Elton John – Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player [180g Red/White Splatter]

Description

Released in 1973, Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player finds Elton John at the height of his creative powers, delivering a vibrant mix of piano-driven pop, heartfelt ballads, and upbeat rockers. This colorful reissue on 180-gram red vinyl with white splatter offers a fresh visual twist on one of his most commercially successful early albums. Housed in a faithfully reproduced jacket, it celebrates an essential entry in the Elton John catalog.

Musically, Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player strikes a balance between playfulness and poignancy. The album opens with the exuberant hit “Daniel,” followed by the rollicking, retro-styled “Crocodile Rock.” Other standout moments include ‘Elderberry Wine,” a barroom stomper with brass flourishes, and the melodic deep cut “High Flying Bird.” Elton’s signature blend of showmanship and songwriting is fully on display throughout the record.

This edition is pressed on heavyweight 180g red vinyl with white splatter and comes housed in a clear PVC plastic sleeve for display of the record itself. While there are no inserts, the striking color pressing and remastered audio quality make this an attractive choice for collectors. The album sounds rich and warm on vinyl, with Elton’s vocals and piano shining clearly in the mix.

• Format: 180g Red with White Splatter Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Daniel,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Elderberry Wine”
• Pressing details: 180g color vinyl, clear plastic sleeve with an obi, remastered audio
• Genre/style: Pop Rock, Piano Rock, Classic Rock, Glam Pop
• UPC: 602465793789

Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player is a vibrant and tuneful LP worth adding to your vinyl collection on this eye-catching Color reissue.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Daniel
2. Teacher I Need You
3. Elderberry Wine
4. Blues For Baby And Me
5. Midnight Creeper

Side B:

1. Have Mercy On The Criminal
2. I’m Going To Be A Teenage Idol
3. Texan Love Song
4. Crocodile Rock
5. High Flying Bird