“Life on Mars?” is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released on his 1971 album Hunky Dory and later released in 1973 as a single. The song has cryptic lyrics by Bowie and prominent piano by Rick Wakeman. As a single, “Life on Mars?” reached number three in the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for thirteen weeks. A music video was filmed by Mick Rock to promote the single release.
Tracklist
side A. Life On Mars? 3:45
Producer – Ken Scott
side B. The Man Who Sold The World 3:40
Producer – Tony Visconti
Description RCA Victor – RCA 2316
Label:
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single ,Reissue
Country: UK
Released: 1973
Recorded at:
Recorded date:
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
creases or folds: No
stamps or writing: No
There is another master for the single Life On Mars? with Drive-In Saturday as B-side.
Side A:
Produced by Ken Scott (assisted by the actor)
A Gem Production
“Life On Mars?”
(taken from the album “Hunky Dory” SF 8244)
Side B:
Produced by Tony Visconti
“The Man Who Sold The World”.
(taken from the album of the same name LSP 4816)