David Bowie – Lodger (Vinyl LP, 1979, RCA Victor AQL1-3254, Gatefold, Sterling / Gregg Calbi Mastering)

Why This Record Matters
Lodger is David Bowie’s 1979 studio album and the final release in the sequence commonly associated with his Berlin-era collaborations with Brian Eno. Produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, the album includes “D.J.,” “Look Back In Anger,” and “Boys Keep Swinging,” with contributions from Adrian Belew, Carlos Alomar, George Murray, Dennis Davis, and Simon House. Its combination of art rock, experimental arrangements, and unconventional song structures makes Lodger a distinctive entry in Bowie’s late-1970s catalog.

Collector Note
This 1979 U.S. RCA Victor pressing carries catalog number AQL1-3254 and is housed in the original gatefold sleeve, with this copy retaining its confirmed original printed lyric inner sleeve. Both supplied runouts carry the STERLING stamp and “gc” identification associated with mastering engineer Gregg Calbi at Sterling Sound. Particularly distinctive are the messages split between the two runouts: “NO SENSE IS BETTER...” on Side A and “...THAN NONE AT ALL.” on Side B, providing strong edition-specific identification for this pressing.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve: Included
Gatefold Sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: RCA Victor
Catalog Number: AQL1-3254
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AQL1-3254-A STERLING gc NO SENSE IS BETTER...
Side B: AQL1-3254-B ...THAN NONE AT ALL. STERLING gc

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Fantastic Voyage – 2:55
A2 African Night Flight – 2:54
A3 Move On – 3:16
A4 Yassassin (Turkish For: Long Live) – 4:10
A5 Red Sails – 3:43
Side B
B1 D.J. – 3:59
B2 Look Back In Anger – 3:08
B3 Boys Keep Swinging – 3:17
B4 Repetition – 2:59
B5 Red Money – 4:17

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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