Released in 1991, this remix collaboration between David Bowie and electronic group 808 State reworks Bowie’s 1977 track Sound and Vision into a contemporary dance-oriented production. The release reflects Bowie’s continued willingness to revisit and reinterpret his earlier catalogue through new production styles and emerging electronic music trends of the early 1990s.

The original Sound and Vision, from the album Low, is transformed here through layered electronic rhythms, sampled textures, and club-focused arrangement techniques associated with the UK acid house and early techno scenes. The remix emphasises repetition, groove, and atmosphere while retaining recognisable melodic elements from the original recording.

808 State’s contribution situates the track within the broader context of early 1990s electronic music crossover, when established rock artists increasingly collaborated with electronic producers to reach new audiences and reinterpret earlier material for dance culture environments.

As a US cassette maxi-single, this release reflects the transitional period between cassette and CD formats, when extended remix singles were still issued on tape for promotional and commercial distribution.

For collectors, this edition represents an intersection between Bowie’s Berlin-era legacy and early 1990s electronic dance production, making it a distinctive entry within his remix and reissue catalogue.

Label: Tommy Boy - TBC510
Format: Cassette, Maxi-Single
Country:US
Released: 17 Dec 1991

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Price: £60.00 (UK Sterling) (UK Postage Inclusive)

Stock: 1 back in stock. 'Used - very good' (see photos). Our ref for storage: dt.

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