On June 6, 1969, “DJM” label released “Empty Sky”, the debut Elton John studio album. It was recorded December 1968 – April 1969, at “Dick James Music Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Brown.

Personnel:

• Elton John– vocals, acoustic piano, organ, electric piano, harpsichord
• Caleb Quaye– acoustic and electric guitars, conga drums
• Graham Vickery – harmonica
• Tony Murray – bass guitar
• Nigel Olsson– drums
• Roger Pope – drums, percussion
• Don Fay – tenor saxophone, flute
• Clive Franks – tape operator, whistling
• Frank Owen – engineer
• Gus Dudgeon, John Tobler – linear notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

1. Empty Sky
2. Val-Hala
3. Western Ford Gateway
4. Hymn 2000
5. Lady What’s Tomorrow
6. Sails
7. The Scaffold
8. Skyline Pigeon
9. Gulliver/Hay Chewed/Reprise