★ (Blackstar)

This is the first European release pressed at MPO. Recognisable by "© & ℗ 2015 ISO Records" on the back cover, "MPO" in the runout etching, and three concentric pressing rings on the labels. Other European First Press version: - The first European release pressed at Celebrate Records is [r7989943]. Recognisable by "© & ℗ 2015 ISO Records" on the back cover, [l416100] matrix numbering, and no pressing rings. Other European Repress versions: - European repress pressed at MPO is [r8090780]. Recognisable by "© 2016 ℗ 2015, 2016 ISO Records" on the back cover, "MPO" in the runout etching, and three concentric pressing rings on the labels. There is also a weight difference in the sealed package between the first MPO release, 517 gr and the second pressing from MPO, 472 gr. - European repress pressed at Celebrate Records is [r8049654]. Recognisable by "© 2016 ℗ 2015, 2016 ISO Records" on the back cover. Album title and track 1 title generally referred to as "Blackstar" but printed as "★" Released in a gatefold sleeve with clear plastic wallet housing the vinyl, and 16 page 12" x 12" square booklet insert. Includes a coupon with a download code for a digital copy of the full album. Paul Bateman and Bob Bharma appear as [a54088]. All songs published by Nipple Music (BMI), administered by RZO Music, Inc. Except for Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) Nipple Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc. MSF Music (ASCAP) administered by Artistshare Music Publishing LLC, Flex Publishing / Sherlock Holmes Music Ltd. This composition contains elements of 'Brand New Heavy' (Bateman/ Bharma). Used by Permission. © & ℗ 2015 ISO Records under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Made in the EU. Catalogue number on front cover sticker: 88875173871 S1 Front cover has 2 stickers: "David Bowie The new album includes "Blackstar" & "Lazarus" 180 gram vinyl plus digital download 88875173871 S1" "Parental advisory explicit content" [Matrix/Runouts] - Label matrices for both sides appear on side A. - Lacquer cut derived from "STERLING" stamp and "RJ" etch in runouts, everything else is etched.