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Elton John – Elton John
1970 · Germany · Hansa · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 2, 2026
- MMint
- $58.09
- NMNear Mint
- $51.97
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $39.75
- VGVery Good
- $27.52
- G+Good Plus
- $15.29
- GGood
- $9.17
- FFair
- $6.11
- PPoor
- $3.06
19 copies listed on Discogs from $8.83.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €34ref VA-H43VWMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- C 80 807 A
- Runout — side B
- C 80 870 B
- Matrix / runout
- C 80807 A-1 Made in GermanyC 80807 B-1 Made in Germany
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Printed By
- Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn OHG
- Record Company
- Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Pressed By
- Sonopress
Specifications
- Artist
- Elton John
- Year
- 1970
- Label
- Hansa
- Catalog number
- 80 807 IT
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roll Madonna
- A2Your Song
- A3Take Me To The Pilot
- A4No Shoe Strings On Louise
- A5First Episode At Hienton
- B1Sixty Years On
- B2Border Song
- B3The Greatest Discovery
- B4The Cage
- B5The King Must Die
- Producer
- Gus Dudgeon
- Arranged By, Conductor
- Paul Buckmaster
- Written-By
- Elton John & Bernie Taupin
About this record
The German Hansa pressing of Elton John's debut carries catalogue 80 807 IT and bears the Sonopress plant stamp in its runout — a distinct identity from the original 1970 UK DJM release (DJLPS 406). The most telling variant: this Hansa edition substitutes "Rock And Roll Madonna" for "I Need You To Turn To", a swap made for the German market that year.
With 270 collectors wanting it against 706 who own one, this pressing sits in moderate demand relative to its availability.
What drives its value
The Hansa pressing commands a steep condition curve: a Mint copy fetches 57.43 USD, while a VG+ drops to 39.29 USD and a VG settles at 27.20 USD. The lowest asking price across 19 active listings is 8.83 USD, indicating a wide floor for heavily played copies.
As a 1970 original German pressing rather than a reissue, it holds stronger collector interest than the 1981 UK reissue (DJM 22087) or the 2020 remaster (catalogue 0864041). The track substitution — "Rock And Roll Madonna" in place of "I Need You To Turn To" — makes this a variant-specific purchase for completists, not a substitute for the UK original.
Community ratings average 3.92 across 62 votes, reflecting solid but not exceptional regard.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 80 807 IT on the front cover and label. The dead-wax runout will read either C 80 807 A or C 80 870 B on side one, and C 80807 A-1 Made in Germany or C 80807 B-1 Made in Germany on side two — all variants point to Sonopress manufacture.
The label itself will state Made in Germany. Verify the track listing: "Rock And Roll Madonna" must appear in place of "I Need You To Turn To" to confirm this is the German variant, not a misidentified UK copy.
The 10-track sequence and Hansa branding are non-negotiable identifiers. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light and listening for surface noise; the price spread from 57.43 USD (Mint) to 27.20 USD (VG) reflects how sensitive buyers are to wear on this title.
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Release notes
Includes "Rock And Roll Madonna" (instead of "I Need You To Turn To") which was a single released in Germany and a few other countries that year.
On labels: Made in Germany
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this Hansa pressing apart from the original UK DJM release?
Check the catalogue number: Hansa is 80 807 IT, while the 1970 UK original is DJLPS 406. The runout matrix will show Sonopress and Made in Germany stamps. Most decisively, examine the track listing — this Hansa edition includes "Rock And Roll Madonna" instead of "I Need You To Turn To". The UK original has the latter.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 39.29 USD. This represents the midpoint between a VG at 27.20 USD and an NM at 51.38 USD, and reflects typical market estimates as of the guide's publication date.
Why is there such a big price gap between Mint and VG condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 57.43 USD while a VG sits at 27.20 USD. This spread exists because early 1970 pressings are prone to surface wear and groove damage from play; collectors of debut albums and early Elton John material are willing to pay significantly more for unplayed stock. The Sonopress pressing plant's vinyl formulation on this run was not always durable.
Is this the same album as the 1981 UK reissue on DJM 22087?
No. The 1981 DJM 22087 is a reissue, not an original pressing. This 1970 Hansa pressing is an original first pressing for the German market. The 1981 reissue and the 2020 worldwide remaster (catalogue 0864041) are later releases and command different collector value.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale?
As of the last market snapshot, 19 copies are listed for sale across platforms, with the lowest asking price at 8.83 USD. This indicates moderate supply relative to the 270 collectors actively seeking it, suggesting availability without scarcity.