A barely played UK first pressing of David Bowie’s 1972 masterpiece The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, on RCA Records.

As a first pressing, there is no mention of Bowie’s management company Mainman on the sleeve or disc, which credits the publishing to Titanic Music/Chrysalis Music, with the additional credit ‘A Gem Production.’  The disc is in Near Mint condition, with no spindle marks on either label, and just a few superficial scuffs and very minor silent pressing marks on Side 2.  It plays beautifully throughout.  The cover is in Near Mint condition as well.  The custom photo innersleeve is in VG++ condition, with the expected wrinkling, but no other issues.

A beautiful copy of the essential Bowie LP.

Matrix numbers: BGBS 0864 1E (stamped) B2AAO (etched)/BGBS 0865 2E (stamped) A4U (etched)/