Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Daniel Acoustic Guitar, Banjo – Davey* Bass – Dee* Drums, Maracas [Maraccas] – Nigel* Electric Piano, Mellotron ['flute' Mellotron] – Elton* Synthesizer [A.r.p. Synthesizer] – Ken Scott
3:52
A2
Teacher I Need You Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Backing Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Piano, Mellotron – Elton*
4:08
A3
Elderberry Wine Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus* Bass – Dee* Electric Guitar – Davey* Piano – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:34
A4
Blues For Baby And Me Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar – Davey* Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Paul Buckmaster Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Piano – Elton*
5:38
A5
Midnight Creeper Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Electric Piano – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:53
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangement] – Paul Buckmaster Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Piano – Elton*
5:55
B2
I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol Arranged By [Brass Arrangement] – Gus* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Piano [Piano And Leslie Piano] – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:55
B3
Texan Love Song Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin – Davey* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Harmonium – Elton*
3:33
B4
Crocodile Rock Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Piano, Organ [Farfisa Organ] – Elton*
3:56
B5
High Flying Bird Backing Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Guitar [Leslie], Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Piano – Elton*
4:10
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
–
MCA Records (Canada)
Credits
Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements By]
–
Paul Buckmaster
Art Direction, Design [Sleeve]
–
David Larkham,
Michael Ross
Coordinator
–
Steve Brown
Engineer
–
Ken Scott
Lyrics By
–
Bernie Taupin
Performer [Starring]
–
Elton John
Performer [With]
–
Davey Johnstone,
Dee Murray,
Nigel Olsson
Photography By [Cover]
–
Ed Caraeff
Producer
–
Gus Dudgeon
Written-By
–
Bernie Taupin,
Elton John
Notes
1st pressing with solid black (non-rainbow) label. Bottom of labels have "℗ 1972" under songs and also "© 1972" around perimeter by address.
Gatefold cover, includes color photo and lyric booklet not glued to inner panel.
Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France. Re-mixed at Trident Studios, London.
℗ 1972 This Record Co. Ltd.
Has a different Matrix / Runout from release 3586860.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): MCA 5
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): MCA 6
Matrix / Runout (Runoff Side A): MCA 5 W-2 #2
Matrix / Runout (Runoff Side B): MCA 6 W-2
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format )
Label
Category
Country
Year
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st)
DJM Records , DJM Records
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
UK
1972
424 616-4
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE)
DJM Records
424 616-4
Spain
1990
314-528 154-2
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon)
The Rocket Record Company
314-528 154-2
Canada
1995
86 569 IT
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat)
DJM Records
86 569 IT
Germany
1972
DJL 7.009
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat)
DJM Records
DJL 7.009
Spain
1977
Tracklist Hide Credits
1
Daniel Acoustic Guitar, Banjo – Davey* Bass – Dee* Drums, Maracas – Nigel* Electric Piano, Mellotron [Flute] – Elton* Synthesizer [ARP] – Ken Scott
3:53
2
Teacher I Need You Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Davey* Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Piano, Mellotron – Elton*
4:10
3
Elderberry Wine Arranged By [Brass] – Gus* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Piano – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:34
4
Blues For My Baby And Me Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar – Davey* Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Piano – Elton*
5:39
5
Midnight Creeper Arranged By [Brass] – Gus* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Electric Piano – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:52
6
Have Mercy On The Criminal Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Piano – Elton*
5:58
7
I'm Gonna Be A Teenage Idol Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals – Davey* Arranged By [Brass] – Gus* Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Piano, Piano [Leslie] – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:55
8
Texan Love Song Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin – Davey* Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Harmonium – Elton*
3:34
9
Crocodile Rock Bass – Dee* Drums – Nigel* Electric Guitar – Davey* Piano, Organ [Farfisa] – Elton*
3:58
10
High Flying Bird Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Leslie], Backing Vocals – Davey* Bass, Backing Vocals – Dee* Drums, Backing Vocals – Nigel* Piano – Elton*
4:12
Bonus Tracks
11
Screw You (Young Man's Blues)
4:43
12
Jack Rabbit
1:50
13
Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again)
2:51
14
Skyline Pigeon (Piano Version)
3:53
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
–
Unknown (SYM)
–
SYM 00115
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Printed): 7 31452 81542 2
Barcode (Scanned): 731452815422
Label Code: LC0268
Other: PG 899
Matrix / Runout: SYM 00115
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L201
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format )
Label
Category
Country
Year
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st)
DJM Records , DJM Records
