{"product_id":"elton-john-jump-up-vinyl-lp-xghs-2013","title":"Elton John – Jump Up! (Vinyl LP, XGHS 2013)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElton John – \u003cem\u003eJump Up!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e XGHS 2013  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e XGHS-2013-A A1QU. QU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew names in rock history carry the weight of \u003cstrong\u003eElton John\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Pinner, Middlesex in 1947, he rose to become one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 300 million records sold worldwide. His partnership with lyricist \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Taupin\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most celebrated songwriting collaborations in pop history — produced an extraordinary run of albums through the 1970s and into the 1980s. Known for his flamboyant stage presence, virtuosic piano playing, and an uncanny ability to craft melody, Elton John has remained a defining force in popular music for more than five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJump Up!\u003c\/em\u003e was released in April 1982 on MCA Records, marking a creative resurgence for Elton after a period of commercial inconsistency. Reuniting with Bernie Taupin for the majority of the album's tracks, the record blends polished pop-rock with the warmth and craft that defined Elton's classic era. Produced by Chris Thomas — known for his work with Roxy Music and the Sex Pistols — the album has a crisp, radio-ready sound that holds up remarkably well on vinyl. It reached #13 on the UK Albums Chart and #17 on the Billboard 200, and spawned several notable singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl presents with \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e but played \u003cstrong\u003eflawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback, consistent with the visual grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) — plays well, minor surface noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair — slight splattering on the back cover, slightly worn corners (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882204709117,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/PXL_20260723_152743559.jpg?v=1784820662","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/elton-john-jump-up-vinyl-lp-xghs-2013","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}