{"product_id":"elton-john-dont-shoot-me-translucant-red-vinyl","title":"Elton John - Don't Shoot Me Translucant Red Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Elton John\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: DJM Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: DJLPH 427\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1973\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1973 First UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Translucent Red Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player is Elton John's sixth studio album and one of the defining releases of his early career. Released in 1973, the album features the international hit singles \"Daniel\" and \"Crocodile Rock\", helping establish Elton John as one of the biggest stars of the decade. Blending pop, rock and singer-songwriter influences, the album remains one of the standout records from Elton's classic 1970s catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK first pressing issued on DJM Records under catalogue number DJLPH 427. This copy is pressed on the highly desirable translucent red vinyl variant, visible when held up to a strong light source. Early UK copies featuring the laminated gatefold sleeve and red translucent vinyl are particularly sought after by Elton John collectors. Released during Elton's breakthrough period, the album became his first UK number-one album and remains one of the most successful releases of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel\u003cbr\u003e\nTeacher I Need You\u003cbr\u003e\nElderberry Wine\u003cbr\u003e\nBlues For My Baby And Me\u003cbr\u003e\nMidnight Creeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave Mercy On The Criminal\u003cbr\u003e\nI'm Gonna Be A Teenage Idol\u003cbr\u003e\nTexan Love Song\u003cbr\u003e\nCrocodile Rock\u003cbr\u003e\nHigh Flying Bird\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: DJLPH 427 A\u003cbr\u003e\nSide B: DJLPH 427 B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRare translucent red vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nDJM Records release\u003cbr\u003e\nLaminated gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures \"Daniel\" and \"Crocodile Rock\"\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Elton John's most successful albums\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible early UK pressing variant\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57300812857717,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/64D2DA8C-7BAE-4F99-8F6A-5897272291D7.jpg?v=1781704913","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/elton-john-dont-shoot-me-translucant-red-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}