Sold Date: February 6, 2022
Start Date: February 1, 2022
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Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Vinyl 2 LP Set - MCA MCA2-10003  VG+ First Pressing (1973) with Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Bennie and the Jets, Funeral For a Friend, Candle in the Wind
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Cover. First US pressing with original trifold cover. Vinyl was tested on all sides and plays very well with nice fidelity. Cover is strong with no splits or writing, and spine is very visible.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the seventh studio album by Elton John, first released in 1973 as a double LP. The album has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and is widely regarded as John's magnum opus. Among the 17 tracks, the album contains the hits "Candle in the Wind", US number-one single "Bennie and the Jets", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" plus live favourites "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" and "Harmony".
In 2020, the album was ranked number 112 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003 when it was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Track listing
Side one 1."Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding"11:09 2."Candle in the Wind"3:50 3."Bennie and the Jets"5:23
Side two 1."Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"3:13 2."This Song Has No Title"2:23 3."Grey Seal"4:00 4."Jamaica Jerk-Off"3:39 5."I've Seen That Movie Too"5:59
Side three 1."Sweet Painted Lady"3:54 2."The Ballad of Danny Bailey (1909–34)"4:23 3."Dirty Little Girl"5:00 4."All the Girls Love Alice"5:09
Side four 1."Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock 'n Roll)"2:42 2."Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"4:57 3."Roy Rogers"4:07 4."Social Disease"3:42 5."Harmony"2:46
Personnel Elton John – vocals, acoustic piano (1–6, 8–10, 12–17), Fender Rhodes (5, 6), Farfisa organ (3, 5, 7, 13), mellotron (5, 6, 11) David Hentschel – ARP synthesizer (1, 12) Davey Johnstone – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Leslie guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar, banjo, backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 10, 13, 17) Dee Murray – bass guitar, backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 10, 13, 17) Nigel Olsson – drums, congas, tambourine, backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 10, 13, 17), car effects (12) Ray Cooper – tambourine (12) Del Newman – orchestral arrangements (4, 8–10, 15, 17) David Katz – orchestra contractor (4, 8–10, 15, 17) Leroy Gómez – saxophone solo (16) Kiki Dee – backing vocals (12) _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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