Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) Vinyl LP Record
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Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) Vinyl LP Record
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Album Introduction
Elton 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”.
Produced 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.
This 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.
Stand-Out Tracks
“Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding”
An 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.
“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
Piano 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.
“Candle in the Wind”
A 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.
“Bennie and the Jets”
A deliberate piano rhythm and stylised vocal give this track its unusual, theatrical character. The spacious arrangement leaves room for its instantly recognisable hook.
“Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
Driving guitar and forceful drums give this selection its hard-rock edge. Its restless momentum provides a burst of energy on the final side.
Record Details
- Artist: Elton John
- Title: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Year: 1973
- Label: DJM Records
- Catalogue No.: DJLPD 1001
- Format: Double Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM
- Audio: Stereo
- Manufacture: Made in England, as stated on the labels
- Vinyl colour: Black
- Number of songs: 17, with the opening two presented together
- Genre: Pop Rock / Rock / Glam Rock
- Decade: 1970s
- Lyrics: Bernie Taupin
- Producer: Gus Dudgeon
- Engineer: David Hentschel
- Orchestral arrangements: Del Newman
- Packaging: Illustrated fold-out sleeve with lyrics and credits
- Cover illustration: Ian Beck
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