{"product_id":"elton-john-elton-john-first-press-vinyl","title":"Elton John - Elton John First Press Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Elton John\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Elton John\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: DJM Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: DJLPS 406\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1970\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1970 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\u003eElton John is the self-titled second studio album from Elton John and the record that launched him to international stardom. Released in 1970, the album features some of his most enduring songs, including \"Your Song\", \"Border Song\" and \"Take Me To The Pilot\". Combining Elton's remarkable piano playing with Bernie Taupin's lyrical brilliance, the album remains one of the defining singer-songwriter releases of the era.\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 DJLPS 406. This copy is pressed on the highly desirable translucent red vinyl, visible when held to a strong light source. Early UK DJM pressings are renowned for their superb sound quality and are highly sought after by collectors. As the album that introduced Elton John to a worldwide audience, first press copies remain among the most important records in his catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour Song\u003cbr\u003e\nI Need You To Turn To\u003cbr\u003e\nTake Me To The Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\nNo Shoe Strings On Louise\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst Episode At Hienton\u003cbr\u003e\nSixty Years On\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorder Song\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Greatest Discovery\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cage\u003cbr\u003e\nThe King Must Die\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: DJLPS 406 A\u003cbr\u003e\nSide B: DJLPS 406 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\nFeatures \"Your Song\", \"Border Song\" and \"Take Me To The Pilot\"\u003cbr\u003e\nTextured gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible early Elton John pressing\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":57300812923253,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/37772D49-3590-415B-9F36-C96D6ACCAF14.jpg?v=1781704793","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/elton-john-elton-john-first-press-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}