{"product_id":"elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-1973-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road moves between expansive rock arrangements, piano-led ballads and bright pop melodies across seventeen songs. Released in 1973 on DJM Records, the double album pairs John’s music with Bernie Taupin’s lyrics, taking in the theatrical sweep of “Funeral for a Friend \/ Love Lies Bleeding”, the reflective title track and the driving “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Gus Dudgeon, the album features Davey Johnstone on guitar, Dee Murray on bass and Nigel Olsson on drums, with orchestral arrangements by Del Newman. It was recorded at Strawberry Studios in France and remixed at Trident Studios in London, with David Hentschel credited as engineer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy comes in the pictured illustrated fold-out sleeve, featuring lyrics, individual song artwork and musician credits. The detailed presentation offers plenty to explore while listening across the album’s four sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Funeral for a Friend \/ Love Lies Bleeding”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn atmospheric instrumental opening builds into a full-band rock performance. The contrast between sweeping keyboard textures and urgent guitar-led energy gives the album an ambitious introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiano and an expressive vocal sit at the heart of the title track’s reflective arrangement. The soaring melody and layered harmonies make it one of the record’s most distinctive moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Candle in the Wind”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA measured piano-led arrangement supports Taupin’s portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Its restrained delivery provides an intimate contrast to the album’s larger rock productions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bennie and the Jets”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deliberate piano rhythm and stylised vocal give this track its unusual, theatrical character. The spacious arrangement leaves room for its instantly recognisable hook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriving guitar and forceful drums give this selection its hard-rock edge. Its restless momentum provides a burst of energy on the final side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Elton John\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: DJM Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: DJLPD 1001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Double Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio: Stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacture: Made in England, as stated on the labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of songs: 17, with the opening two presented together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop Rock \/ Rock \/ Glam Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyrics: Bernie Taupin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Gus Dudgeon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineer: David Hentschel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchestral arrangements: Del Newman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Illustrated fold-out sleeve with lyrics and credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover illustration: Ian Beck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elton John","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59524163567964,"sku":"DJLPD 1001","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Elton_John_Goodbye_Yellow_Brick_Road_1973_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792071195","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-1973-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}