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
UK
1972
424 616-4
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE)
DJM Records
424 616-4
Spain
1990
314-528 154-2
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon)
The Rocket Record Company
314-528 154-2
Canada
1995
86 569 IT
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat)
DJM Records
86 569 IT
Germany
1972
DJL 7.009
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat)
DJM Records
DJL 7.009
Spain
1977
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Daniel Banjo – Davey Johnstone Maracas – Nigel Olsson Mellotron [Flute] – Elton John Synthesizer [A.r.p.] – Ken Scott
A2
Teacher I Need You Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson Mellotron – Elton John
A3
Elderberry Wine Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
A4
Blues For Baby And Me Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster Sitar – Davey Johnstone
A5
High Flying Bird Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster
B2
I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
B3
Texan Love Song Harmonium – Elton John Mandolin – Davey Johnstone
B4
Crocodile Rock Organ [Farfisa] – Elton John
B5
Midnight Creeper Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
Credits
Art Direction, Design [Sleeve]
–
David Larkham,
Michael Ross
Bass
–
Dee Murray
Drums
–
Nigel Olsson
Engineer
–
Ken Scott
Guitar
–
Davey Johnstone
Lyrics By
–
Bernie Taupin
Photography By
–
Bryan Forbes ,
Ed Caraeff,
Maxine Taupin,
Michael Ross
Piano, Music By
–
Elton John
Producer
–
Gus Dudgeon
Notes
(p) 1972 This Record Co. Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format )
Label
Category
Country
Year
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st)
DJM Records , DJM Records
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
UK
1972
424 616-4
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE)
DJM Records
424 616-4
Spain
1990
314-528 154-2
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon)
The Rocket Record Company
314-528 154-2
Canada
1995
86 569 IT
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat)
DJM Records
86 569 IT
Germany
1972
DJL 7.009
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat)
DJM Records
DJL 7.009
Spain
1977
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Daniel Banjo, Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Maracas – Nigel* Mellotron [Flute], Electric Piano – Elton* Synthesizer [A.r.p.] – Ken Scott
A2
Teacher I Need You Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Backing Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel* Mellotron – Elton*
A3
Elderberry Wine Arranged By [Brass] – Gus* Electric Guitar – Davey* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
A4
Blues For My Baby And Me Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar – Davey* Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster
A5
Midnight Creeper Arranged By [Brass] – Gus* Electric Guitar – Davey* Electric Piano – Elton* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster Electric Guitar – Davey*
B2
I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol Arranged By [Brass] – Gus* Backing Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel* Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
B3
Texan Love Song Harmonium – Elton* Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar – Davey*
B4
Crocodile Rock Electric Guitar – Davey* Organ [Farfisa] – Elton*
B5
High Flying Bird Acoustic Guitar – Davey* Backing Vocals – Davey*, Dee*, Nigel*
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
This Record Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c)
–
This Record Co. Ltd.
Copyright (c)
–
Dick James Music Ltd.
Recorded At
–
Studio Hérouville
Remixed At
–
Trident Studios
Published By
–
Dick James Music Ltd.
Distributed By
–
Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
Printed By
–
Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Made By
–
Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Pressed By
–
Tranco Limited
Credits
Art Direction, Design [Sleeve]
–
David Larkham,
Michael Ross
Bass
–
Dee*
Coordinator
–
Steve Brown
Drums
–
Nigel*
Engineer
–
Ken Scott
Lyrics By
–
Bernie Taupin
Music By
–
Elton John
Photography By [Booklet]
–
Bryan Forbes ,
Ed Caraeff,
Maxine Taupin,
Michael Ross
Photography By [Cover]
–
Ed Caraeff
Piano
–
Elton*
Producer
–
Gus Dudgeon
Written-By
–
Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Notes
Released in an outer laminated gatefold sleeve
Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France
Re-mixed at Trident Studios, London
Sleeve:
© 1972 This Record Co. Limited
℗ 1972 This Record Co. Limited
All songs © 1972 for the world by Dick James Music Limited
Printed and made by Garrod and Lofthouse Limited Patent No. 1224339
Labels:
Different label design. No mention of Dick James Music , or "Made in England".
The label just has :
Produced by Gus Dudgeon
(All Compositions By Elton John / Bernie Taupin)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout ): DJLPH 427 A2 AGONG
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout ): DJLPH 427 B2 BANG!
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format )
Label
Category
Country
Year
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, 1st)
DJM Records , DJM Records
DJLPH 427, DJLPH.427
UK
1972
424 616-4
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Cass, Album, RE)
DJM Records
424 616-4
Spain
1990
314-528 154-2
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (CD, Album, Comp, RM, Bon)
The Rocket Record Company
314-528 154-2
Canada
1995
86 569 IT
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, Gat)
DJM Records
86 569 IT
Germany
1972
DJL 7.009
Elton John
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (LP, Album, RE, Gat)
DJM Records
DJL 7.009
Spain
1977
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