Elton John is reissuing his landmark fourth studio album, Madman Across The Water, to celebrate the record's 50th anniversary.
Originally released in the fall of 1971, Madman, was recorded following Elton's first U.S. tour, and it was his first album to catch on broadly in America. The LP includes classic Elton/Bernie Taupin hits "Tiny Dancer" and "Levon." It's also the first album to include all the core members of Elton's longtime band — Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone and Ray Cooper.
To celebrate the reissue, Elton will unveil one of his earliest demos of "Tiny Dancer" later today (April 21). Look for it here.
Available for pre-order now on four different formats, the anniversary edition Madman sets will be released on June 10.
Elton John is continuing his 'Farewell, Yellow Brick Road' tour in North America this spring. Get all the tour dates here.
See below for the different packages available:
- Super Deluxe box set 3-CD, 1-Blu-ray also featuring 18 previously unreleased tracks, also containing 1971 reproduction poster and 104-page book, photos and essay with interviews with those who helped make the album, as well as memorabilia and artwork taken from the Rocket Archive. Blu-ray features 5.1 mix, and 1971 Sounds For Saturday and 1971 Old Grey Whistle Test performances
- 4-LP, 180g vinyl box set, includes a 40-page booklet with introductions by Elton and Bernie, photos and essay featuring interviews with many who helped make Madman Across The Water, plus a reproduction 1971 reproduction poster, as well as memorabilia and artwork from the Rocket Archive
- 2-CD set with original album, rarities and demos, includes a 40-page booklet with introductions by Elton and Bernie, plus essay highlights featuring interviews with many who helped make Madman Across The Water, as well as memorabilia and artwork taken from the Rocket Archive
- 1-LP limited edition remaster of Madman Across The Water, in blue and white-colored 180g vinyl