David Bowie – Let's Dance (Vinyl, LP, Album, 1983, EMI America SO-17093, Winchester Pressing, Bob Ludwig Mastering)
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Why This Record Matters
Let's Dance marked David Bowie’s major 1983 commercial resurgence and paired him with producer Nile Rodgers for a polished combination of rock, pop, and dance music. The album contains “Modern Love,” “China Girl,” and the title track, while Stevie Ray Vaughan’s lead guitar provides a distinctive blues-influenced counterpoint to Rodgers’ rhythm guitar and Bowie’s arrangements. Bob Clearmountain engineered and mixed the sessions, with Bob Ludwig handling the album’s mastering.
Collector Note
This 1983 U.S. EMI America SO-17093 edition is a Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester pressing, confirmed by the large –––◁ markings in the supplied runouts. Both sides carry MASTERDISK, and this edition is identified with Bob Ludwig’s mastering and lacquer cutting. This copy retains its original inner sleeve with photographs, lyrics, and credit information.
Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Label: EMI America – SO-17093
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Art Rock, Dance-pop, Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Side A: SO-1-17093-Z-6 #3 –––◁ [MASTERDISK]
Side B: SO-2-17093-Z-7 –––◁ [MASTERDISK]
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Modern Love – 4:46
A2 China Girl – 5:32
A3 Let's Dance – 7:38
A4 Without You – 3:08
Side B
B1 Ricochet – 5:14
B2 Criminal World – 4:25
B3 Cat People (Putting Out Fire) – 5:09
B4 Shake It – 3:49
Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
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