{"product_id":"mca-2130","title":"Elton John - Empty Sky (1969 \/ 75) Vinyl LP • Debut Album, Skyline Pigeon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e MCA-2130\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Britpop, Psychedelic Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEmpty Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eValhalla\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWestern Ford Gateway\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHymn 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLady What's Tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSails\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Scaffold\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSkyline Pigeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGulliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHay Chewed\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eEmpty Sky,\u003c\/span\u003e 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, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSkyline Pigeon\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793778602265,"sku":"MCA-2130","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-elton_john-empty_sky-11.jpg?v=1783554724","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/mca-2130","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}