Bowie's Controversial "Dog Genitalia"

Very few copies of the original cover art of David Bowie's, Diamond Dogs, painted by comic book artist Guy Peellaert depicting the half-dog, half-Bowie figure are currently in circulation. This controversial cover made its way into limited distribution during its 1974 release. Unfortunately, the record executives requested concealing the genitalia from the original design by airbrushing the area in question. Also rejected was a photograph featuring Bowie wearing a cordobes hat holding with a very large ravenous dog. According to the collectors publication, Goldmine Magazine, this original cover is considered to be one of the most expensive record collectibles of all time bringing in bids as high as $1000.00 for a single copy. Rykodisc/EMI decided it was time to reveal the original design proudly when they re-issued the album in 1991.