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David Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
1972 · UK · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jul 13, 2026
- MMint
- $628.04
- NMNear Mint
- $561.93
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $429.71
- VGVery Good
- $297.49
- G+Good Plus
- $165.27
- GGood
- $99.16
- FFair
- $66.11
- PPoor
- $33.05
134 copies listed on Discogs from $10.66.
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
- BGBS 0864BGBS 0864 - 1EBGBS 0864 - 2EBGBS 0864 - 1E A1NBGBS 0864 - 2E A11IBGBS 0864 - 1E B1ALBGBS 0864 - 1E A1TBGBS 0864 - 1E B1YBGBS 0864 - 1E B2QBGBS 0864 - 1E B5IBGBS 0864 - 1E B2- A A QBGBS 0864 - 1E B1HBGBS 0864 - 1E B2- AAGBGBS 0864-1E B1 AALBGBS 0864 - 1E B5HA/BGBS 0864-6E A1AMA/BGBS 0864-6E A1ACBG 0864-1E B2AAVBGBS 0864-1E B2AEBGBS 0864-1E B1ADBGBS 0864 - 1E B4KBGBS-0864-1E BIAABGBS 0864-1E B6HBGBS 0864-1E BIAVBGBS 0864 - 1E A1CBGBS 0864 - 1E A1LBGBS 0864 - 1E B6GBGBS 0864 - 1E B3KBGBS 0864 - 1E B1AG
- Runout — side B
- BGBS 0865BGBS 0865 - 1EBGBS 0865 - 2EBGBS 0865 - 1E A1QBGBS 0865 - 2E A8ASBGBS 0865 - 2E A2RBGBS 0865 - 1E A1AAIBGBS 0865 - 1E A4KBGBS 0865 - 2E A2IBGBS 0865 - 2E A8XBGBS 0865-2E A 6 CBGBS 0865 - 1E A3CBGBS 0865-2E A4SBGBS 0865-2E A2AABBGBS 0865-4E A2TBGBS 0865-4E A2PBG 0865-2E A6NBGBS 0865-2E A2ABBGBS 0865 - 1E A5EBGBS 0865 - 2E A8JBGBS-0865-1E A5BBGBS 0865-4E A1DBGBS 0865-2E A2AIBGBS 0865 - 1E A1JBGBS 0865 - 1E A1BGBS 0864 - 4E A1CBGBS 0864 - 2E A5KBGBS 0865 - 2E A2ABGBS 0865 - 1E A1AP
- Record Company
- RCA Ltd.
- Record Company
- RCA Corporation
- Record Company
- GEM (6)
- Manufactured By
- RCA Ltd.
- Printed By
- Robert Stace
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK
Specifications
- Artist
- David Bowie
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Glam, Classic Rock
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- SF 8287
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Five Years4:42
- A2Soul Love3:34
- A3Moonage Daydream4:40
- A4Starman4:10
- A5It Ain't Easy2:58
- B1Lady Stardust3:22
- B2Star2:47
- B3Hang On To Yourself2:40
- B4Ziggy Stardust3:13
- B5Suffragette City3:25
- B6Rock 'N' Roll Suicide2:58
- Producer
- David Bowie
- Producer
- Ken Scott
- Arranged By [Arrangements]
- David Bowie
- Arranged By [Arrangements]
- Mick Ronson
- Written-By
- David Bowie
- Written-By
- Ron Davies
About this record
The first UK pressing of Ziggy Stardust carries the RCA Ltd. plant stamp in its dead wax—BGBS 0864 and BGBS 0865 with the -1E suffix—marking it as a product of RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK rather than any later reissue. The original 1972 release came with glossy non-paper labels, a tour insert dated June 2–25, 1972, and a Titanic Music publishing credit on the back sleeve, all details that vanish on second-issue copies.
Demand among collectors remains acute: 15176 want it against 24263 who own one, yet only 134 copies are listed for sale across the market.
What drives its value
This 1972 UK original commands a steep price gradient tied entirely to condition. A Mint copy reaches 628.04 USD, while NM drops to 561.93 USD; the VG+ tier sits at 429.71 USD and VG at 297.49 USD—a spread that reflects how few copies survive unplayed.
