Strangers when we meet / The man who sold the world (live) - David Bowie

'Strangers when we meet' was originally recorded by David Bowie for his 1993 album 'The Buddha of Suburbia'. He re-recorded the song in 1995 for his album '1. Outside'. It was released as the second single from the album, as a double A-side with a reworked version of Bowie's 1970 song 'The man who sold the world'. While this was announced as a 'live' track, it was actually recorded in the studio, based on a reworked version as performed on the Outside Tour.

The single reached number 39 in the UK singles chart during a two week chart run. The 7" single was pressed on the ugliest shade of fluorescent green the record company could find.

My collection: 7" single no. 2719
Found: Wreckastow, Rotterdam, August 10, 1996
Cost: 10 guilders
Tracks: 'Strangers when we meet' / 'The man who sold the world (live)'