Experience Elton John’s definitive breakthrough album in magnificent analog fidelity. Recorded at the legendary Château d'Hérouville in France, Honky Château perfectly blends iconic piano-led pop, country-rock grooves, and deeply moving gospel ballads. This particular UK reissue release features early A-1 / B/2 matrix stampers, capturing the vibrant, punchy production of Gus Dudgeon and the legendary songwriting partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin exactly as it was meant to be heard.

Track Listing:

• Side One: Honky Cat, Mellow, I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself, Susie (Dramas), Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time).

• Side Two: Salvation, Slave, Amy, Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters, Hercules.

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• Records are shipped outside their cover in a anti-static protective sleeve
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