{"product_id":"david-bowie-young-americans-lp-081826","title":"David Bowie - Young Americans - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA, Master Cutting Room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AQL1-0998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Bowie’s Young Americans captures a pivotal moment when the artist embraced soul and R\u0026amp;B influences, blending them into his rock foundation with a fresh, acoustic small-group feel. Tracks like \"Fame,\" co-written with John Lennon, and \"Across The Universe\" reveal Bowie’s knack for combining sharp social commentary with groove-driven arrangements. The album’s production, shared between Bowie, Harry Maslin, and Tony Visconti, leans into a polished yet intimate sound, underscored by Larry Washington’s congas adding subtle rhythmic texture. It’s an album that invites focused listening rather than background noise, rewarding attention with its nuanced shifts and lyrical depth. This 1979 pressing offers a solid example of Young Americans on vinyl, notable for its clean presentation and the clarity that comes with a later pressing. The record is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e, indicating a glossy surface with only minimal light marks, typical of careful play rather than neglect. For a Bowie release that balances rock’s edge with soulful warmth, this copy is practical for anyone curious about the artist’s mid-’70s stylistic detour. It’s the kind of record that might prompt a reorganization of your shelves—soul on the rock shelf or rock on the soul shelf? Either way, it stands ready to hold its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Bowie - Young Americans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Americans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomebody Up There Likes Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcross The Universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan You Hear Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QMHVjmgd4oU\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0lITGovWgaQGi42EfqcE5P\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG++ \/ 1979","offer_id":53997140771132,"sku":"DEN00000122","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/LTgzNzguanBlZw.jpg?v=1787013703","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/david-bowie-young-americans-lp-081826","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}