The Width Of A Circle

Last week saw the 50th anniversary of the original UK release of "The Man Who Sold The World", David Bowie’s landmark entry into the 1970's. The album began the collaboration with guitarist Mick Ronson that would continue with such Bowie classics as "Hunky Dory", "Ziggy Stardust" and "Aladdin Sane".

The 2020 re-release of "The Man Who Sold The World" restored the album’s intended title "Metrobolist", while featuring a new mix by original producer Tony Visconti. Taking its name from the album’s opening track, which was named after a painting by Bowie’s friend George Underwood, the new 2 CD set "The Width Of A Circle" acts as a complementary piece to that album. Its 21 tracks feature non album singles, a "BBC In Concert" session, music for a TV play and further Visconti remixes wrapping up David’s recordings from 1970 and revealing the first sonic steps toward "Hunky Dory".

Also released on May 28th, 2021, is a picture disc version of "The Man Who Sold The World" album, featuring the striking black and white imagery of the 1972 reissue.