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Elton John: Greatest Hits Album (1974)
A Piano Man's Platinum Parade Elton John’s Greatest Hits LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJLPH 442). This 10-track compilation, produced and compiled by Gus Dudgeon, featured early classics like “Your Song” and “Rocket Man.” Pressed by Tranco Limited and printed by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for 84 weeks across multiple runs, including 11 weeks at the top. Issued in vinyl LP, cassette, and

Elton John
Nov 7, 1974


Elton John: "The Bitch Is Back" Single (1974)
Elton John’s "The Bitch Is Back" backed with "Cold Highway" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by DJM Records (catalog...

Elton John
Aug 29, 1974


Elton John: "Elton John is Back" Review (1974)
Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John
Jan 1, 1974


Step Into Christmas
A Turkey-Free Festive Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 290), Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” was his first original Christmas song. Backed with “Ho, Ho, Ho (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas?),” this Bernie Taupin co-write — produced by Gus Dudgeon — became an instant festive staple, peaking at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 7 weeks. Pressed by Tranco Limited with solid centre and pop-out centre

Elton John
Nov 26, 1973
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