Elton John (June 21, 1975) Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition CD

Elton John
Jun 21, 1975
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The 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Elton John’s landmark 1975 album Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy, featuring the complete original album, bonus tracks, and a full live performance recorded at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 1975.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Elton John

Title: Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy – 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Date: 2005 (Deluxe Edition) Label: Mercury

Format / Type: 2CD Deluxe Edition Country: Europe Catalogue: 0602498317242

TRACK LIST Disc 1

(Original Album + Bonus Tracks)

Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Tower Of Babel
Bitter Fingers
Tell Me When The Whistle Blows
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
(Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket
Better Off Dead
Writing
We All Fall In Love Sometimes
Curtains
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
One Day At A Time
Philadelphia Freedom
House Of Cards

Disc 2 (Live From Midsummer Music At Wembley Stadium, June 21, 1975)

Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Tower Of Babel
Bitter Fingers
Tell Me When The Whistle Blows
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
(Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket
Better Off Dead
Writing
We All Fall In Love Sometimes
Curtains
Pinball Wizard
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting

THE STORY

This deluxe edition includes the complete original album plus bonus tracks and a full live concert recorded at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 1975, during the “Midsummer Music” event. The live disc captures Elton John and the band performing the album in its entirety along with other favourites.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Originally released in 1975, Captain Fantastic was Elton John’s first album to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. This 2005 30th Anniversary Edition adds previously unreleased live material from the June 21, 1975 Wembley show, introductions by Elton and Bernie, and expanded packaging with booklets and a mini poster.

PERSONNEL

Elton John – vocals, piano
Bernie Taupin – lyrics
Band members: Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, Ray Cooper, and others

PRODUCTION

Original Album Produced by: Gus Dudgeon Live Recording Produced by: Gus Dudgeon

CHARTS Original 1975 album: UK Albums Chart Peak #1, US Billboard 200 Peak #1

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

Deluxe digipak with slipcase
12-page sleeve notes, 16-page lyrics booklet, 16-page songs booklet
Mini poster included

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

The front cover features the original iconic artwork of Elton John as the Captain with the Brown Dirt Cowboy. The deluxe packaging includes extensive booklets with photos, lyrics, and notes from Elton and Bernie.

RELATED MATERIAL

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Mercury Records

All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.