from the NME.
Elton John honoured with new collection of Royal Mail stamps.
He’s only the second solo artist to be bestowed with the honour…
The music of Sir Elton John is to be celebrated with a new set of Royal Mail stamps.
The British music icon is only the second solo artist to be bestowed with the honour, following on from David Bowie in 2017.
Eight of the new Elton stamps feature images of his most popular album covers. Among the records are 1972 breakthough ‘Honky Chateau’ which featured ‘Rocket Man’.
Other albums honoured by the collection include ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ – known for hits such as ‘Bennie And The Jets’, ‘Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting’ and ‘Candle In The Wind’.
The rest of the albums featured on the stamps include ‘Caribou’, 1975’s ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’, ‘Made In England’ and ‘Songs From The West Coast’.
Four other stamps, which are available in a miniature sheet, will celebrate Elton’s incendiary live performances.
They include images from the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1973, his now legendary show at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in 1975, the Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace in London in 2012, and his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2018.
Elton said: “To say I was surprised when Royal Mail got in touch is an understatement. Never did I think I’d appear on a stamp…! It’s wonderful, a great honour.”
“Our stamps issued today showcase some of his most iconic albums, and celebrate his fantastic musical contribution.”
In July, Elton gave a thumbs up to the talent of Billie Eilish – hailing her as “one of the most talented young ladies I’ve ever heard”.
Explore eil.com & 991.com sister – the world’s best online store for rare, collectable & out of print Vinyl Records, CDs & Music memorabilia since 1987.
EIL.COM Favourite Music Update Rare CDs, CD Singles, Rare Records, Vinyl Records, Albums and Music
-
Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection - Red - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £45.00, $54.90, €49.95 (New Item) (arrived 17-Oct-2019 13:51)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
ELTON JOHN Tumbleweed Connection (Limited 1970 UK 10-track stereo LP, pressed on Red Vinyl visible only when held to the light, textured gatefold picture sleeve with integral twelve page illustrated lyric booklet.The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and edge scuffing, with the vinyl remaining in excellent with few signs of play. The toughest coloured vinyl variant to find! DJLPS410)
-
Elton John - Captain Fantastic - Ruby Red Vinyl - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $61.00, €55.50 (New Item) (arrived 17-Oct-2019 13:36)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
ELTON JOHN Captain Fantastic (1975 UK limited 10-track LP pressed on Translucent Ruby Red Vinyl [visible when held to light]. The gatefold picture sleeve comes complete with the fold-out poster, 16-page A4'Scrap' booklet of photographs & press cuttings along with a further 16-page full lyric booklet. There is a little shelfwear to the edges of the sleeve however, the vinyl shows only a few light signs of play DJLPX1)
-
Elton John - Elton John AIDS Foundation Brochure - UK - memorabilia - £25.00, $30.50, €27.75 (New Item) (arrived 17-Oct-2019 12:32)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
ELTON JOHN Elton John AIDS Foundation Brochure (1994 UK 24-page 11½" x 8½" glossy charity brochure for the Elton John AIDS Foundation which was incorporated in December 1992. Includes an introduction by Elton, a list of payments made by the foundation from March 1993 to April 1994, the artwork for a selection of Elton's UK singles whose royalties were donated to various AIDS charities and much more. Fully illustrated with black and white photographs throughout, with white cover printed with black title and a pink 'A' logo)
-
Elton John - Four Weddings & The Funeral + Invitations - UK - tour programme - £25.00, $30.50, €27.75 (New Item) (arrived 16-Oct-2019 15:02)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
ELTON JOHN Four Weddings & The Funeral (1994 UK 32-page 11½" x 8" programme for premiere of the Mike Newell film Four Weddings & A Funeral in aid of Comic Relief and the Elton John AIDS Foundation at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on 11th May 1994. Includes an illustrated introduction to the AIDS Foundation by Elton John, along with details of the cast members including Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow and John Hannah. Also includes three gold embossed invitations to the premiere showing the Dress Code as Wedding)
-
Elton John - The Lion King + Ticket - UK - tour programme - £25.00, $30.50, €27.75 (New Item) (arrived 16-Oct-2019 14:40)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
ELTON JOHN The Lion King (1994 UK 56-page 12" x 8½" programme for The European Charity Premiere of The Lion King in association with Elton John AIDS Foundation at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on 6th October 1994. Includes information on the Foundation and the original cast recordings with music by Elton John and Hans Zimmer, along with an illustrated list of characters and film credits. Also includes a souvenir picture ticket for premiere)
Be the first to comment