ELTON JOHN: Captain Fantastic 1975 Signed Promo Brown Vinyl(MCA-2142)
MINT UNPLAYED VINYL • MINT HYPE STICKER • ARCHIVAL STORAGE## [Dually Signed by Elton John & Bernie Taupin + Uniquely Signed by Ray Williams with Photo Proof
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Since October 1998 we have been the UK's premier dedicated place for selling premium official Elton John music and memorabilia, both new and vintage items spanning Elton's entire career to 1000's of happy fans across the globe. Check out our 100% positive feedback.
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 extremely rare one off item that has made Paul's collection unique over the years and now it's time to make someone else's collection unique.
In this listing you are bidding on the following item.....
ELTON JOHN: Captain Fantastic 1975 Signed Promo Brown Vinyl(MCA-2142)
MINT UNPLAYED VINYL • MINT HYPE STICKER • ARCHIVAL STORAGE## [Dually Signed by Elton John & Bernie Taupin + Uniquely Signed by Ray Williams with Photo Proof
An Absolute Holy Grail Investment Piece for the Ultimate Elton John Collector Presented by a dedicated, 100% positive feedback Elton John specialist seller (established 1998), this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a flawless, museological copy of the legendary 1975 autobiographical masterpiece, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.
This is not a standard pressing. This is the original 1975 US Brown Vinyl Promotional Edition , limited strictly to 2,000 copies worldwide. It was distributed directly to radio stations, industry insiders, and VIPs.
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THE HOLY GRAIL SPECIFICATIONS
* THE VINYL (MINT / UNPLAYED): The brown vinyl disc remains in flawless, unplayed condition. Kept strictly as an archival museum piece, it shows zero spindle marks, zero paper scuffs, and retains its full, breathtaking original luster.
* THE HYPE STICKER (MINT): Includes the original, incredibly fragile neon-red/orange rectangular hype sticker stating: "This limited edition pressing is one of 2,000 personally autographed to thank you for your support." It is perfectly preserved, bright, unfaded, and intact.
* THE JACKET (EXCELLENT): The gatefold sleeve has been meticulously stored in temperature-controlled, archival conditions. It features razor-sharp graphics, vibrant coloring, and none of the typical ring-wear or spine splits associated with this heavy release. Includes original booklets and poster inserts.
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## THE AUTOGRAPHS & UNRIVALED HISTORICAL PROVENANCE
1. ELTON JOHN & BERNIE TAUPIN: Boldly hand-signed by both Elton John and his genius lyricist partner Bernie Taupin on their respective gatefold portraits. These beautiful, clean signatures were obtained at the time of release.
2. RAY WILLIAMS (The Ultimate Connection): This specific copy holds a unique, historical addition that sets it completely apart from any other of the 2,000 copies. It has been personally signed and inscribed by Ray Williams the legendary A&R man who famously discovered both Elton and Bernie and put them together in 1967.
3. THE INSCRIPTION PLACEMENT: Ray Williams signed his name with the inscription "Dear Paul, Happy days, cheers" Ray Williams directly beneath the printed replica of the June 17, 1967 New Musical Express "Liberty Wants Talent" advertisement inside the accompanying "Scraps" booklet. This is the exact advert that started it all!
4. PHOTO PROOF INCLUDED: The winning bidder will receive physical/digital copies of the "proof-of-contact" photograph showing the seller personally meeting Ray Williams as he held and authenticated this exact piece, see listing photos for this item
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## WHY THIS PIECE IS A MUST-HAVE INVESTMENT
While a few signed copies of this promo have surfaced on the market over the last 50 years, they are almost always heavily worn, missing the hype sticker, or suffer from degraded vinyl. To find a copy that pairs Mint Unplayed Vinyl, a Mint Hype Sticker, and unbeatable historical provenance bridging Elton, Bernie, and the man who brought them together is completely unprecedented.
## SHIPPING & HANDLING
As a dedicated specialist seller with thousands of items safely delivered across the world since 1998, we understand how to ship elite memorabilia.
* The vinyl will be safely removed from the jacket for transit to prevent spine splits.
* Shipped in a premium, heavy-duty record mailer with multiple cardboard stiffeners.
* Sent via fully tracked, signed-for, and insured premium courier worldwide.
Bid with absolute confidence from a trusted, lifelong member of the global Elton John collecting community.