Elton John - self-titled (1970) Vinyl LP • Your Song, Border, s/t

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Matte gate-fold cover has a few small surface abrasions, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back/inner-gate); a few creases around edges with light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is readable with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier wear along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. 1971 pressing with yellow label with rainbow swirl. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Your Song
2. I Need You To Turn To
3. Take Me To The Pilot
4. No Shoe Strings On Louise
5. First Episode At Hienton
6. Sixty Years On
7. Border Song
8. The Greatest Discovery
9. The Cage
10. The King Must Die

About The Record:

Elton John, by Elton John, is a landmark release that blended orchestral arrangements with piano-driven ballads and showcased the budding songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin through poetic and emotional lyrics. It features fan-favorites like the heartfelt Your Song and the gospel-infused Border Song along with energetic tracks such as Take Me to the Pilot that highlighted his vocal range and dynamic style. A unique aspect is its role in establishing Elton during the singer-songwriter boom with lush production that added dramatic depth to the compositions. Historically it marked his breakthrough into international fame helping cement his status as a major artist. The album itself reached No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart while the hit single Your Song peaked at No. 8 in the US and No. 7 in the UK.