The Shel Talmy Recordings of David Bowie out September 18

A collection of early recordings by David Bowie, made in 1965 when he was still performing under his birth name Davie Jones, will be released on September 18. The compilation, titled "The Shel Talmy Recordings," features 21 tracks, including 10 previously unreleased songs and demos from sessions with the famed producer known for his work with The Who and The Kinks.

The album captures a formative period for the artist, who was then fronting the band Davie Jones and the Lower Third, and previously, the Manish Boys. Producer Shel Talmy signed Bowie and the Manish Boys in December 1964, but by the time recording began, Bowie had moved to the Lower Third. Most of the tracks on the collection feature that band or are solo demos. The sessions took place primarily at IBC Studios in London's Portland Place.

Notable contributors on these 1965 recordings include guitarist Jimmy Page, then a session musician who would later co-found Led Zeppelin, and pianist Nicky Hopkins, who worked with acts like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. As a preview, one of the previously unreleased tracks, "I Want Your Love," was made available for streaming and download on July 15, 2026.