Elton John – Elton John (1970) {2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Elton John - Elton John (1970) {2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Elton John – Elton John (1970) {2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.64 GB (ISO) + 727 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9071 | Genre: Pop Rock

Empty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. John and Bernie Taupin’s songwriting had become more immediate and successful; in particular, John’s music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin’s frequently nebulous lyrics. Continue reading “Elton John – Elton John (1970) {2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Elton John – 4 Albums (MFSL Remastered)

Elton John - 4 Albums (MFSL Remastered)

Elton John – 4 Albums (MFSL Remastered)
EAC Rip | 4xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.24 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc | Genre: Pop Rock

Tumbleweed Connection (1970) / Madman Across The Water (1971) / Honky Château (1972)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)

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Elton John – 17-11-70+ (1971) [2017, Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Elton John - 17-11-70+ (1971) [2017, Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Elton John – 17-11-70+ (1971) [2017, Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Format / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.63 GB (Hi-Res) + 467 MB (CD-Format) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mercury / UMC | EU | Cat#: 5728537 | Genre: Pop

The great thing about this early live record is its obscurity — not just that this isn’t one of his better-known records, but that the set list is a fanboy’s dream, heavy on album tracks, covers, and the kinds of song that make Elton John’s early work so individual. It’s not just that there are no hits here, but it’s that these six songs emphasize the spare, hard-rocking bluesy singer/songwriter that may not have written his own words, but always sang them with conviction and melodies that made them seem like his own. Continue reading “Elton John – 17-11-70+ (1971) [2017, Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1970) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1970) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1970) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
2x Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Format / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.19 GB (Hi-Res) + 813 MB (CD-Format) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan on JVC | Cat#: MFSL 2-160 | Genre: Pop Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

It was designed to be a blockbuster and it was. Prior to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton John had hits — his second album, Elton John, went Top 10 in the U.S. and U.K., and he had smash singles in “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel” — but this 1973 album was a statement of purpose spilling over two LPs, which was all the better to showcase every element of John’s spangled personality. Continue reading “Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1970) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Elton John – Peachtree Road (2004) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Elton John - Peachtree Road (2004) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Elton John – Peachtree Road (2004) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.18 GB (ISO) + 2.17 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.03 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mercury | EU | Cat#: 9867612 | Genre: Pop Rock

Peachtree Road is the twenty-seventh studio album by British singer-songwriter Elton John, released in 2004. It was named after Peachtree Road, the northern part of Peachtree Street in Atlanta, where one of John’s four homes is located. This is the only album during his long career on which John has sole credit as producer. On previous projects, he was listed as a co-producer, joined by Clive Franks or Greg Penny; Franks on A Single Man, 21 at 33 and parts of The Fox; Penny on Duets and Made in England. it was recorded in January 2004. Continue reading “Elton John – Peachtree Road (2004) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) [2003, Deluxe Edition, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) [2003, Deluxe Edition, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) [2003, Deluxe Edition, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
SACD Rip | 2xSACD | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 616 MB (CD-Layer) + 5.94 GB (SACD ISO) + 5.11 GB (SACD FLAC Multichannel) + 1.79 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Chronicles / The Rocket Record Company | USA | Cat#: B0001570-36 | Genre: Pop Rock

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is back as a great, double-disc reissue featuring hybrid Super Audio CD mastering (so playable on regular CD players, too) in 5.1 Surround Sound! And, yes, there are bonus tracks-three B-sides [ Whenever You’re Ready (We’ll Go Steady); Jack Rabbit, and Screw You [Young Man Blues ]) and an unreleased acoustic mix of Candle in the Wind. Continue reading “Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) [2003, Deluxe Edition, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Elton John – Rock of the Westies (1975) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Elton John - Rock of the Westies (1975) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Elton John – Rock of the Westies (1975) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, PNG, Included
Total Size: 348 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity, USA | Cat#: AFZ 149 | Genre: Pop Rock

Less than four months after issuing the landmark and autobiographical Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975), Elton John re-emerged with a new band and a slightly modified sound. However, the departure of Dee Murray (bass) and Nigel Olsson (drums) would ultimately begin a deceleration in terms of John’s success, which rivalled only the Beatles’ and Elvis Presley’s in terms of global acclaim Continue reading “Elton John – Rock of the Westies (1975) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”