Elton John (August 1974) – “Caribou” Album Advertisement – Creem

Aug 1, 1974

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The August 1974 issue of Creem features a full-page advertisement for Elton John’s new album Caribou.

Publication: Creem

Date: August 1974

Country: United States

The advert shows a black-and-white photograph of Elton John smiling, wearing large white-framed glasses and a bold tiger-striped jacket.

The text promotes the album with the lines “ELTON JOHN A New Album CARIBOU Rock ’n Roll in Peak Condition.” and notes that it is available on MCA Records & Tapes. The catalogue number MCA-2116 appears on the left.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement presents Caribou as Elton John’s new release, using a striking portrait to emphasise the album’s arrival.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album advertisement

Era: 1974 (Caribou era)

Tone: Promotional

Photography: Black-and-white portrait of Elton John

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large photograph of Elton John in tiger-striped jacket and glasses
Album title “CARIBOU” and slogan “Rock ’n Roll in Peak Condition”
MCA Records branding and catalogue number
Text stating the album is available on MCA Records & Tapes

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