Elton John (self-titled) vinyl value
Elton John — Elton John (self-titled): pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mercury | 5707094 | Worldwide | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, 180 Gram | $32–$86 |
| 2020 DJM | 0864041 | Worldwide | Reissue, Remastered, Purple Translucent, 180g | from $40 |
9 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 DJM | R25R-2008 | Japan | Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing |
| 1987 DJM | PRICE 98 | UK | Reissue, Single Sleeve |
| 2002 Simply Vinyl | SVLP 145 | UK | Reissue |
| 2002 Mercury | 827 689-1 | — | Reissue |
| 2011 Classic Reissues | CRLP 005 | Canada | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, 180 Gram |
| 2020 DJM | 00602435093871 | USA & Europe | Limited Edition, Reissue, Gold, 180g, Gatefold |
| 2024 Rocket Entertainment | 657 936-9 | Worldwide | Limited Edition, Reissue, Purple with White Splatter, 180g |
| Undated DJM | 827 689-1 | Australasia | Reissue |
| Undated DJM | 827 689-1 | Europe | — |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
11 pressings tracked · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1986 Japan pressing it reads “R25R-2008A 111+” on side one and “R25R-2008B 121+” on side two. Trust the etching over the jacket: covers get traded around, dead wax stays put.
- 3
Grade the condition. A clean copy and a worn one of the same pressing sit several grades, and several multiples, apart. Grade record and sleeve separately; see our grading guide.
Do not price the cover. A later disc in a 1970 jacket is a reissue, whatever the sleeve says: the pressing lives in the runout etching and on the label.
Questions
Which pressing of Elton John (self-titled) is worth the most?
Original 1970 pressings lead; they predate everything in our table, and that scarcity is the point. Among tracked copies, the 1986 pressings come first. Scarcer variants (the 1986 “Promo, Reissue, Test Pressing” and the 2020 “Limited Edition, Reissue, Gold, 180g, Gatefold”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell which pressing I have?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1986 Japan pressing the runout reads “R25R-2008A 111+”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Elton John (self-titled) worth today?
Sellers ask from $29 for the later pressings we have quotes on; for the 2017 5707094 the median ask is $45 over 5 listings (eBay, Sep 23, 2026). The 1986 pressings have no quoted range right now. Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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