Elton John / Honky Chateau
Japan Orig. LP


DMJ IFP - 80566

Appendices: “Original OBI”, “Textured & Envelope G/F Cover”, “Booklet” & “Red Wax”

Description: This is scarce Japanese original copy ( released in 1972 ) of his original album, coming with rare appendices. Gate-fold cover is textured on its surface of each side, while the logos in upper portion of front cover are embossed. An enclosed booklet shows “Japanese liner notes”, “English & Japanese lyrics” and “Photos of Elton”. Disc is beautiful red wax, issued in limited number for its 1st press. It’s hard to find Japanese original copy of this album even in our country nowadays. Scarce item from Japan to serious collector.


Condition: VG/EX- ( Cover / Disc )


COVER: Cover is good in condition, except for discolored side edges ( spine & right-edge ). It’s partly creased on the left-rim inside gate-fold ( See photo ). Otherwise it has no tear, edge-wear, ring-wear, strip, dent, stain & writing...OK.

DISC: Disc is excellent in condition, keeping glossy. A short slight scratch is on Side A-1 & 2 each with a faint hairline on Side A. There are several spindle-marks on each label. Otherwise it has none of any scuff, which is to be rated as "EX-". No flaw on the groove of Side B.

OBI: VG, being partly creased with a short tear along upper right-rim of front. A supply-tag in the top of back is cut off and missing.

BOOKLET: VG, being rippled on the surface of each page.