David Bowie - Illustrated db Discography

12" singles treats all of Bowie's 12" maxi-singles in detail, in this section The Continuing Story Of Major Tome (1980) to The Manish Boys/The Lower 3rd (1982). Larger pictures of sleeves and labels can be accessed by clicking the 12" title. Mixes are named as they appear on the 12" label; if there is no specification, the album version is used. Promos are treated under the stock copies, unless the single was promo-only of course.

Unlike CD-singles, this section is incomplete concerning all possible pressings and editions. See the 10" and 12" singles discography for a more comprehensive overview.

The Continuing Story Of Major Tom (RCA DJL1-3795)
US (1980)

A Space Oddity-Ashes To Ashes (Edited Version)
B Ashes To Ashes (LP Version)

'Space Oddity' has been segued into the single version of 'Ashes to Ashes'.

Ashes To Ashes (RCA PC 9631)
Germany (1980)

A Ashes To Ashes
B Alabama Song

All German RCA 12"es state 'Disco-Remix' on the cover, but they contain just the albums versions.

Fashion (RCA BOW T7)
UK (1980)

A Fashion
B Scream Like A Baby

Also released in the US (RCA PD 12145) and Germany (RCA PC 9638; bottom).

Scary Monsters (RCA PC 9657)
Germany (1981)

A Scary Monsters
B Because You're Young

Up The Hill Backwards (RCA PD-12249)
US (1981)

A Up The Hill Backwards
B Crystal Japan

This 12" contains a set of limited edition Scary Monsters stamps designed by Bowie himself.

Under Pressure (with Queen) (EMI 1A 052Z-64626)
The Netherlands (1981)

A Under Pressure
B Soul Brother (by Queen)

Don't Be Fooled By The Name (PRT DOW1)
UK (1981)

A I'm Not Losing Sleep/I Dig Everything/Can't Help Thinking About Me
B Do Anything You Say/Good Morning Girl/And I Say To Myself

10" with the familiar collection of Bowie's Pye singles. Also released on 12" record, but this issue is treated here as a mini-album rather than a 12"; see Early Works.