Description
Offered for sale is an original red vinyl Japanese pressing of Elton John, Elton John’s self-titled second album, including the original obi.
About this copy: This copy of Elton John is a 1970 Japanese pressing on the DJM label
The cover is VG++ and close to M- with trace corner wear. The obi is VG++, with a couple of minor wrinkles. The original price at the top of the obi has been blacked out with a permanent marker. The “hojyuhyo” (reorder tag) is still attached.
The lyric insert is M-.
The record is M- with a very faint hairline through the last two tracks on side two. It’s so faint we almost missed it. There are a few spindle marks on the labels. Clean disc!
A nice copy of a terrific LP that’s hard to find complete. This copy has the nicest cover we’ve ever seen on this album.
Background: Elton John was Elton John’s second album, but his first to be released in the United States. On the strength of “Take Me to the Pilot,” “Border Song,” and “Your Song,” the album reached #4 on the American charts and #5 in Britain.
In Japan, first pressings of the album were issued on red “Everclean” vinyl, which was created for the purpose of having lower static electricity and thus attracting less dust than regular black vinyl pressings. Only the first issues were pressed on red vinyl; all later pressings were black. Elton John is one of four titles that were released commercially in Japan on red vinyl.
This record is eligible for PayPal Credit financing by PayPal. U.S. customers may choose to pay later at checkout, and may receive up to six months financing with no interest. Click the banner below for more information. (opens in a new window)
Country of origin: | Japan |
Size: | 12″ |
Record Label: | DJM |
Catalog Number: |
FP-80133 |
Year of Release: | 1970 |
Format: | Stereo |
Share: |