Elton John – A Very Special Collection (VG/VG+) – LP, JP 1971, With OBI

A Very Special Collection is an LP by Elton John from 1971 released on the DJM Records label.

About this album

A Very Special Collection spotlights Elton John’s breakthrough early pop-rock period, gathering songs that helped establish his reputation in 1971. Built around key material such as Your Song, Border Song and Skyline Pigeon, it captures the combination of Bernie Taupin’s lyricism, Elton’s melodic gift and the clean, piano-led arrangements that made his first wave of recordings so distinctive. As a compilation, it works as an accessible portrait of an artist moving quickly from promising newcomer to major international figure. For listeners wanting an overview of his early ascent, it offers an attractive snapshot of his first great run of songs.

Genre: Pop & Rock