The Man Who Sold the World — 1970

A heavy, proto-metal turn with Mick Ronson's guitar to the fore. Dark and underrated. An early sign of his range. Where David Bowie's run begins — a strong starting point.

On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.

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More from David Bowie — where to go next

If you have The Man Who Sold the World, 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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