Elton John - Empty Sky (LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

Empty Sky

Artist

Elton John

LP release year

2017

Album release date

6 jun 1969

Label

Mercury

EAN

602557383058

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

1 piece(s)

Type

Reissue

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

54 min

Tracks

13 tracks

Weight

180g

Packaging

Gatefold

EAN

EAN

602557383058

Other

Limited Edition

No

Country

USA & Europe

Box set

No

Remastered

Yes

Reissue

Yes

• Elton's Trippy Debut

  5 out of 5 stars
  Qenibuuhezzu_Deocf5 January 2026United States🇺🇸

  While 'Empty Sky' might not be packed with the catchy pop tunes we associate with Elton John, it more than compensates with its atmospheric and melodic, even trippy, sounds that define 1969. (FYI: ‘Empty Sky’ got a re-release in 1975.) No matter which version you're grooving to, this record is intense. ‘Empty Sky’ is a mix of Dylan, Stones, Floyd, Velvet Underground, Jethro Tull, and pure passion. It feels like a tribute to his peers and a heads-up that Elton John is set to conquer the globe.

• Elton's Underrated Gem

  5 out of 5 stars
  ofwuxiypid27 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  Don't pay attention to the negative reviews about this album, as it's a fantastic listen throughout, matching the brilliance of Honky Chateau and Yellow Brick Road. The claim that there are "no forgotten gems" is just not true, with powerful tracks like the title song, Western Ford Gateway, and Sails, as well as beautiful ballads like Lady What's Tomorrow, Hymn 2000, and an early take on Skyline Pigeon. Elton's voice is a bit more subdued here, lacking the extensive range he'd later showcase on Madman Across The Water, but it's still superb. The original UK pressing of this album sounds amazing and is surprisingly easy to find for a bargain. Highly recommended.

• Amazing Raw Unique Sound

  5 out of 5 stars
  IqawJbagp09617 December 2025United States🇺🇸

  His vocals and sound are amazing, this album is one of his finest. It's so raw and has a vibe that's truly unique. I'm loving it!

• Elton's Holographic Intimacy

  5 out of 5 stars
  UqzYerzj9 December 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧

  This LP sounds incredible, super intimate, with Elton 'right there' in the middle of the soundstage. It's holographic as anything, with amazing clarity too.

• Unfiltered Emotional Masterpiece

  5 out of 5 stars
  EfekBteqt84218 November 2025United States🇺🇸

  This album is among his finest work, it's so unfiltered and evokes a unique emotion that's rare to find. I'm absolutely in love with his vocals and the overall sound.