{"product_id":"elton-john-honky-chateau-lp-090326","title":"Elton John - Honky Château - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e UNI Records, UNI Records, UNI Records, MCA Inc., MCA Records, Inc., This Record Co. Ltd., This Record Co. Ltd., Dick James Music Ltd., Dick James Music, Inc., Strawberry Studios, F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UNI 93135\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElton John's Honky Chateau stands out as a richly textured album where his pop-rock sensibility meets unexpected flourishes like Jean-Luc Ponty’s electric violin and ‘Legs’ Larry Smith’s tap dance, adding unique layers beyond the usual piano-driven sound. Tracks like \"Rocket Man\" and \"Honky Cat\" showcase a blend of playful wit and thoughtful songwriting, supported by a stellar lineup including Davey Johnstone’s banjo and Ray Cooper’s congas, all brought together under Gus Dudgeon's production and Ken Scott’s engineering. This album offers a glimpse of Elton John’s evolving artistry in 1972, balancing catchy melodies with inventive arrangements that reward focused listening. This 1972 vinyl pressing carries a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e grade, meaning it presents well for regular play with minor surface marks that shouldn’t interfere significantly with the music. The record’s acoustic ensemble feel is given a little extra space on vinyl, making it a solid choice for those who appreciate the nuances behind Elton’s distinctive sound. If your collection appreciates a bit of musical tap dancing alongside classic rock storytelling, this pressing of Honky Chateau fits the bill without making a fuss about its vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElton John - Honky Chateau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonky Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Think I'm Going To Kill Myself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSusie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocket Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMona Lisas And Mad Hatters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHercules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-DwyjsI1NnI\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2ei2X6ghPnw7YRwQtAH075\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1972","offer_id":54342433177916,"sku":"DEN00000399","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MjktODc4OS5qcGVn.jpg?v=1788471804","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/elton-john-honky-chateau-lp-090326","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}