David Bowie : Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars – The Motion Picture Soundtrack (2LP Gold Vinyl)

David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust, his most famous alter-ego, in front of 5000 stunned fans at Londons Hammersmith Odeon. Now, the fully restored film and soundtrack will be released for the first time for the 50th anniversary of the show. Renowned filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker (Monterey Pop, Bob Dylan – Dont Look Back, Depeche Mode – 101) captured the momentous event by filming Bowie and The Spiders From Mars backstage and onstage.

Although filmed 50 years ago, the film was not widely seen for over a decade. However, the film and its soundtrack have been newly remastered with the medley of The Jean Genie/Love Me Do medley and Round And Round featuring the late legendary Jeff Beck reinstated – the latter track making its very first appearance anywhere. Both performances were newly mixed by long-time Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti.
The show featured Bowies famous speech just before the final encore, Rock n Roll Suicide, where he revealed that