Young Americans — 1975

Bowie's 'plastic soul' record, embracing Philly soul and funk. Slick and surprising. The album that broke him in America. Mid-catalogue, but far from a placeholder.

On vinyl: A heavily reissued catalogue — read the remaster reviews before committing to a pressing.

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More from David Bowie — where to go next

If you have Young Americans, 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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