Elton John - Empty Sky (MCA-2130)

Artist: Elton John
Title: Empty Sky
Catalog #: MCA-2130
Label: MCA Records
Year: 1975 (original 1969; this US reissue 1975)
Format: LP
Condition: VG+

Elton John's debut album, Empty Sky, was recorded in 1969 and initially passed over for US release as DJM and MCA pushed his later records first — making it a genuine rarity for American collectors until MCA finally issued it stateside in 1975. It's a fascinating document of Elton and Bernie Taupin finding their voice: rawer and more experimental than what followed, with a title track that stretches past seven minutes into genuinely adventurous territory. This VG+ copy plays cleanly — an essential piece for the serious Elton John collector and a rewarding listen for anyone who thinks they know his catalog.