Experience the raw beginnings of Elton John’s legendary career with this collector’s edition 180-gram vinyl pressing of his debut album, Empty Sky. Originally recorded in 1968-69 at DJM’s modest 8-track studio, this rare gem showcases the artist’s early brilliance before global fame, featuring the hauntingly beautiful “Skyline Pigeon”—a song John still considers a career milestone.
Key Features
- Premium heavyweight 180gm vinyl for superior audio fidelity
- Includes the fan-favorite “Skyline Pigeon,” one of Elton’s first compositions with Bernie Taupin
- Produced by Steve Brown (DJM Records), marking a unique departure from Gus Dudgeon’s later signature sound
Track Listing
| Side 1 |
Side 2 |
- Empty Sky
- Val-Hala
- Western Ford Gateway
- Hymn 2000
|
- Lady What’s Tomorrow
- Sails
- The Scaffold
- Skyline Pigeon
- Gulliver / Hay Chewed / Reprise
|
Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Release Date |
June 6, 1969 |
| Format |
180gm Vinyl LP |
| Recording Studio |
DJM 8-track (London) |
| Notable Instrument |
Harpsichord on multiple tracks |
Perfect For
- Vinyl collectors seeking rare early pressings of iconic artists
- Elton John enthusiasts wanting to explore his pre-Rocket Man musical evolution
- Music historians interested in 1960s British studio recording techniques
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