ELTON JOHN Empty Sky 1969 UK DJM 1st PRESS BLACK VINYL MINT
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Sep 16, 2021
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ELTON JOHN Empty Sky 1969 UK DJM 1st PRESS BLACK VINYL MINT
ELTON JOHNEmpty Sky
UK DJM (DJLPS 403) FIRST PRESSING (June 1969) OF ELTON JOHN'S DEBUT
SUPERB ORIGINAL COPY WHICH LOOKS UNPLAYED AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW
PRESSED ON BLACK VINYL (the translucent red copies indicate Pye pressings from 1971-74)
MATRIX: DJLPS 403 A2 - ? H / DJLPS 403 B3 - ? H
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL OUTER TEXTURED *STEREO* GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH INTERNALLY PRINTED LYRICS “Printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London W11.”
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL PLAIN WHITE INNER SLEEVE WITH "PATENTS APPLIED FOR" AND “MADE IN ENGLAND” PRINTED IN GREY
Although he had made a number of re-recordings of popular songs for a budget record label in the late '60s, Empty Sky was the first true solo album Elton John recorded after leaving Bluesology; it also marked the beginning of his long and fruitful collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin.
Empty Sky is indicative of the post-Sgt. Pepper's era. With its ambitious arrangements and lyrics, it's clear that John and Taupin intended the album to be a major statement.
Though it shows some signs of John's R&B roots, most of the album alternates between vaguely psychedelic rock and burgeoning pop song craft, capped off by a reprise of brief moments of all of the songs on the record
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
LABELS: MINT
A pristine set of clean, unmarked labels.
No spindle traces or any sign the record has ever been played
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like new
VINYL Audio: MINT
A superb copy which delivers perfect sound throughout.
No clicks, ticks or pops and beautifully clean
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Some light marks and rub to the outer surfaces but overall a good and solid, clean gatefold with very little wear on the edges and all spine text clear and bold
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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