{"product_id":"elton-john-honky-chateau-uk-pressing-gatefold-vinyl-album-djm","title":"Elton John: Honky Chateau UK Pressing Gatefold Vinyl Album DJM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonky Château\u003c\/b\u003e is \u003cb\u003eElton John\u003c\/b\u003e's fifth studio album, released in 1972 on DJM. It was recorded at the Château d'Hérouville in France (credited on the sleeve as Strawberry Studios), which is where the title comes from, and it was his first album to reach number one in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the one with \u003cb\u003eRocket Man\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHonky Cat\u003c\/b\u003e, and the first album with \u003cb\u003eDavey Johnstone\u003c\/b\u003e joining \u003cb\u003eDee Murray\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNigel Olsson\u003c\/b\u003e as the full band. Produced by \u003cb\u003eGus Dudgeon\u003c\/b\u003e, all songs by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Elton John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/b\u003e Honky Château\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelease date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1972 (this copy is a later UK pressing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e DJM Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCatalogue number:\u003c\/b\u003e DJH 20423\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Stereo vinyl LP, 33⅓ rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used \/ Pre-loved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix \/ Runout:\u003c\/strong\u003e DJH 20423 A11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e United Kingdom (Made in England)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Gatefold sleeve with printed lyrics and credits inside, paper inner sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProducer(s):\u003c\/b\u003e Gus Dudgeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngineer:\u003c\/b\u003e Ken Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLine-up:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElton John, piano, organ, vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDee Murray, bass, backing vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDavey Johnstone, guitars, banjo, mandolin, backing vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigel Olsson, drums, backing vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuests include Jean-Luc Ponty (electric violin), Ray Cooper (congas) and David Hentschel (ARP synthesiser)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTrack listing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHonky Cat\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMellow\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eI Think I'm Going To Kill Myself\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSusie (Dramas)\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSalvation\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlave\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmy\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMona Lisas And Mad Hatters\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHercules\u003c\/b\u003e – Elton John, Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Vintage Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63739573371210,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/3583\/6746\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-29at16.22.21.jpg?v=1790698644","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagevinyluk.co.uk\/products\/elton-john-honky-chateau-uk-pressing-gatefold-vinyl-album-djm","provider":"Vintage Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}