David Bowie: Diamond Dogs soon to be reissued

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its release, Diamond Dogs, David Bowie’s eighth studio album, will benefit from a reissue.

On May 24, the rock world will celebrate 50 years since the release of David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs. On this occasion, a remastered version in half-speed version from the original master will be available in the form of picture vinyl. The opportunity to rediscover a now cult record, marked by the presence of the single “Rebel Rebel”, which reached first place in the United Kingdom and fifth in the United States. In France, it had reached seventh place in the sales rankings. There are also the singles “Diamond Dogs” and “1984”.

This title is representative of the making of the record, which follows an attempt to obtain the rights to the famous book by George Orwell with a view to a stage adaptation. Thus, the pieces of Diamond Dogs revolve around an apocalyptic scenario, illustrated by a controversial cover representing David Bowie as a half-man, half-dog creature, painted by the Belgian artist Guy Peellaert from photos by Terry O’Neill .

The editorial team tells you everything about the making of this record.

Diamond Dogs has inspired many artists, who have not failed to release covers of it. Among them are Beck, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, Def Leppard, Joan As Police Woman, Dead Or Alive and The Struts.

Diamond Dogs reissue available for pre-order

Here is the tracklist:

1. Future Legend
2. Diamond Dogs
3. Sweet Thing
4. Candidate
5. Sweet Thing (Reprise)
6. Rebel Rebel
7. Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me
8. We Are The Dead
9. 1984
10. Big Brother
11. Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family