Elton John - Rare Masters (2xCD, Comp, RP) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    US  
Released:  
Genre:       Rock, Pop
Style:         Pop Rock, Ballad, Classic Rock, Soundtrack

Comments:
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Notes:

Two CD's housed in a double-thick (fatboy) jewel case plus a 
24-page saddle-stitched booklet. Inserted in a cardboard slipcase.

Tracks recorded :
1-1 & 1-2  December 1967
1-3 & 1-4  December 1968
1-5 & 1-6  April 1969
1-7 to 1-9   January 1970
1-10 to 1-19   September 1970
2-1   May 1970
2-2   June 1970
2-3   August 1971
2-4   January 1972
2-5   June 1972
2-6, 2-7 and 2-9   May 1973
2-8   Early 1973
2-10 & 2-11   November 1973
2-12   April 1974
2-13   January 1974
2-14 & 2-16   July 1974
2-15   Live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, November 28, 1974
2-17 & 2-18   July 1975 

Tracks 1-1 & 1-2 originally released as single A and B-side in 1968 ( Elton John's first solo single )
Tracks 1-3 & 1-4 originally released as single A and B-side in 1969 ( First time in stereo )
Tracks 1-5 & 1-6 originally released as single A and B-side in 1969
Track 1-7 originally released as single B-side in 1970
Tracks 1-8 & 1-9 originally released as single A and B-side in 1970
Tracks 1-10 to 1-19 originally released as LP Original Soundtrack Recording " Friends " in 1971
Track 2-1 previously unreleased alternate version ( from " Tumbleweed Connection " session )
Track 2-2 originally released as single B-side in 1971
Track 2-3 previously unreleased (  from " Madman Across The Water " session )
Track 2-4 previously unreleased alternate version
Track 2-5 originally released as single B-side in 1973
Tracks 2-6 & 2-7 originally released as single B-sides in 1973
Track 2-8 previously unreleased demo version ( prepared for Rod Stewart " Smiler " album )
Track 2-9 originally released as single B-side in 1973
Tracks 2-10 & 2-11 originally released as single A and B-side in 1973
Track 2-12 originally released as single B-side in 1974
Track 2-13 originally released as single B-side in 1974
Track 2-14 originally released as single B-side in 1974
Track 2-15 originally released as single B-side in 1975
Track 2-16 originally released as single B-side in 1975
Track 2-17 previously unreleased ( from " Rock Of The Westies " session )
Track 2-18 originally released as single B-side in 1975

The company name used on this release "PolyGram Records Inc. (New York)" refers to [l129352.

 

1-1. I've Been Loving You 3:16
1-2. Here's To The Next Time 2:58
1-3. Lady Samantha 3:02
1-4. All Across The Havens 2:51
1-5. It's Me That You Need 4:00
1-6. Just Like Strange Rain 3:44
1-7. Bad Side Of The Moon 3:12
1-8. Rock And Roll Madonna 4:16
1-9. Grey Seal 3:34
1-10. Friends 2:23
1-11. Michelle's Song 4:20
1-12. Seasons 3:56
1-13. Variation On Michelle's Song (A Day In The Country) 2:47
1-14. Can I Put You On 5:57
1-15. Honey Roll 3:07
1-16. Variation On Friends 1:43
1-17. I Meant To Do My Work Today (A Day In The Country) 1:36
1-18. Four Moods 11:01
1-19. Seasons Reprise 1:39
2-1. Madman Across The Water 8:50
2-2. Into The Old Man's Shoes 4:01
2-3. Rock Me When He's Gone 5:01
2-4. Slave 2:48
2-5. Skyline Pigeon 3:51
2-6. Jack Rabbit 1:51
2-7. Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) 2:51
2-8. Let Me Be Your Car 4:52
2-9. Screw You (Young Man's Blues) 4:41
2-10. Step Into Christmas 4:30
2-11. Ho! Ho! Ho! Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas 4:03
2-12. Sick City 5:23
2-13. Cold Highway 3:26
2-14. One Day At A Time 3:47
2-15. I Saw Her Standing There 3:51
2-16. House Of Cards 3:09
2-17. Planes 4:14
2-18. Sugar On The Floor 4:33

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 7 314-514138-2 7
Barcode 731451413827
Matrix / Runout 314 514 1392 39@ A
Mastering SID Code IFPI L006
Matrix / Runout MADE IN USA
Mould SID Code IFPI 0300
Matrix / Runout 314 515 1402 39$ J
Mastering SID Code IFPI L009
Matrix / Runout MADE IN USA BY UML
Mould SID Code IFPI 0333

 

Phonographic Copyright (p) PolyGram Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) PolyGram Records, Inc.
Manufactured By PolyGram Records, Inc.
Marketed By PolyGram Records, Inc.
Remastered At Polygram Studios, USA
Pressed By UML

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