John, Elton: Regimental Sgt. Zippo (Vinyl)

“Regimental Sgt. Zippo” is the legendary “album that never was” by Elton John. He was signed as an artist to DJM in early 1968 and recorded 12 tracks for a debut album at DJM studios on London’s New Oxford Street. It is unclear why the album was never released, but an order of the tracks was established.

As part of the excavation of material for the jewel box, the original order was unearthed: Following the success of the limited release in mono for Record Store Day in 2021, we now offer an industry-wide release in stereo, mixed at Abbey Road with the usual care of Elton’s catalog team. In addition to the previous release, this new LP edition comes with a printed inner sleeve with all lyrics.


Tracklist

1. When I Was Tealby Abbey
2. And the Clock Goes Round
3. Sitting Doing Nothing
4. Turn To Me
5. Angel Tree
6. Regimental Sgt. Zippo
7. A Dandelion Dies In the Wind
8. You’ll Be Sorry To See Me Go
9. You’re My Woman (Aka Nina)
10. Tartan Coloured Lady
11. Hourglass
12. Watching the Planes Go By