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Elton John 'Honky Chateau'-Vinyl LP1st Press-RARE.
Sold Date:
August 28, 2017
Start Date:
August 27, 2017
Final Price:
£15.00
(GBP)
Seller Feedback:
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Buyer Feedback:
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ELTON JOHN 'HONKY CHATEAU'.
First U.K. Pressing on Limited edition RED/PURPLE VINYL
Matrix marks A-2/B-2, with "Bobil" & "Rasputin" etched in dead wax.
Catalogue number . : DJM Records DJLPH 423
Originally released 1972
Overall condition is Good/Clean-Very Playable!
Sleeve Good
The
Garrod & Lofthouse Leather Effect Textured Gatefold Sleeve still
retains it’s lustre as it has been stored in a plastic protective
sleeve. It has no splits but there is a crease/fold at the top left corner of
the front cover,but
otherwise is in Good condition and there isn’t any writing, taping
or stickers. Note that this is the very first version with rear tab
fastening and pasted on photo.
Inside is in EXCELLENT condition the lyrics are very clear and there isn’t any writing, taping or stickers.
Summary: this ICONIC, rock masterwork
album is a lovely piece of genuine memorabilia from a bygone time that
changed the world and would grace any collection. If you haven’t heard
it on vinyl this could be for you. It certainly doesn’t sound 47 years
old.
