Here is an extraordinary piece for any serious Bowie or glam-rock collector: an original copy of Aladdin Sane, signed by David Bowie and his legendary Spiders From Mars bandmates Trevor Bolder, Woody Woodmansey, and Mick Ronson. Aladdin Sane was released in 1973 at the peak of Bowie’s early’70s fame, featuring the iconic lightning-bolt cover portrait that has become one of the most recognizable images in rock history. The album topped the UK Albums Chart, became Bowie’s most commercially successful record to that point, and reached the top 20 in the US, peaking at No. 17 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. This fully signed copy unites the frontman and the core band that powered Bowie’s Ziggy/Aladdin era, making it a genuine centerpiece item. David Bowie, born in 1947, reinvented himself constantly and became one of the most influential artists in rock and pop culture, blending music, theater, fashion, and visual art. In the early’70s he exploded globally with the Ziggy Stardust persona and then pushed that character forward into Aladdin Sane, which he once described as “Ziggy goes to America, ” reflecting the chaos and glamour he observed on U. Bowie shaped an entire generation’s sense of style and identity, playing with gender, performance, and storytelling in ways that still resonate in music, film, and fashion. He died in 2016 at the age of 69, and his autograph on a first-press Aladdin Sane-especially alongside the full Spiders lineup-is now one of the most coveted combinations in rock memorabilia. Bassist Trevor Bolder, born in 1950, joined Bowie’s band in 1971 and became an essential part of the Spiders From Mars, playing on Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, Aladdin Sane, and Pin Ups. His solid yet melodic bass lines anchor Aladdin Sane’s mix of rock, cabaret, and experimental textures, helping drive songs like “The Jean Genie” and Panic in Detroit. After leaving Bowie’s band, he had a long career with Uriah Heep and other projects, remaining a respected figure in classic rock until his death from cancer in 2013 at the age of 62. His presence on this sleeve is especially important, as opportunities to assemble fully signed Aladdin Sane copies with all four have become extremely rare. Drummer Mick “Woody” Woodmansey, born in 1950 and now in his mid-70s, was the powerhouse behind Bowie’s classic early-’70s records. His drumming gave the Ziggy and Aladdin Sane era its punch and drive, from tight, focused beats to more theatrical flourishes that fit Bowie’s adventurous songwriting. On Aladdin Sane he underpins everything from the swagger of “The Jean Genie” to the jagged rhythms of “Cracked Actor, ” providing the rhythmic glue for Ronson’s guitar and Bolder’s bass. Guitarist Mick Ronson, born in 1946, was Bowie’s key collaborator throughout the Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane period. His searing guitar work, arranging skills, and harmonies helped define the sound that turned Bowie from cult artist into a global star, and on Aladdin Sane his playing ranges from raw, bluesy riffs on “The Jean Genie” and “Panic in Detroit” to more delicate touches on tracks like Lady Grinning Soul. Ronson went on to work with artists including Lou Reed, Ian Hunter, and Bob Dylan, becoming one of rock’s most admired guitarist-producers, before his death in 1993 at the age of 46. Having Ronson’s signature alongside Bowie, Bolder, and Woodmansey on this album brings together the complete Spiders team responsible for some of the most important music of the glam-rock era. Aladdin Sane itself is a landmark in Bowie’s catalog and in 1970s rock. Released in April 1973, it took the Ziggy persona on the road through America, reflecting urban decay, celebrity excess, and fractured glamour in songs that were edgier and more experimental than straightforward glam. The album includes the singles “The Jean Genie” and “Drive-In Saturday, ” both of which were major hits in the UK-reaching No. 3 on the singles chart respectively-and it was supported in the US by singles like “The Jean Genie, ” “Time, ” and Let’s Spend the Night Together. ” On the Billboard Hot 100, “The Jean Genie made the lower reaches of the chart, peaking around No. 71, while “Let’s Spend the Night Together” charted in the U. Near the bottom of the Hot 100 at around No. ” and “Panic in Detroit have become fan favorites and staples of classic-rock playlists, helping the LP earn its place on lists of the greatest albums of the 1970s. In terms of line-up, two of the four signers-David Bowie and Mick Ronson-have passed away, at ages 69 and 46, respectively, while Trevor Bolder died at 62, leaving Woody Woodmansey as the surviving Spider now in his mid-70s. That mix of living legacy and irreplaceable loss gives a signed Aladdin Sane particular emotional weight, encapsulating a moment when Bowie and the Spiders From Mars were transforming rock music and pop culture in real time. The lightning-bolt cover is instantly recognizable even to casual fans, and when it bears the signatures of Bowie, Bolder, Ronson, and Woodmansey, it becomes far more than a classic LP-it becomes a direct, tangible link to one of the most creative and influential bands and eras in rock history. For high-end collectors, this is an exceptional opportunity to secure a rare, fully band-signed copy of a truly iconic album. Hi-res cameras at the location will also confirm your identity. 4 This is the only way we know to ensure against claims of loss or theft. Must clear out inventory before April 15. All serious, reasonable offers considered. Please check out our other vintage autographed memorabilia listings.