Elton John — Madman Across the Water
Known pressings
27 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | DE | Hansa | 85 798 IT | 12" Vinyl |
| 1971 | GB | DJM Records | DJLPH 420 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1971 | US | — | — | 12" Vinyl |
| 1971 | US | UNI Records | 93120 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records | MCA-2016 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1989 | JP | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | UDCD 516 | CD — Ultradisc |
| 1994 | US | DCC Compact Classics | LPZ-2004 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1996 | GB | Mercury Records, This Record Co. Ltd. | 528 161-2 | CD |
| 1996 | US | The Rocket Record Company | 314-528 161-2 | CD |
| 1996 | US | MCA Records | MCAD-31190 | CD |
| 2001 | JP | Mercury Records | UICY-9104 | CD |
| 2004 | US | Island | B0003610-36 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2008 | JP | Mercury Records | UICY-93668 | SHM-CD |
| 2011 | GB | The Rocket Record Company | — | Digital Media — mastered for iTunes |
| 2017 | US | DJM Records, Mercury Records | 5707086 | 12" Vinyl — 2017 reissue |
| 2019 | JP | Mercury Records | UICY-78958 | SHM-CD — Limited Edition |
| 2022 | — | DJM Records | 3583622 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2022 | US | EMI | — | Digital Media — deluxe edition |
| 2022 | XW | DJM Records | — | CD |
| 2022 | XW | EMI, Rocket Entertainment, UMC | 00602435836133 | CD — 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition |
| 2022 | XW | Rocket Entertainment | 00602435836133 | CD |
| 2022 | XW | Rocket Entertainment, EMI | 3583617 | Blu-ray |
| — | DE | DJM Records | 825 487-2 | CD |
| — | US | Polydor | — | Digital Media |
| — | US | The Rocket Record Company, BMG Direct | 314-528 161-2, D112685 | CD — BMG Direct |
| — | US | Polydor | 825 487-2 | CD |
| — | XW | EMI | — | Digital Media — 24-Bit/96 kHZ |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Elton John "Madman Across the Water" audiophile limited CD