Empty Sky
Elton John
180 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 778114 |
| Excel File Row | 353 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:11:34 |
| Pressing Year | 1969 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | DJM |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | DJLPS 403 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | DJLPS 403A2-♢ H 8 J ("Gatefold Cover""Gatefold, Dark Red Translucent""Inner DJM") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | DJLPS 403B3-♢ H 7 AL |
| Sleeve Condition | M |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | M |
| Genre | Pop/Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Empty Sky", Elton John's debut album, represents an essential gem for every collector, especially in this *1st pressing* DJM from 1969, given its status as a true artistic genesis. Recorded on a shoestring budget between April and May of that year at Dick James Music (DJM) studios in London, the record captures a sound that is still raw, but already imbued with the melodic genius that would soon conquer the world with Bernie Taupin. The cover, designed by then-roommate David Larkham and featuring a fantasy illustration without Elton's face, is a symbol of his almost "DIY" production, reflecting an artistic innocence and the absence of commercial expectations.
This album was initially distributed almost exclusively in the United Kingdom, making original copies, like yours, a tangible historical artefact of his debut. It marks the first chapter of a legendary career, long before the international fame that would engulf him with the eponymous subsequent album, making it an irreplaceable sonic document for every enthusiast.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Empty Sky
- A2 - Val-Hala
- A3 - Western Ford Gateway
- A4 - Hymn 2000
- B1 - Lady What's Tomorrow
- B2 - Sails
- B3 - The Scaffold
- B4 - Skyline Pigeon
- B5 - Gulliver-Hay Chewed-Reprise
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