Unheard Bowie Release Sold For Almost $20k

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As we previously told you, an unheard early David Bowie record was put up for auction. It was expected to go for over $15,000 (£12,000) at auction. It went for more! The album sold for just over $16,000 (£14,448). 

The vinyl was recorded while Bowie was fronting Davy Jones and the Lower Third, and features his 1965 recording of "I Want Your Love." This is the third track of Bowie's that has been found in the archives in just the past two years. "I Do Believe I Love You" (1996) and "Run Piper Run (1967) are the other two discoveries and have both also been sold at auction.

Martin Hughes, Director/Media Specialist at "Wessex Auction Rooms" who hosted the auction said, “It’s been a real buzz to be the custodian of such an important piece of musical history. As a specialist vinyl auctioneer I am lucky enough to handle rare vinyl records every day, but something like this does not come along every day. As you can imagine, we had interest from David Bowie enthusiasts around the world as well as general music collectors and there wasn’t a single spare phone line when the auction took place. The gavel eventually came down to an internet bidder in the UK.”

• Also, to mark the 50th anniversary of Bowie's "Hunky Dory" album, "Parlophone Records" will be releasing a limited edition vinyl picture disc of the album on January 7.

Source: Louder