Elton John – Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP) (VG+)

Elton John – Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player
LP, Album | MCA Records | Cat. No. MCA-2100 | Canada | 1973

Elton John's sixth studio album and his commercial breakthrough to superstardom — featuring Crocodile Rock and Daniel, both massive international hits. Produced by Gus Dudgeon; recorded at Studio Hérouville, France; remixed at Trident Studios, London. Classic early Elton lineup: Dee Murray (bass), Nigel Olsson (drums), all songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Canadian MCA pressing on the black rainbow label; made by MCA Records (Canada), pressed at MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville. Gatefold sleeve with original 12-page full-colour booklet (photos and lyrics) still intact and glued to sleeve. Cover worn; VG+ vinyl in G+ gatefold sleeve.

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — a few minor scratches; plays well and in great condition overall
• Sleeve: Good Plus (G+) — cover worn; gatefold intact; original booklet present

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Daniel
A2. Teacher I Need You
A3. Elderberry Wine
A4. Blues For My Baby And Me
A5. Midnight Creeper

Side B
B1. Have Mercy On The Criminal
B2. I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol
B3. Texan Love Song
B4. Crocodile Rock
B5. High Flying Bird

Credits
Music By: Elton John | Lyrics By: Bernie Taupin
Produced By: Gus Dudgeon | Engineered By: Ken Scott
Bass: Dee Murray | Drums: Nigel Olsson | Piano: Elton John
Photography (Cover): Ed Caraeff | Sleeve Design: David Larkham & Michael Ross
Recorded at Studio Hérouville | Remixed at Trident Studios

Details

• Format: LP, Album, Gatefold
• Label: MCA Records (Canada) — black rainbow label
• Catalog No.: MCA-2100
• Country: Canada
• Released: 1973
• Weight: 230 g
• Includes original 12-page full-colour booklet (glued to sleeve)
• Style: Pop Rock, Classic Rock, Singer-Songwriter

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As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.