Key Features

• ● Experience the humble beginnings of a legend with this rare 1970 Japanese pressing of Elton John's debut album, Empty Sky. This early release from Toshiba Musical Industries features the iconic 'Portrait of Elton John' obi strip and original gatefold jacket.
• ● Rare Japanese early pressing on DJM Records
• ● Includes the highly collectible obi strip
• ● Beautiful gatefold sleeve with insert
• ● Essential debut album featuring 'Skyline Pigeon'
• ● Toshiba Musical Industries catalog number FP-80051
• ● Brand: NO BRAND
• ● Artist: Elton John
• ● Release Title: Empty Sky
• ● Record Label: DJM Records
• ● Catalog Number: FP-80051
• ● Format: Vinyl LP
• ● Record Size: 12 inches
• ● Speed: 33 1/3 RPM
• ● Genre: Rock
• ● Style: Singer-Songwriter
• ● Release Year: 1970
• ● Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• ● Record Grading: VG+
• ● Sleeve Grading: VG
• ● Edition: First Japan Pressing
• ● Material: Vinyl
• ● Type: Album

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