The album features 16 tracks spanning 1969 to 1979. Because of the vinyl's physical limits, several tracks—including "Life on Mars?" and "Diamond Dogs"—were unique K-Tel edits to fit nearly 60 minutes of music onto a single LP.
While the physical 1980 LP is a common find at shops like RenewRecords for roughly ($20), the high-res digital versions are often traded in audiophile communities as "vinyl rips" to preserve the specific sound of the 1980 masters. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. David Bowie The Best of Bowie 1980 UK Vinyl LP NE1111 David Bowie The Best Of Bowie 1980 -24.96- FLAC LP
Released on , just as Bowie was transitioning from his experimental Berlin era into the commercial heights of the 1980s, this compilation served as a bridge. It was a budget-friendly collection produced by K-Tel International in association with RCA Records, primarily targeting the UK and European markets. Tracklist Highlights The album features 16 tracks spanning 1969 to 1979