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Condition: • Vinyl: VG+ (clean, glossy vinyl with sharp black MCA rainbow-band labels) • Sleeve: VG+ (solid vintage jacket with classic sepia/black-and-white portrait artwork, strong spine, and light shelf/handling wear) Pressing Information: • Year: 1973 (Reissue of 1972 classic) • Country: US • Label: MCA Records (Black Rainbow-Band Label) • Catalog #: MCA-2017 (Formerly UNI 93135 / Matrix: 93135-A / 93135-B) • Production: Produced by Gus Dudgeon / Engineered by Ken Scott (Recorded at Château d'Hérouville, France) • Format: 12" Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo Tracklist: Side 1: 1. Honky Cat (5:12) 2. Mellow (5:30) 3. I Think I'm Gonna Kill Myself (3:32) 4. Susie (Dramas) (3:24) 5. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) (4:40) Side 2: 1. Salvation (3:58) 2. Slave (4:20) 3. Amy (4:02) 4. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (5:00) 5. Hercules (5:20) About the Album: Released in 1972, "Honky Château" is Elton John’s landmark fifth studio album and his first to top the US Billboard 200, kicking off a historic run of seven consecutive #1 albums. Recorded at the famous 18th-century Château d'Hérouville in France with lyricist Bernie Taupin and producer Gus Dudgeon, it marks the first album to feature his full core touring band: Davey Johnstone (guitars), Dee Murray (bass), and Nigel Olsson (drums). Packed with timeless staples including the iconic hit "Rocket Man," the funky piano-driven "Honky Cat," and the deeply beloved classic "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters." Recent Market Comps: • [Elton John Honky Chateau 1972 MCA-2017 Gatefold Lyrics Vintage Vinyl Record](https://www.ebay.com/itm/257477834223?itmmeta=01KQ968H10B1JE5PR8XBYNX0VB&hash=item3bf2dff5ef:g:1gYAAeSwHpNp747Q&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAAwDKQclQvzFwZQpmMrsO4LuqxG95Wcl56gjsZo3SEs0lrV3Y8xBRwWHX9kB%2BPxYmAVs0bDqcRmosx4VWl0HPZ1RGR7DQHgTFGV1e%2FEODE%2FtRWKHBXy8pgyWv8UvLgntCe5s1UKL8lEvgcU0aottI3dq4f3aHXg%2FENbiZxCbTcCOzTK%2FR4PKzmj3I%2FBeh5eMGrQUzN6veC7mDowyYyhn3p6xW9GIV%2BW4NQlQs%2BWgIrhQCaF1vvaGaEg4jrMVZPcnX1HQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9CQoqa6Zw) – $14.00 – $22.00 (VG+) • [ELTON JOHN HONKY CHATEAU LP EX/EX MCA 2017 1973](https://www.ebay.com/itm/156249035188) – $15.00 – $20.00 (EX/EX) • [Elton John Honky Chateau 1972 LP MCA-2017 Rocket Man](https://www.ebay.com/itm/395539946031) – $12.00 – $18.00 (VG/VG+) Shipping & Store Policies: • Fast 1-day shipping. • Orders bundle automatically to save on shipping. • Use the offer feature to receive a discount on any record in the store. Keywords: Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Honky Chateau, Rocket Man, Honky Cat, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Davey Johnstone, Gus Dudgeon, MCA Records, MCA 2017, 70s Classic Rock, Glam Rock, Piano Rock, Pop Rock, Vintage Vinyl LP