ARGUABLY one of the most influential records of all time, The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars set the bar for concept albums when it was released in 1972. Forty years later, the waves it made can still be felt, not yet reduced to ripples.

Telling the story of a rock star of alien origin, Bowie’s fifth record brought forth the classic Bowie tracks Starman, Suffragette City and the titular Ziggy Stardust. It’s a stellar work of genius that continues to influence musicians of every generation and the remastering gives the album an added crispness.

While bonus material can be found on the accompanying DVD, this new edition to celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary release will undoubtedly allow new fans to discover one of the best glam rock albums ever recorded.