The lowest asking price of 10.66 USD belongs to heavily worn stock. The 134 copies currently for sale span all grades, but originals with the Titanic Music credit and tour insert are scarcer than the 2016 Parlophone reissue (DB69734) or the undated German RCA Victor pressing.
First pressings from the RCA Ltd. plant command premiums because they predate the Mainman logo redesign and represent the album's initial commercial release, before Bowie's management restructured the sleeve artwork.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SF 8287 (UK) or LSP 4702 (also printed on UK copies) on the cover and label. The dead-wax matrix must read BGBS 0864 or BGBS 0865, optionally followed by -1E.
The label should state RCA Victor and show glossy, non-paper stock. The back sleeve must credit Titanic Music (not Mainman) and lack the Mainman logo; the front cover will show a rectangle where US artwork has been obscured to insert UK details.
An inner sleeve with lyrics and band portraits should accompany the record. Original tour inserts promoting dates from June 2–25, 1972 are a hallmark of first copies.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the sleeve for foxing or seam splits; even light surface marks drop a Mint copy into NM territory.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
The album was recorded at Trident Studios, London, between November 8th, 1971 and February 4th, 1972, except "It Ain't Easy", recorded July 9th, 1971 during the 'Hunky Dory' sessions.
First UK issue. Glossy non paper labels. Inner sleeve includes lyrics and band portraits. Initial copies came with a single sheet insert promoting the then current tour running 2nd through 25th June, 1972. Other identifying features include a Titanic Music publishing credit and no Mainman logo on the back of the sleeve. Later issues have a Mainman publishing credit in place of Titanic and include a Mainman logo on the rear of the sleeve.
The front cover of this issue is derived from the US artwork, with the RCA Victor logo and US catalogue number obscured. (It is possible to discern a rectangle over which the UK details have been placed.) Not to be confused with the second issue cover, where the catalogue number alone has been replaced.
First and second cat # on cover and labels, third on inner sleeve.
A1 to A4, B1 to B6 - Titanic Music / Chrysalis Music A5 - Rondor Music A Gem Production Ⓟ 1972 RCA Records Manufactured by RCA Limited, England
© 1972 RCA Limited Printed in England by Robert Stace RCA Limited, Record Division, RCA House, Curzon Street, London W1
[Inner sleeve] All songs © copyright 1971, 1972 by Titanic Music Limited / Chrysalis Music Limited.
"TO BE PLAYED AT MAXIMUM VOLUME."
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the price difference between a VG+ and VG copy of this pressing?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 429.71 USD and a VG copy at 297.49 USD. The gap reflects the sensitivity of early Bowie pressings to wear; even light play can soften the gloss of the non-paper labels and introduce surface noise.
How do I know if I have the first UK issue and not a later reissue?
The first issue carries the Titanic Music publishing credit on the back sleeve and no Mainman logo. The front cover shows a visible rectangle where the US artwork has been masked to place UK catalogue details. Later issues replace Titanic with Mainman and add the Mainman logo to the rear. An original tour insert promoting June 2–25, 1972 dates is also exclusive to first copies.
What does the matrix BGBS 0864 -1E tell me?
The BGBS 0864 and BGBS 0865 matrices identify this as a product of RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK. The -1E suffix indicates a first pressing (E = England). These runout stamps are stamped into the dead wax and are the definitive way to separate the 1972 original from later reissues like the 2016 Parlophone (DB69734).
Why is the lowest asking price only 10.66 USD when Mint copies sell for 628.04 USD?
The 10.66 USD figure represents a heavily damaged or unplayable copy—likely graded Poor or Fair—whereas the 628.04 USD Mint price assumes an unplayed, sealed original with pristine labels and sleeve. The 134 copies for sale span all conditions; most fall between VG and G+, where prices range from 297.49 USD down to 99.16 USD.
Is the 1972 UK pressing more valuable than the 2016 Parlophone reissue?
Yes. The 1972 RCA Ltd. pressing is the original first issue, recorded between November 8, 1971 and February 4, 1972 (with one track from July 9, 1971). The 2016 Parlophone reissue (DB69734) is a remaster and carries no original dead-wax matrix or Titanic Music credit. Collectors prioritize the 1972 original; the price guide reflects only the original UK pressing.