Elton John - Self Titled – Rare first French issue with alternate cover DJM 406
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Elton John - Self Titled - Original France issue on the DJM Records label
Cat No. DJM 406 / DJLPS 406
Quite possibly the rarest and most unique sleeve of any Elton John record. The album was distributed by CBS Records. The vinyl and sleeve were manufactured in France. The sleeve has the catalogue number DJM 406 printed on it unlike the DJLPS 406 that was common with most European issues.
This is Elton John's second official album and the artwork showing a picture of Elton's left side of his face was common to that issue and was used all around the world for that release. The story goes that the French printers had not be given a copy of the intended artwork in time for the album release and as the date got closer they started to print this sleeve. The management did not like it and English covers were sent instead. Those were destroyed and only a few are known to exist.
The vinyl comes in VG+ condition. Some light marks but not feelable. The sleeve would rate VG with a bit of age related wear and a little tear on opening side.
An incredible piece of music history. This item is for serious collector!
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