Blackstar — 2016

A dark, jazz-inflected final statement released days before his death, mortality woven throughout. Brave and haunting. A profound farewell. Released in 2016, it's the kind of later record that serious fans treasure.

On vinyl: Released during the vinyl resurgence — new copies are readily available from most record shops.

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More from David Bowie — where to go next

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

1. 1
   Station to Station1976 · Rock
   Start here
2. 2
   The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars1972 · Rock
   Essential
3. 3
   Hunky Dory1971 · Rock
   Classic
4. 4
   Aladdin Sane1973 · Rock
   Classic
5. 5
   Diamond Dogs1974 · Rock
   Classic

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