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Elton John – Empty Sky (Vinyl) Japanese Pressing
DJM Records (1969 / This Pressing 1975)

4.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating
(1 customer review )

$35.00

Hard To Find Japanese Second Pressing Of Debut LP By Elton John — Vinyl & Heavy Grade Gatefold Cover In Top Condition! Includes Insert & Lyrics. Features “Empty Sky”, “Skyline Pigeon” & More.

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SKU: IFS-80174 Categories: Japanese Pressings, Pop Tag: Elton John
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Hard To Find Japanese Second Pressing Of Debut LP By Elton John — Vinyl & Heavy Grade Gatefold Cover In Top Condition! Includes Insert With Notes & Lyrics In Japanese, Lyrics In English Are Inside Gatefold. Features “Empty Sky”, “Skyline Pigeon” & More.

The First Album By Elton John, ‘Empty Sky’ Was Recorded & Released In 1969. However, It Was Not Issued In U.S. & Some Other Countries Until 1975, With Different Cover Art, Well After Elton’s Fame Had Been Established Internationally.

Condition – Vinyl: EXCELLENT!

Condition – Cover: EXCELLENT! Some shelf wear.

Japanese vinyl pressings are highly sought after by audiophiles and collectors, due to their beautiful packaging and premium sound quality (which explains why American audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab chose to have their highly regarded pressings manufactured in Japan). Near Mint condition original Japanese pressings are becoming scarcer — therefore more collectable and valuable every year.

Side 1:
Empty Sky
Val-Hala
Western Ford Gateway
Hymn 2000

Side 2:
Lady What’s Tomorrow
Sails
The Scaffold
Skyline Pigeon
Gulliver-Hay Chewed-Reprise

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Japan

Condition

EX / EX

Format

LP

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1 review for Elton John – Empty Sky (Vinyl) Japanese Pressing
DJM Records (1969 / This Pressing 1975)

  1. geoffofdunnlirium@hotmail.com
    4 out of 5

    AMG – August 30, 2017

    His music had become sharper and more diverse, with "Take Me to the Pilot" & "Your Song" -- one of his best records! 4 ½ Stars Empty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. John and Bernie Taupin's songwriting had become more immediate and successful; in particular, John's music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin's frequently nebulous lyrics. "Take Me to the Pilot" might not make much sense lyrically, but John had the good sense to ground its willfully cryptic words with a catchy blues-based melody. Next to the increased sense of songcraft, the most noticeable change on Elton John is the addition of Paul Buckmaster's grandiose string arrangements. Buckmaster's orchestrations are never subtle, but they never overwhelm the vocalist, nor do they make the songs schmaltzy. Instead, they fit the ambitions of John and Taupin, as the instant standard "Your Song" illustrates. Even with the strings and choirs that dominate the sound of the album, John manages to rock out on a fair share of the record. Though there are a couple of underdeveloped songs, Elton John remains one of his best records. 4 ½ Stars

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