Elton John - Honky Chateau LP

reissue, 180g, DJM / UMC 5738307, gatefold

1972 UK Issue gatefold textured sleeve solid black vinyl DJLPH 423-A3

1972 UK Issue gatefold textured sleeve solid black vinyl DJLPH 423-A2

DJM DJLPH 423, original 1972 UK issue in textured gatefold envelope-style sleeve with pasted-on front pic, A-2 / B-2 matrices, vinyl appears purple when held to a strong light. Sleeve has a couple of stickers to front, otherwise fairly decent. Vinyl has a just-feelable mark causing a pop and some brief light noise during track 1, otherwise plays well.

DJM DJLPH 423, original 1972 UK issue in textured gatefold envelope-style sleeve with pasted-on front pic, A2 Bobil / B2 Rasputin run-outs, vinyl appears purple when held to a strong light. Sleeve has light creasing to rear tab, some marks to vinyl but nothing too concerning.