Bowie's 'plastic soul' record, embracing Philly soul and funk. Slick and surprising. The album that broke him in America. Released in 1975, it's a key entry in David Bowie's run.
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 Young Americans, these are the David Bowie records worth reaching for next.
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Station to Station1976 · RockStart here
- 2 Essential
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Hunky Dory1971 · RockClassic
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Aladdin Sane1973 · RockClassic
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Diamond Dogs1974 · RockClassic
If you like Young Americans, try
Toys in the AtticAerosmith
Blood on the TracksBob Dylan
Born to RunBruce Springsteen
One of These NightsEagles
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt CowboyElton John
Physical GraffitiLed Zeppelin