Elton John–Greatest Hits (1974,MCA 5224, Shrink)+Blue Moves 1st Press VG+/Exc
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Condition Overview: • Greatest Hits: Vinyl is exceptionally clean, plays beautifully. Shrink intact. Generic inner sleeve. • Blue Moves: VG+ vinyl with minor surface marks. EX cover with cut‑out notch. Includes original heavy inner sleeves. Pressing & Deadwax Details Elton John – Greatest Hits (MCA 5224, 1974) • Confirmed first pressing from MCA’s Gloversville plant • Deadwax Side 1: <B*AD> 586 G 1 E G\ B 10 • Deadwax Side 2: <J*AD> MCA 587 G\G G\ A29 • Gloversville plant identifiers (<B*AD>,<J*AD>, G\G) match known first‑run metalwork • Includes classics: “Your Song,” “Rocket Man,” “Daniel,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and more • Shrink‑wrapped, clean, and very presentable Elton John – Blue Moves (MCA2‑1104, 1976) • First pressing, all four sides with Gloversville barbell symbol • Deadwax: – Side 1: MCA 1106 W‑11 + barbell – Side 2: MCA 1107 W‑6 + barbell – Side 3: MCA 1108 W‑7 + barbell – Side 4: MCA 1109 W‑4 + barbell 2 • Original heavy stock inner sleeves included • Features “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word,” “Chameleon,” “Boogie Pilgrim,” “Someone’s Final Song,” and more • Jacket in EX condition aside from cut‑out notch Both albums are authentic first‑press Gloversville MCA issues with clean, consistent deadwax. Greatest Hits is a standout copy with shrink and excellent vinyl. Blue Moves is a strong VG+ double LP with original inners and early lacquer cuts across all sides. A great bundle for Elton John collectors or anyone building out the classic MCA era. Ship together in cardboard LP packaging
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