**ELTON JOHN – LEGENDARY COVERS (VOLUME 1 & VOLUME 2)**
**Complete 2-CD Promotional Set from the Daily Express & Sunday Express (June 2005)**
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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 a now rare item to find in complete form off that has helped make Paul's collection complete over the years and now it's time to make someone else's collection special.
**Complete 2-CD Promotional Set from the Daily Express & Sunday Express (June 2005)**
CONDITION: MINT / UNPLAYED (ARCHIVAL QUALITY)**
Up for auction is a highly collectible, complete 2-CD set of Elton John’s rare, pre-fame recordings from 1969–1970. Originally distributed as a newspaper promotion in June 2005, this specific set is in immaculate, museum-grade condition—perfect for serious Elton John completists and music archives.
### WHY THIS SET IS UNIQUE:
* **100% Complete:** Includes BOTH Volume 1 (Daily Express) and Volume 2 (Sunday Express).
* **Mint & Unplayed:** The discs have never been played and are completely free of marks, scuffs, or scratches.
* **Original Paperwork Intact:** Includes all original newspaper backing wraps, front pages, inner tokens, and gatefold packaging as pictured. Finding these ephemeral paper pieces intact after 20+ years is incredibly rare.
### ABOUT THE ALBUM:
Before finding global stardom, a young Elton John (Reginald Dwight) recorded budget-priced cover versions of late 60s and early 70s chart hits for anonymous compilation albums. This set features 14 of those legendary, rare vocal performances, including covers of:
* *Signed Sealed Delivered*
* *Spirit In The Sky*
* *In The Summertime*
* *Up Around The Bend*
* *Come & Get It*
* ...and many more!
See photos for full track listings.
### SHIPPING & PACKAGING:
Item will be packed with extreme care using stiff cardboard backing to ensure the vintage newspaper inserts and gatefold case arrive completely flat and undamaged.
*From a clean, smoke-free, pet-free home. Please see the high-resolution photos to view the exact items you will receive.*