Tracklist
A1
Daniel
3:52
A2
Teacher I Need You
4:08
A3
Elderberry Wine
3:34
A4
Blues For Baby And Me
5:38
A5
Midnight Creeper
3:53
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal
5:55
B2
I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol
3:55
B3
Texan Love Song
3:33
B4
Grocodile Rock
3:56
B5
High Flying Bird
4:10
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
–
RCA Records Canada
Notes
All Compositions by Elton John/Bernie Taupin - BMI
Produced by Gus Dudgeon
P 1972 This Record Co. Ltd.
Previously Released As MCA-3005
1980 MCA Records, Inc. Manufactured by MCA Records (Canada) 2450 Victoria Pk. Ave., Willowdale, Ont.
Side Two, song 4 Crocodile Rock is misprinted on the label and actually reads "Grocodile Rock".
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout: MCA 5-W9- ̶M̶C̶A̶-̶2̶10̶0̶-̶A̶ MCA 3̶0̶0̶5̶-̶A̶ 37113-A
Matrix / Runout: MCA 6-W10- ̶M̶C̶A̶-̶2̶10̶0̶-̶B M̶C̶A̶ 3̶0̶0̶5̶-̶B MCA-37113-B
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
A1
Daniel
3:52
A2
Teacher I Need You
4:08
A3
Elderberry Wine
3:34
A4
Blues For Baby And Me
5:38
A5
Midnight Creeper
3:53
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal
5:55
B2
I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol
3:55
B3
Texan Love Song
3:33
B4
Crocodile Rock
3:56
B5
High Flying Bird
4:10
Credits
Engineer
–
Ken Scott
Producer
–
Gus Dudgeon
Notes
Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A. Etched): MCA-5 W-4 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): MCA-6 W-3 A
Matrix / Runout (Both Sides, Stamped): ◈-P-◈
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
3:52
A2
Teacher I Need You Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson Mellotron – Elton John
4:08
A3
Elderberry Wine Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:34
A4
Blues For My Baby And Me Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster Sitar – Davey Johnstone
5:38
A5
Midnight Creeper Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:53
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster
5:55
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
3:55
B3
Texan Love Song Harmonium – Elton John Mandolin – Davey Johnstone
3:33
B4
Crocodile Rock Organ [Farfisa] – Elton John
3:56
B5
High Flying Bird Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson
4:10
Companies, etc.
Pressed By
–
Phonodisc B.V.
Recorded At
–
Studio Hérouville
Mixed At
–
Trident Studios
Lacquer Cut At
–
Phonodisc B.V.
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
Recorded at Strawberry Studios, France
Re-mixed at Trident Studios, London
Issued in non-gatefold laminated cover. Printed in The Netherlands - on back cover.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped): AA 6376 404 1Y 1 ℗1972 670 11 ° 04
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped): AA 6376 404 1Y 1 ℗1972 670 11 ß 04
Rights Society: STEMRA
Price Code: 10
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
3:52
A2
Teacher I Need You Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson Mellotron – Elton John
4:08
A3
Elderberry Wine Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:34
A4
Blues For My Baby And Me Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster Sitar – Davey Johnstone
5:38
A5
Midnight Creeper Arranged By [Brass] – Gus Dudgeon Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jean-Louis Chautemps Trombone – Jacques Bolognesi Trumpet – Ivan Jullien
3:53
B1
Have Mercy On The Criminal Arranged By [Orchestra] – Paul Buckmaster
5:55
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
3:55
B3
Texan Love Song Harmonium – Elton John Mandolin – Davey Johnstone
3:33
B4
Crocodile Rock Organ [Farfisa] – Elton John
3:56
B5
High Flying Bird Backing Vocals – Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson
4:10
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
Printed in Turkey
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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