{"product_id":"elton-john-greatest-hits-vinyl-lp-mca-2128","title":"Elton John – Greatest Hits (Vinyl LP, MCA-2128)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElton John – Greatest Hits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MCA Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e MCA-2128  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e MCA 586-W11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Pinner, Middlesex, England, \u003cstrong\u003eSir Elton John\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most celebrated and commercially successful musicians in history. A classically trained pianist who began performing in pubs as a teenager, he forged one of pop music's most enduring creative partnerships with lyricist \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Taupin\u003c\/strong\u003e — a collaboration spanning more than five decades. Inducted into the \u003cstrong\u003eRock and Roll Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1994 and knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998, Elton John has sold an estimated 300 million records worldwide. His flamboyant stage presence, virtuosic piano playing, and gift for melody set him apart from the very beginning of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1974\u003c\/strong\u003e on MCA Records, \u003cem\u003eGreatest Hits\u003c\/em\u003e arrived at the absolute peak of Elton John's commercial dominance — a period when he was arguably the biggest rock star on the planet. Drawing from his extraordinary run of albums between 1970 and 1974, the compilation captures the full breadth of his early genius: from tender ballads to stomping glam-rock anthems. It spent \u003cstrong\u003e10 weeks at #1\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond (16× Platinum)\u003c\/strong\u003e in the United States — one of the best-selling albums in American history. In the UK, it topped the charts for 11 weeks. For many listeners, this record was their first introduction to Elton John, and it remains a definitive entry point into his catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \u003cstrong\u003e“Your Song”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1970), the tender piano-driven debut that announced a major new voice in popular music. \u003cstrong\u003e“Rocket Man”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972) followed — a wistful, space-age meditation on isolation that became one of his signature songs. The irresistible \u003cstrong\u003e“Crocodile Rock”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972) brought nostalgic, foot-stomping energy, while \u003cstrong\u003e“Daniel”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1973) showcased his gift for emotional storytelling. \u003cstrong\u003e“Bennie and the Jets”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1973) — with its stuttering piano riff and mock-live crowd noise — became an unlikely R\u0026amp;B crossover hit. The collection also features the epic \u003cstrong\u003e“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1973), widely considered one of the greatest songs ever written, and the soaring \u003cstrong\u003e“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”\u003c\/strong\u003e (1974), a gospel-tinged plea that demonstrated his full vocal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been carefully \u003cstrong\u003ecleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl shows \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and previous play, but \u003cstrong\u003eplayed flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback — typical for a record of this vintage. A solid, enjoyable listening copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e G (Good)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e G\/F (Good\/Fair) — wear present as shown in photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease refer to all photos for a complete picture of condition. What you see is what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47768587305213,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Elton_John_Greatest_Hits_Vinyl_LP_MCA-2128.jpg?v=1783176064","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/elton-john-greatest-hits-vinyl-lp-mca-2128","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}