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David Bowie - Station to Station
Buy David Bowie — Station to Station on LP vinyl from Kilmorna in Listowel, Ireland. Rock record with verified album details.
LP · Rock · 1976 · Parlophone
Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.
Buyer notes: 1976 LP on Parlophone, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection Rock shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel, ship within Ireland from EUR 5.95 per record or outside Ireland from EUR 12.00 per record.
David Bowie’s Station to Station captures the moment he stepped out of his mid‑70s soul phase and into the stark, experimental persona of the Thin White Duke. First released in 1976, the album bridges the lush funk of Young Americans with the icy, art‑rock textures that would define his late‑70s work. Across six extended tracks, Bowie folds in influences from American R&B and emerging European electronic music, pushing his songwriting into darker, more hypnotic territory. The record opens with the epic title track, gradually building from ghostly train sounds into a relentless groove that sets the tone for the rest of the album. From the tightly crafted sophistication of “Golden Years” to the spiritual intensity of “Word on a Wing,” Bowie balances precision with emotional volatility. “TVC 15” and “Stay” bring jagged funk and nervous energy, while “Wild Is the Wind” closes the album with a haunting, torch‑song elegance. It’s a concise, six‑song suite that feels both meticulously controlled and on the brink of unraveling.
Station to Station is widely regarded as one of Bowie’s most important transitional works, foreshadowing the Berlin trilogy while still rooted in the glamour and excess of his mid‑70s period. Its blend of funk, soul, and avant‑rock makes it a key listening point for understanding how Bowie reshaped mainstream rock from the inside. For collectors and listeners, this album stands as a fully formed statement rather than a stepping stone: every track is essential, and the atmosphere is unmistakable. Owning it on vinyl emphasizes its cinematic sweep and the dramatic sequencing from the title track’s long build to the intimate final ballad.
This edition carries the 2016 remaster of Station to Station, issued on vinyl in 2017, giving the album a modern sonic refresh while preserving its original character. With the classic six‑track sequence intact, it offers a focused way to experience one of Bowie’s most enduring mid‑70s albums. For a collection, this record sits naturally alongside Young Americans and the later Berlin‑era releases, linking them both in sound and mood. It’s an anchor title for any Bowie shelf: not a deep‑cut curiosity, but a core studio album that continues to reward attentive listening.
Tight, mid‑70s art‑rock and funk with a cool, spacious production that balances rhythmic drive against cinematic atmosphere.
Recommended for: Listeners exploring the bridge between Bowie’s soul period and his Berlin‑era experimental work; Rock fans who enjoy sophisticated, groove‑driven arrangements with an avant‑edge; Collectors building a focused David Bowie vinyl core around his classic 1970s albums; Fans of artists influenced by Bowie’s mid‑70s fusion of funk, soul, and art‑rock; Listeners who value concise albums where every track serves a clear purpose in the overall arc.
Is this the full Station to Station album or a shortened version? This is the complete six‑track Station to Station studio album, including “Station to Station,” “Golden Years,” “Word on a Wing,” “TVC 15,” “Stay,” and “Wild Is the Wind.” How does Station to Station fit into David Bowie’s 1970s work? It sits between Young Americans and the Berlin‑era albums, blending the funk and soul of the former with the cooler, more experimental sound that would define records like Low and Heroes. Is this version of Station to Station a remaster? Yes, this vinyl edition uses the 2016 remastered audio, first released on LP in 2017, offering a refreshed sound while staying faithful to the original mix and track order.