Changesonebowie

Changesonebowie is a compilation album by David Bowie, released in 1976 by RCA Records. The album features a collection of songs from David Bowie's Glam rock era, including hits like Space Oddity and Rebel Rebel. The compilation was released during a period of great change for David Bowie, who was transitioning from his Thin White Duke persona to his Berlin Trilogy era, which would see the release of albums like Low and Heroes with Brian Eno and Iggy Pop. This period also saw David Bowie collaborating with other artists, such as Queen and Giorgio Moroder.

Background

The compilation was released to capitalize on David Bowie's popularity, which had been boosted by the success of albums like The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Aladdin Sane. The album features songs from David Bowie's time with RCA Records, including tracks from the albums Hunky Dory and Diamond Dogs. The compilation also includes songs that David Bowie had recorded with other artists, such as Mick Ronson and Trevor Bolder. During this period, David Bowie was also touring with his Isolar Tour, which featured a setlist that included songs from the compilation, as well as other hits like Suffragette City and Moonage Daydream. The tour also saw David Bowie performing with other artists, such as Iggy Pop and Luther Vandross.

Track listing

The track listing for the compilation includes songs like Space Oddity, John, I'm Only Dancing, and Rebel Rebel, which were all released as singles by David Bowie. The album also features tracks like Suffragette City and Ziggy Stardust, which were originally released on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Other tracks on the compilation include Diamond Dogs and 1984, which were originally released on the album Diamond Dogs. The compilation also includes songs that David Bowie had recorded with other artists, such as Mick Ronson and Trevor Bolder, who were both members of The Spiders from Mars. The album's track listing showcases David Bowie's work with other notable artists, such as Brian Eno, Lou Reed, and Iggy Pop.

Release and reception

The compilation was released in 1976 to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the selection of songs and the album's production. The album was also a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in the UK Albums Chart and the top 20 in the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's release coincided with David Bowie's Isolar Tour, which featured a setlist that included many of the songs from the compilation. The tour also saw David Bowie performing with other artists, such as Iggy Pop and Luther Vandross, and featured a stage design created by Pierre La Roche. The compilation's release was also supported by RCA Records, which released several singles from the album, including Rebel Rebel and Suffragette City.

Chart performance

The compilation was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in the UK Albums Chart and the top 20 in the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's success can be attributed to the popularity of David Bowie at the time, as well as the strength of the songs included on the compilation. The album's chart performance was also boosted by the success of the singles released from the album, including Rebel Rebel and Suffragette City. The compilation's success also reflected the popularity of other artists associated with David Bowie, such as Brian Eno, Lou Reed, and Iggy Pop, who were all experiencing commercial success during this period. The album's chart performance was also influenced by the success of other albums released by RCA Records, such as Elvis Presley's Aloha from Hawaii and Dolly Parton's Jolene.

Reissues

The compilation has been reissued several times since its initial release, including a 1990 reissue by RykoDisc and a 2016 reissue by Parlophone Records. The reissues have included bonus tracks and remastered audio, and have been released in various formats, including CD and vinyl. The compilation's reissues have been well-received by fans and critics, who have praised the improved sound quality and the inclusion of bonus tracks. The reissues have also been supported by David Bowie's estate, which has released several other compilations and reissues of David Bowie's music, including The Best of David Bowie 1969/1974 and The Best of David Bowie 1974/1979. The compilation's reissues have also been influenced by the success of other reissues by RCA Records, such as Elvis Presley's The Complete Elvis Presley Masters and Dolly Parton's The Dolly Parton Box Set.