Bowie, David
Diamond Dogs
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2014 7" 33rpm LE remastered picture disc. David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs*, released in 1974, stands as a pivotal work in his discography, merging glam rock with dystopian themes inspired by George Orwell’s *1984*. Recorded at Olympic and Island Studios in London, it marks the final appearance of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona while introducing a darker, more apocalyptic narrative. Bowie wrote and produced the album himself, handling most of the guitar parts following the departure of Mick Ronson. The record’s standout tracks, such as “Rebel Rebel” and the ambitious suite comprising “Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing (Reprise),” showcase Bowie’s inventive songwriting and theatrical flair. The cover art, created by Belgian painter Guy Peellaert, is famous for depicting Bowie as a half-man, half-dog creature, making original vinyl pressings highly collectible. The album’s sound blends raw guitar riffs with soulful saxophone and experimental production, reflecting Bowie’s transition toward the soul and funk influences of his later *Young Americans* era. For vinyl enthusiasts, *Diamond Dogs* offers a dynamic listening experience, with its sprawling title track and seamless side transitions best appreciated in analog form, all housed in a gatefold sleeve that became a defining image of Bowie’s mid-1970s artistry.