Elton John – Elton John

Best sounding CD of this album is this release, period. This or the Polydor reissues (uses the same master).

His second record, a youthful sounding Elton, with all the vocal and piano chops he will bring forward.
"Your Song" is one of his best known hits.

Audio sounds terrific. Enormous sounding strings, very prominent in the mix, with deep bass and exquisite presence. Piano sounds beautiful. Some nice overdriven guitar tones too.

Very nice pressing. 3.5 stars. Recommended.

This is the second album. It’s just in the wrong place.

This is actually a CRC release. The listing should probably be updated as such.

Had 2 copies of this and both were off centre.

My copy sounds fantastic! Extremely well-pressed, flat, and silent. The dynamics are really great with many of the acoustic instruments sounding stellar. The orchestrations also come through lush and full. Nice gatefold, poly-lined sleeve, and cool gold vinyl.

are you sure this is unofficial? why would anyone bootleg an 8-track of a popular artist in the US?

Got a copy translucent green vinyl under strong light
Textured uk

Discs are flat and surface noise is kept at a very decent level. Side 1 of the first disc gets quite distorted past the two first cuts. No problem with side 2.

4 out of 5 for sound. Unfortunately, a bit more noise than I would like between songs. Great songs. Great record. Looking forward to a future hi end mix/mastering/pressing of this. Just not quite there now. You can’t go wrong for under $25 though. I am very happy I bought this.