**RARE ARCHIVAL ELTON JOHN BUNDLE: 3x VINTAGE UK NEWSPAPER MAGAZINES & PROMO MEDIA (2001–2008)**
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We are privileged to be dealing with the disposal of the museum quality archival collection of Paul Smith ,one of the world's best known superfan's of Elton who over the last 54 years has put together an amazing collection of music and memorabilia spanning the entire career of arguably one of the most successful solo rock stars to have come out of the UK, Sir Elton John.
Over the last 54 years since becoming a fan aged 8 in 1972, Paul has been to 80 concerts across the world including two landmark concerts at Madison Square Garden , New York. Paul has personally met Elton 6 times over the years including two official EJAF events where he obtained in person autographs after brief chats with Elton.
Paul together with his two daughters, both fans, was recognised as a superfan by Elton's own management and they were chosen to appear in the official Rocket Entertainment video shot for the backdrop to Elton singing " Crocodile Rock " on the 330 date Farewell Tour, you can see a still from the video in the listing photos and you can also see a photo of Paul & Elton when they last met in February 2023.
So now the time has come as Paul reaches retirement age for him to downsize his collection and pass on the batten and give other collectors the chance to add some amazing Elton music and memorabilia to their collections.
In this listing as per the heading this is an archival collection of now rate magazines which have helped make Paul's collection complete over the years and now it's time to make someone else's collection special.
**RARE ARCHIVAL ELTON JOHN BUNDLE: 3x VINTAGE UK NEWSPAPER MAGAZINES & PROMO MEDIA (2001–2008)**
An incredible, highly collectible lot for any Sir Elton John completionist or music memorabilia collector. This set consists of three vintage UK Sunday supplement magazines, each complete with its original, exclusive cover-mount promotional media.
Two of these items are in pristine, FACTORY-SEALED condition in their original publisher clear plastic wraps. (Please note: The internal listing photos showcasing the open magazine pages and media layouts are taken from further copies in Paul's collection, separate open copies to preserve the seal on the items you are buying!).
### 📦 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:
1. **Daily Express "Saturday" Magazine (29th September 2001)**
* **Cover Story:** "Elton's Wake-up Call" – A rare, intimate feature surrounding his health scare and the release of *Songs from the West Coast*.
* **Included Media:** Exclusive 4-Track Promo Sampler CD (*West Coast Songs*). Features the full-length version of "Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes", "Tiny Dancer (Original Studio Version)", a live version of "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That", and album snippets.
* **Condition:** FACTORY SEALED / unopened in original plastic wrap.
2. **The Sunday Times Magazine (31st October 2004)**
* **Cover Story:** "Honest John" – A major, candid multi-page interview feature by Ariel Leve with exclusive photography by Hamish Brown.
* **Included Media:** "The Month" Promotional CD-ROM. Includes a FREE Bridget Jones original movie DVD offer voucher via ScreenSelect.
* **Condition:** FACTORY SEALED / unopened in original plastic wrap.
3. **The Sunday Times Magazine – "Red Alert" Issue (8th June 2008)**
* **Cover Story:** A stunning commemorative special edition celebrating Elton John's iconic "Red Dress Tour".
* **Included Media:** Exclusive cover-mount Elton John Red Piano Tour Promotional DVD.
* **Condition:** Excellent, unsealed archive condition. Complete with original cover disc.
### 💡 ITEM CONDITION & STORAGE:
* **Archival Storage:** These items have been carefully stored in a smoke-free, pet-free environment under climate-controlled archival conditions.
* **Seals:** The original thin plastic promotional bags are completely intact without heavy tears or deterioration to two of these magazines, see photos
* **Paper Quality:** Crisp pages, bright colors, no newspaper yellowing, and flat edges.
### ✈️ SHIPPING & PACKAGING:
Due to the fragile nature of vintage magazines and sealed plastic wraps, this bundle will be packaged securely in a stiff, crush-proof box with cardboard reinforcement to avoid bending during transit.