David Bowie released more than two dozen studio albums - some of which are considered seminal moments in the history of music. Here are some of his landmark releases:
David Bowie (1967)
Bowie's first solo album was released shortly after his novelty single The Laughing Gnome and failed to ignite the imagination of the record-buying public. Later, critics said its contents showed little sign of what was to come and fans have largely erased it from his legacy.
Space Oddity (1969)
This album opens with Bowie's breakthrough hit Space Oddity and was later re-named with this title. Despite the hit single, the record was not a commercial success on its first release.
Hunky Dory (1971)
Now considered one of the great albums of the 1970s, Hunky Dory was not a huge commercial success at the time. It features classic tracks including Life On Mars and Changes. Retrospectively, critics have described it has prefiguring Bowie's ability to move from style to style and embrace and range of influences. It became a much bigger success when it was re-released following the rise of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust incarnation.
The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (1972)
Bowie's concept album about an alien rock star is still considered his seminal work and, together with the Ziggy Stardust alter-ego he created, the album catapulted him into the stratosphere of rock and pop stardom. It is included in endless lists of the greatest albums of all time and featured tracks including Ziggy Stardust and Starman.
Aladdin Sane (1973)
One of Bowie's biggest selling albums and the first to be released once he was an established rock star. It was a continuation of the Ziggy Stardust persona which the singer "retired" later in 1973.
Young Americans (1975)
Another change of direction for Bowie after he killed off Ziggy Stardust. The album was influenced by American soul music and featured tracks including Fame and Young Americans.
Station To Station (1976)
The album most associated with Bowie's creation - The Thin White Duke.
The Berlin Trilogy
The albums Low (1977), Heroes (1977) and Lodger (1979) were made when Bowie moved from the United States to Berlin and marked another sharp change for the singer. He collaborated with artists including Brian Eno and began to be influenced by the electronic music of German bands like Kraftwerk.
Low
Heroes
Lodger
Let's Dance(1983)
One of Bowie's most commercially successful albums and seen as his most mainstream creation. Hit singles from the record included Modern Love, China Girl and the title track. Bowie appeared to react against the mainstream success of the record and followed up Let's Dance with less successful albums.
Tin Machine (1989)
Bowie created a traditional four-piece rock band in an effort to rejuvenate his career and return to a more straightforward style. The result is often seen as a low point in his music, although he was later quoted as saying his experience with the band helped revitalise his career.
The Next Day (2013)
Bowie surprised the world with this release on his 66th birthday - a decade after his last album. It received widespread critical acclaim.
Blackstar (2016)
Released only two days before his death on his 69th birthday. The album was already well received by critics and is now being scoured for references to his illness.
