Elton John (November 20, 2026) – Rock Of The Westies (50th Anniversary) Sea Blue & Electric Blue Vinyl Album: 2LP

Nov 20

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BACKGROUND

Originally released in October 1975, Rock Of The Westies was Elton John's tenth studio album. Recorded at Caribou Ranch in Colorado and produced by Gus Dudgeon, the album captured Elton and his band at the height of their mid-1970s success.

Elton John has since described the album as "the most genuine rock and roll record that I've ever made."

Rock Of The Westies made history by entering the US Billboard 200 at No. 1, where it remained for three consecutive weeks. The album also reached the Top 5 of the UK Albums Chart and featured fan favourites including Grow Some Funk Of Your Own and Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future).

STYLE & THEMES

The album represents one of the hardest-rocking releases in Elton John's catalogue, combining energetic performances with strong melodies and ambitious songwriting.

The 50th Anniversary edition highlights both the finished album and the creative process behind it through the inclusion of previously unreleased Piano & Vocal Versions recorded during the original sessions.

RELEASE HISTORY

Originally released in October 1975.

Issued in 2026 as a 50th Anniversary expanded edition.

The anniversary set includes the original album alongside a bonus collection of previously unreleased Piano & Vocal Versions from the album sessions.

PRODUCTION

Produced by Gus Dudgeon

Recorded At: Caribou Ranch, Colorado

Label: Universal Music

Catalogue Number: 0602488320320

Barcode: 0602488320320

Release Date: November 20, 2026

Format: Sea Blue & Electric Blue Vinyl 2LP

• 50th Anniversary edition.

• Sea Blue and Electric Blue coloured vinyl.

• Expanded 2LP edition.

• Includes the original 1975 album.

• Includes a complete bonus LP of previously unreleased Piano & Vocal Versions.

• Housed in a gatefold sleeve.

• Includes a 16-page booklet.

• Features new sleeve notes.

• Includes archival imagery.

• Recorded at Caribou Ranch, Colorado.

• Produced by Gus Dudgeon.

• Originally released in October 1975.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Elton John	Rock Of The Westies (50th Anniversary)	Universal Music	UK	0602488320320	November 20, 2026	Sea Blue & Electric Blue Vinyl 2LP

TRACKLIST TABLE

LP1

LP2

ORIGINAL ALBUM

SIDE A

• Medley: Yell Help / Wednesday Night / Ugly

• Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future)

• Island Girl

• Grow Some Funk Of Your Own

SIDE B

• I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)

• Street Kids

• Hard Luck Story

• Feed Me

• Billy Bones And The White Bird

PIANO & VOCAL VERSIONS

SIDE A

• Medley: Yell Help / Wednesday Night / Ugly - Piano / Vocal Version

• Dan Dare (Pilot Of The Future) - Piano / Vocal Version

• Island Girl - Piano / Vocal Version

• Grow Some Funk Of Your Own - Piano / Vocal Version

SIDE B

• I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) - Piano / Vocal Version

• Street Kids - Piano / Vocal Version

• Hard Luck Story - Piano / Vocal Version

• Feed Me - Piano / Vocal Version

• Billy Bones And The White Bird - Piano / Vocal Version

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