--- product_id: 194910089 title: "The Idiot" price: "₱2415" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/194910089-the-idiot store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Idiot **Price:** ₱2415 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Idiot - **How much does it cost?** ₱2415 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/194910089-the-idiot) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Iggy Pop's debut solo album `The Idiot' features legendary collaborations with David Bowie. Originally released in 1977, this release includes hit tracks "China Girl", "Funtime" and "Nightclubbing". Disc two features 15 live songs from the 1977 performance at the Rainbow Theatre in London. 2-CD Deluxe Edition. Review: Unique classic post punk album - When I first quickly listened to The Idiot, my first impression was that it isn't very punk at all, seems low on energy, few ideas, and quickly made. My opinion has improved every year, Iggy was post punk while punk was just taking off elsewhere. It is a very unique album, actually punk in that Iggy and Bowie didn't care about making a normal rock record, certainly didn't care about making a commercial hit record, an antithetical way to start Iggy's solo career. The Idiot is unaffected pop, a rock record that doesn't give a **** about what you think a rock record should sound like, no aspirations except to make an Iggy Pop record. The Idiot directly or indirectly inspired hundreds of bands. The London live show on the 2nd disc is a classic solid full show, with a great track list. As some have complained it is an amateur bootleg recording with inferior sound, but it is still worth getting, I prefer this to TV Eye Live. No rock posturing, just straight forward Iggy. No banter except Iggy matter of fact introducing "Tonight" as about his dead girlfriend. The set finishes strong especially with a great epic version of "China Girl" with Bowie on keyboards. Review: One Half of the Essential Iggy Pop (see also: Lust for Life) - Both "Lust For Life" & "The Idiot" comprise what can be classified as the essential Iggy Pop solo output. If I were to expand on these two albums, I would include "New Values," "Soldier," and "Party." Although both of the aforementioned albums where recorded with the exact same personnel, featuring none other than David Bowie at the helm, to say the two albums sound completely unalike is a tremendous understatement. One could imagine there being several gradations in between the two, in fact enough to span a decent career run for any other act. I think that this is part of the genius of the venture. However, it is more than likely the product of a change environment, and 'new' stimuli. Whereas "Lust for Life" is positive, upbeat, and even life affirming, "The Idiot" is all smoke filled rooms, and deep nicotine stained melancholy. It manages to convey with its moody atmospherics, what it would have been like to live in Berlin before the wall came down. A place at the end of time, comprised of seedy nightclubs, 24-hour burlesques, and a proliferation of brothels to while away the hours in. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B081WQT467 | | Best Sellers Rank | #110,296 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #52,032 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (643) | | Date First Available | April 10, 2020 | | Label | Virgin | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Virgin | | Number of discs | 2 | | Original Release Date | 2020 | | Product Dimensions | 4.92 x 5.55 x 0.71 inches; 3.53 ounces | ## Images ![The Idiot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713WEgA2YnL.jpg) ![The Idiot - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wu0PAuPAL.jpg) ![The Idiot - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qxg4WZwIL.jpg) ![The Idiot - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QD+EXjpIL.jpg) ![The Idiot - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GXgPvosmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique classic post punk album *by C***N on December 4, 2020* When I first quickly listened to The Idiot, my first impression was that it isn't very punk at all, seems low on energy, few ideas, and quickly made. My opinion has improved every year, Iggy was post punk while punk was just taking off elsewhere. It is a very unique album, actually punk in that Iggy and Bowie didn't care about making a normal rock record, certainly didn't care about making a commercial hit record, an antithetical way to start Iggy's solo career. The Idiot is unaffected pop, a rock record that doesn't give a **** about what you think a rock record should sound like, no aspirations except to make an Iggy Pop record. The Idiot directly or indirectly inspired hundreds of bands. The London live show on the 2nd disc is a classic solid full show, with a great track list. As some have complained it is an amateur bootleg recording with inferior sound, but it is still worth getting, I prefer this to TV Eye Live. No rock posturing, just straight forward Iggy. No banter except Iggy matter of fact introducing "Tonight" as about his dead girlfriend. The set finishes strong especially with a great epic version of "China Girl" with Bowie on keyboards. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One Half of the Essential Iggy Pop (see also: Lust for Life) *by C***C on December 14, 2021* Both "Lust For Life" & "The Idiot" comprise what can be classified as the essential Iggy Pop solo output. If I were to expand on these two albums, I would include "New Values," "Soldier," and "Party." Although both of the aforementioned albums where recorded with the exact same personnel, featuring none other than David Bowie at the helm, to say the two albums sound completely unalike is a tremendous understatement. One could imagine there being several gradations in between the two, in fact enough to span a decent career run for any other act. I think that this is part of the genius of the venture. However, it is more than likely the product of a change environment, and 'new' stimuli. Whereas "Lust for Life" is positive, upbeat, and even life affirming, "The Idiot" is all smoke filled rooms, and deep nicotine stained melancholy. It manages to convey with its moody atmospherics, what it would have been like to live in Berlin before the wall came down. A place at the end of time, comprised of seedy nightclubs, 24-hour burlesques, and a proliferation of brothels to while away the hours in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Iggy's and Bowie's collaboration was one-of-a-kind *by A***Y on September 13, 2018* What is there not to love about Iggy's and Bowie's collaboration on The Idiot (and also on Lust for Life, which was also released in 1979). A few of the songs on this album were recorded by Bowie with different lyrics on his album Lodger. For instance, Bowie used the same music as in Sister Midnight for the song Red Money. But I definitely prefer Sister Midnight. It has such a genuine, raw, desperate sound to it. In Red Money, Bowie sounds like he is faking it -- using his amazing vocal abilities to try to duplicate the desperate undertone, but not succeeding. And of course, Bowie recorded China Girl for Let's Dance. In my opinion, each version has its strengths. I think Bowie's version fits in well with the rest of Let's Dance, and I think Iggy's and Bowie's version fits in very well with the rest of The Idiot. But I would say The Idiot is altogether better than Bowie's albums from the late 1970s, although I truly enjoy those albums. Same for Lust for Life. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/194910089-the-idiot](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/194910089-the-idiot) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*