scottheisel Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 From the inbox: Fans of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and musical legend David Bowie are in for a treat, as special editions of three of his classic albums are being made available on high-quality, colored vinyl. A limited edition colored version of Heathen was just released, while its successor, Reality, will be released 9/25. Heathen's predecessor, Hours..., will be out 11/20. All three reissues are being released through Friday Music. 2002's Heathen marked a reunion with producer Tony Visconti, who was at the helm for most of Bowie's classic '70s albums. It wound up achieving the highest U.S. chart position of any Bowie album since 1984's Tonight. Guest performers on Heathen include icons Pete Townshend and Dave Grohl. The new reissue of Heathen is pressed on blue vinyl. Reality was released barely a year after Heathen. The Bowie/Visconti partnership was once again active for this critically acclaimed album. The BBC took notice, placing Reality"among (Bowie)'s very best works." The album contains nine original tracks as well as covers of Jonathan Richman's "Pablo Picasso" and George Harrison's "Try Some, Buy Some." Reality is being reissued on clear vinyl. Hours... was released right before the turn of the millennium, and was groundbreaking at the time for its utilization of then-new internet technology. It was the first album to be made available as a digital download before being released in stores, underscoring Bowie's cutting-edge persona. The single "Thursday's Child" received airplay on alternative radio, and Bowie performed it on Saturday Night Live. This new, limited version of Hours...was pressed on translucent blue vinyl. A remastered CD version of Hours... is currently available, enhanced with 5 bonus tracks and an elaborate 10-panel digipak. All three albums are being pressed on 180-gram vinyl, and contain tri-fold covers, spotlighting each album's incredible artwork. Heathen, Reality, and Hours... have all been mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso (Jeff Beck/Deep Purple) and will be available at your favorite physical and online retailers. Additionally, they are available via Friday Music's David Bowie store. Limited quantities are being pressed for these classic albums, so don't miss your chance to pick these up! DAVID BOWIE Preorder Hours... (LP) | Purchase Heathen | Preorder Reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Sure wish they'd done new artwork for Reality. I hate that cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 But Record Store Day isn't for like another 7 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungie Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Just recently picked up the colored MOV versions of these too! It's Bowie though and a must buy for me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal Ocho Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I ordered Heathen from Amazon at the end of May. They pushed back the ship date three times and I finally canceled the order yesterday and ordered elsewhere. Frustrating because my cousin ordered hers thru Amazon as well and received it last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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