Title: Elton John – Rock Of The Westies

Year/Genre: 1975, Pop

Matrix #: MCA 2163

Condition: VG++ plays great!

Description:
Released in 1975 on MCA Records, Rock Of The Westies marked a lineup shift for Elton John, introducing new band members Caleb Quaye and Roger Pope while highlighting Davey Johnstone’s growing influence on guitar. Recorded at Caribou Ranch in Colorado, the album came during Elton’s commercial peak, when he was releasing chart-topping records annually while touring relentlessly. Its heavier sound contrasted with the more polished pop of his earlier efforts, reflecting both exhaustion and experimentation within the group. The title played on “West of the Rockies,” situating the record in a distinctly American context at a time when Elton had become one of the decade’s dominant stadium acts.

Price Suggestions:

• NM: $15–$18

• VG+: $10–$12

• VG: $7–$9

• G: $4–$6

9/10/25 LM

7/11/2024 CC