Elton John - Captain Fantastic and Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975) Vinyl LP & BOOKS

Sold Date: June 29, 2018
Start Date: March 28, 2018
Final Price: $18.99 $17.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 9263
Buyer Feedback: 0


lp, album, vinyl, record, 1970s, 70s, Elton John, captain fantastic, brown dirt cowboy, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, bernie taupin


All of our used records are play graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. NOTE: Listing info may change after your purchase, but you'll receive the album that you ordered** (more details at bottom). If you have any questions, please ask. Catalog Number: MCA-2142

CONDITION DETAILS POSTER + 2 Illustrated BOOKS (Scraps & lyrics) INCLUDED. Vinyl plays nicely (play-tested). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges, light-scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner sleeve is original (generic white). Die-cut label. Spine is easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Openings are crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Albums chart, the first album ever to do so, and stayed there for seven weeks. It was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA. This was the last album until Too Low For Zero that Elton John and his classic band would play together. Written, according to lyricist Bernie Taupin, in chronological order, Captain Fantastic is a concept album that gives an autobiographical glimpse at the struggles John (Captain Fantastic) and Taupin (the Brown Dirt Cowboy) had in the early years of their musical careers (from 1967 to 1969). The lyrics and accompanying photo booklet are infused with a specific sense of place and time. Someone Saved My Life Tonight, the only single released from the album (and a number 4 hit on the Billboard Hot 100), is a semi-autobiographical story about John's disastrous engagement to Linda Woodrow, and his related suicide attempt. The "Someone" refers to Long John Baldry, who convinced him to break off the engagement rather than ruin his music career for an unhappy marriage.

TRACK LISTING Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy Tower Of Babel Bitter Fingers Tell Me When The Whistle Blows Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket Better Off Dead Writing We All Fall In Love Sometimes Curtains

Important (please read): Our used records are play-graded in their entirety and rated accordingly. We DO NOT necessarily make note of, or take into consideration, any visual imperfections that do not affect the sound while being played on our record players. If you would like a visual description of the vinyl itself, please ask, and we will be happy to provide one for you. **NOTE: Listing info, pictures, and/or product may change after your purchase. You will receive the item that you ordered. You may look at your PayPal receipt for an accurate account of your order. On eBay, you may also confirm your order by doing the following: Click the number sold (which is near the price on the listing). Then find your username and click "more actions" (to the right of your name). Select "view purchased item," and that will show you the listing as it was when you made your purchase. Promotional shipping offer: $4.99 flat S&H for orders totaling $60 or more for 2+ albums. For orders under $60, we combine shipping (it will be calculated at check-out or sent through an invoice). Please take note of the estimated delivery date (which is located at the top of the page, beneath the price box). Media mail sometimes takes longer than the estimate shown. International, APO, and FPO orders can take up to several months to arrive, but will be shipped in the time stated. Returns/Exchanges/Damage: We will work with you to resolve any given situation. Please contact us if there is a problem. Please to find other items (and sign-up for our Weekly Newsletter of newly-listed items and specials). If there is another title by the same (or a similar) artist that you don't see listed in our store, please contact us - we take requests!!

Keywords: lp, album, vinyl, record, 1970s, 70s, Elton John, captain fantastic, brown dirt cowboy, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, bernie taupin