Regimental Sgt. Zippo

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Regimental Sgt. Zippo
Elton John - Regimental Sgt. Zippo.png
Studio album by
Elton John
Released12 June 2021
RecordedNovember 1967–May 1968
StudioDick James Studios, London
Length38:53
LabelIsland/Mercury
ProducerCaleb Quaye
Elton John chronology
Rocketman (Music from the Motion Picture)
(2019) 		Regimental Sgt. Zippo
(2021) 		The Lockdown Sessions
(2021)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Daily Telegraph[1]
The Guardian[2]

Regimental Sgt. Zippo is the 31st studio album by Elton John. It was recorded between November 1967 and May 1968[3] and was originally intended to be released as John's debut album, before being shelved in favour of Empty Sky. The album was eventually released on 12 June 2021 for Record Store Day, as a vinyl-only release[2] and limited to 7,000 copies.[4]

Track listing[]

All songs are written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Side one

  1. "When I Was Tealby Abbey" – 2:35
  2. "And the Clock Goes Around" – 3:06
  3. "Sitting Doing Nothing" – 2:30
  4. "Turn to Me" – 3:16
  5. "Angel Tree" – 2:04
  6. "Regimental Sgt. Zippo" – 4:44

Side two

  1. "A Dandelion Dies in the Wind" – 3:14
  2. "You'll Be Sorry to See Me Go" – 2:34
  3. "Nina" – 3:50
  4. "Tartan Coloured Lady" – 4:09
  5. "Hourglass" – 2:44
  6. "Watching the Planes Go By" – 4:07

Charts[]

Chart performance for Regimental Sgt. Zippo
Chart (2021) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 197
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[6] 42

References[]

  1. ^ McCormick, Neil (11 June 2021). "Regimental Sgt Zippo, review: Elton John's long-lost album is a psychedelic jumble". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b Simpson, Dave (11 June 2021). "Elton John: Regimental Sgt Zippo review – the long lost 'trippy' album". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. ^ Tyler, Kieron (27 June 2021). "Reissue CDs Weekly: Elton John – Regimental Sgt. Zippo". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  4. ^ Willman, Chris (12 June 2021). "Record Store Day 2021's Most Wanted: Elton John, Tom Petty, Prince, Ariana Grande and More". Variety. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Elton John Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Elton John Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 October 2021.

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