: UK first pressings read APL1-1327-A-1E A4O or APL1-1327-B-1E A2M. The US and French pressings have different matrix codes.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded UK first pressing is valued at 76.22 USD. This estimate reflects a record with light surface marks visible under strong light, minimal groove wear, and labels that show slight wear but retain most of their original orange colour. The VG+ price sits midway between NM (99.67 USD) and VG (52.76 USD), making condition assessment critical at this price point.
Why is the lowest asking price only 5.88 USD when the guide values a Poor copy at 5.86 USD?
The lowest asking price (5.88 USD) represents a single seller's current listing and likely reflects a Poor or Fair grade copy with heavy surface noise, label damage, or warping. The price guide value for Poor (5.86 USD) is a reference estimate, not a market floor. Outlier listings below or at guide minimums usually indicate heavily played or damaged stock.
Should I buy a 1999 Virgin or 2017 Parlophone reissue instead?
The 1976 UK first pressing commands a premium because it is the original issue with orange labels, early matrix codes, and the specific packaging (one-sided insert, plain patent inner) that collectors prioritize. The 1999 Virgin and 2017 Parlophone reissues are sonically identical but lack the historical provenance and are substantially cheaper. Buy the first pressing if you seek the original artifact; buy a reissue if you want the music at lower cost.
What does the release note about Steve Schapiro's name mean for value?
The earliest UK pressings do not credit photographer Steve Schapiro on the sleeve; his name was added in a later reissue. This absence is a marker of the true first pressing. Collectors value the original state, so a copy without the Schapiro credit is more desirable and rarer than later printings that corrected it. Check the back cover or inner sleeve for the credit line.