David Bowie — Low
Known pressings
24 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1977 | GB | RCA Victor | PL 12030 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | JP | RCA | RVP-6154 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1977 | US | RCA | CPL1-2030 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1980 | US | RCA | AYL1-3856 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | DE | RCA | CL 13856 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | DE | RCA | PD83856 | CD |
| 1984 | US | RCA | PCD1-2030 | CD |
| 1984 | XE | RCA International | NL 83856 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1991 | JP | 東芝EMI 株式会社 | TOCP-6213 | CD |
| 1991 | US | Rykodisc | RCD 10142 | CD — Ryko remaster |
| 1991 | XE | EMI | CDEMD 1027, CDP 7977192 | CD |
| 1996 | US | Rykodisc | RCD 80142 | CD — Au20 |
| 1999 | US | Virgin | 7243 521907 0 6 | CD |
| 1999 | XE | EMI | 521 9070 | Enhanced CD — 24‐bit digitally remastered, made by EMI Swindon |
| 1999 | XE | EMI | 521 9070, 7243 521907 0 6 | Enhanced CD — 24‐bit digitally remastered, made by EMI Uden |
| 2006 | XW | EMI UK, Parlophone | — | Digital Media — 1999 remaster |
| 2007 | JP | EMI | TOCP-70150 | CD |
| 2009 | JP | EMI Music Japan Inc. | TOCP-95050 | SHM-CD |
| 2014 | US | Parlophone | 219077-PRL2 | Enhanced CD |
| 2017 | XW | Parlophone | — | Digital Media |
| 2018 | US | Parlophone | DB 77821 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2018 | XE | Parlophone | 9029584292 | CD |
| 2018 | XE | Parlophone | DB 77821 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2022 | — | Parlophone | 0190295842918, DB 77821 | 12" Vinyl — 45th anniversary orange vinyl |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
David Bowie "Low" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
David Bowie "Low" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
David Bowie "Low" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
David Bowie "Low" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
David Bowie "Low" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
David Bowie "Low" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
David Bowie "Low" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
David Bowie "Low" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
David Bowie "Low" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
David Bowie "Low" audiophile limited CD