UMe has released an exclusive anniversary edition album of Elton John's seminal album Honky Château in its 50th-anniversary. The seminal album was initially released in May 1972. It was one of Elton John's significant successes in achieving wide popularity that helped him make hit songs such as Rocket Man, Honky Cat, and Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.
The exclusive album consists of several formats for consumers: CDs, LPs, and vinyl. The 50th anniversary edition vinyl contains the original album pressed for the first time on limited edition gold vinyl. The tracks in the gold vinyl are divided into "Side A" and "Side B." In "Side A" contains the songs Honky Cat, Mellow, I Think I'm Going to Kill Myself, Susie (Dramas), and Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time). "Side B" has Salvation, Slave, Amy, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, and Hercules. The vinyl is available for 25.99 in GBP.
Anniversary Edition Vinyl
UMe Launches Elton John's 50th Anniversary Honky Château Album
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