{"product_id":"elton-john-dont-shoot-me-im-only-the-piano-player-vinyl-lp-1973-mca-records-mca-2100-gloversville-pressing-black-label-gatefold","title":"Elton John – Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Vinyl LP, 1973, MCA Records MCA-2100, Gloversville Pressing, Black Label, Gatefold)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003eDon't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player includes two of Elton John's major early-1970s recordings, \"Daniel\" and \"Crocodile Rock.\" Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the album, with Gus Dudgeon producing and Paul Buckmaster providing orchestral arrangements. The sessions featured Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, and Nigel Olsson alongside John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis January 1973 U.S. MCA Records MCA-2100 edition is the black-label gatefold pressing manufactured at MCA's Gloversville plant, identified by the stamped 回-G-回 markings in the supplied runouts. The supplied variant 3 matrices are MCA-5 W-1 A and MCA-6 W-2 A. The original color photo and lyric booklet is included with this copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG+\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Booklet: Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel: MCA Records – MCA-2100\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: January 1973\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Pop Rock, Classic Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eSide A: MCA-5 W-1 A 回-G-回\u003cbr\u003eSide B: MCA-6 W-2 A 回-G-回\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1 Daniel – 3:52\u003cbr\u003eA2 Teacher I Need You – 4:08\u003cbr\u003eA3 Elderberry Wine – 3:34\u003cbr\u003eA4 Blues For Baby And Me – 5:38\u003cbr\u003eA5 Midnight Creeper – 3:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1 Have Mercy On The Criminal – 5:55\u003cbr\u003eB2 I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol – 3:55\u003cbr\u003eB3 Texan Love Song – 3:33\u003cbr\u003eB4 Crocodile Rock – 3:56\u003cbr\u003eB5 High Flying Bird – 4:10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47981913997489,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_35_b60e8489-a0df-49e2-878f-2a5a616edb4b.jpg?v=1790523939","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/elton-john-dont-shoot-me-im-only-the-piano-player-vinyl-lp-1973-mca-records-mca-2100-gloversville-pressing-black-label-gatefold","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}