Elton John - Empty Sky (1969 / 75) Vinyl LP • Debut Album, Skyline Pigeon

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Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; very light-scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back/inner-gate); small surface impressions and small surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with very mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. 1975 pressing with Black MCA label with rainbow. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Empty Sky
2. Valhalla
3. Western Ford Gateway
4. Hymn 2000
5. Lady What's Tomorrow
6. Sails
7. The Scaffold
8. Skyline Pigeon
9. Gulliver
10. Hay Chewed

About The Record:

Empty Sky, by Elton John, is his debut studio album showcasing early psychedelic folk rock influences with ambitious arrangements and lyrics that marked the beginning of his long-term songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. It features no backing vocalists at all, making it unique in his catalog as a raw showcase of his emerging piano-driven sound and songcraft. Among the tracks, Skyline Pigeon stands out as the most popular and enduring fan-favorite, often performed live by John over the decades for its affecting ballad style. The album remains a cult favorite for dedicated fans highlighting the innocence and promise of his pre-fame era despite its under-the-radar initial reception. In 1975 upon its US release it reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200.