David Bowie - The Shel Talmy Recordings

David Bowie – The Shel Talmy Recordings is a compilation LP featuring the most complete collection of studio recordings Bowie made in 1965 with producer Shel Talmy, when he was still performing under the name Davie Jones with early backing bands such as The Manish Boys and The Lower Third. It documents Bowie's formative years on the British music scene and highlights his emerging style as a songwriter and performer before his breakthrough as a major artist. The recordings also feature contributions from renowned musicians including guitarist Jimmy Page and pianist Nicky Hopkins. The album was released in 2026.

Musically, The Shel Talmy Recordings reflects the raw British sound of the mid-1960s, blending elements of rock, classic rock, and indie with strong roots in the beat- and R&B-influenced style associated with Talmy's work for The Who and The Kinks. The compilation includes a selection of studio recordings, demos, and alternate takes, revealing Bowie's experiments with different arrangements and vocal styles while providing a historical snapshot of his artistic development at just 18 years old. As an archival release, it serves both as a document of 1960s British rock and as a detailed portrait of Bowie's earliest recorded evolution.