{"product_id":"elton-john-complete-thom-bell-sessions-rsd","title":"ELTON JOHN - COMPLETE THOM BELL SESSIONS (RSD) (PURPLE VINYL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eElton John \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Thom Bell Sessions\u003c\/em\u003e captures a unique moment in his career, recording with legendary Philadelphia soul producer Thom Bell in 1977. Departing from his usual band setup, Elton embraced the lush arrangements and smooth grooves of the Philly soul sound, resulting in a distinctive and often overlooked chapter in his catalogue. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e12\" EP on 180g Purple Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e was released for \u003cstrong\u003eRecord Store Day 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting the complete six-track session in one place. Originally, only three tracks were issued in 1979, but this edition restores the full recordings, including “Mama Can’t Buy You Love” and “Are You Ready For Love”, alongside “Nice And Slow”, “Country Love Song”, “Shine On Through”, and “Three Way Love Affair”. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition purple vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release highlights a rare collaboration that blends Elton John’s songwriting with Thom Bell’s signature orchestral soul production. It stands apart from his main studio albums, offering a smoother, groove-driven sound influenced by the late-70s disco and R\u0026amp;B scene. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, this \u003cstrong\u003eRSD-exclusive EP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout piece — combining limited availability, coloured vinyl, and a historically significant recording that was unavailable in full on vinyl for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique and collectible Elton John release showcasing a soulful detour in his iconic career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat: \u003c\/b\u003e 12” EP, 180g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e 23 Apr 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing:\u003c\/b\u003e RSD Exclusive Purple Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e UMC \/ Mercury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Soul \/ Philly Soul \/ Soft Rock \/ Disco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e 602435666242\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Nice \u0026amp; Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Country Love Song\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Shine On Through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide Two\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Mama Can't Buy You Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Are You Ready for Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Three Way Love Affair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal length:\u003c\/b\u003e 24:18\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Edge Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52226200731808,"sku":"VNL662","price":72.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/4545\/files\/Elton_John_The_Complete_Thom_Bell_Sessions_Album_Cover.jpg?v=1786162435","url":"https:\/\/www.rededgerecords.com.au\/products\/elton-john-complete-thom-bell-sessions-rsd","provider":"Red Edge Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}