David Bowie is to re-release his seminal album 'Space Oddity' to mark 40 years since the album's original release.

Set to feature the original album remastered from the original tapes, 'Space Oddity' will also include an additional, bonus disc of B-sides, rarities and previously unreleased material.

Simply called 'David Bowie' originally, 'Space Oddity', as it became known in 1972, went on to become one of Bowie's most enduring works.

The album will be released in October and will be available on digitally, on CD and also on 180 gram vinyl.

(by Andrew Almond)