Aladdin Sane — 1973

Ziggy goes to America, harder and more fractured, with Mike Garson's wild piano on the title track. Glam at its most adventurous. A thrilling follow-up. The one in the run that sometimes gets overlooked — don't let it.

On vinyl: Both originals and reissues can sound excellent — the mastering matters more than the era.

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More from David Bowie — where to go next

If you have Aladdin Sane, these are the David Bowie records worth reaching for next.

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2. 2
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