A Single Man

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Austria

“No gatefold. Special Edition”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“The matrix and catalog number are positioned slightly different on the labels than on the following 3 releases: A Single Man A Single Man A Single Man For another similar release but with Label Code on labels, please see A Single Man. P...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978New Zealand

“Issued in an outer-laminated gatefold sleeve.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“Sides on labels are indicated on the left side. Side 2 contains typo : Rocket Record Ltd. instead of Rocket Records Ltd. on Side 1”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Picture disc in die-cut sleeve. Some copies were issued for export with a sticker on the back cover "EXPORT ONLY". FOR SALE OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY."”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Japan

“Includes liner notes by Konno Yuji and Tachikawa Naoki. Lyrics translated by Yoshimoto Mami.”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

“MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville press denoted by ⧈-G-⧈ stamp in runouts. Issued with printed lyric/credit inner sleeve. Some copies have post-manufacture "Platinum Plus" stamps applied to the cover. On spine: ☆☆☆ MCA-3065 Elton John A...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978Australia

“Cat # on back cover: 9103 500 Cat # on label: MCA -3065 "Distributed in Australia by Polygram Records Pty Limited" on top, left of back cover under cat #.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Germany

“Similar to A Single Man but standard sleeve, no gatefold. Released with printed inner sleeve. Some copies may have a removable "Original zum Sonderpreis" sticker on front. "This album is dedicated to Graham Taylor" Printed in West-Ger...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Germany

“Gatefold sleeve. "This album is dedicated to Graham Taylor"”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Israel

“-Gatefold Sleeve. -Comes with double sided lyric sheet. -Back cover has: "Product of Litratone, Haifa℗Copyright by Littatone" "תוצרת ישראל ליטרטון בע"מ חיפה" Runouts are stamped except "∆∆" which are etched”

Philips

calendar_today1978Barbados

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“The matrix and catalog number are positioned slightly different on the labels than on the following 3 releases: A Single Man A Single Man A Single Man For another similar release but with Label Code on labels, please see A Single Man Pr...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Argentina

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978France

“℗ 1978 Rocket Records. Made in France (on Labels) © 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. ℗ 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. Made and printed in France by Glory - 92602 Asnières (on rear cover) ©Copyright 1978 By Big Pig Music Ltd., London, England. Sole S...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“on spine: ☆☆☆ MCA-3065 Elton John A Single Man Printed in U.S.A. ☆☆☆ sleeve-info: Recorded by Moonlight Produced for Frank N. Stein Productios Ltd. MCA Records Inc. © 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. ℗ 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. - Print...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“The matrix and catalog number are positioned slightly different on the labels than on the following 3 releases: A Single Man A Single Man A Single Man For another similar release but with Label Code on labels, please see A Single Man Pri...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“Slightly different label than this version A Single Man ('℗ 1978' in different position on both sides and more space on side 3 between song listing and ELTON JOHN) Printed in The Netherlands. © Copyright 1978 by Big Pig Music Ltd., Lond...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Portugal

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“The matrix and catalog number are positioned slightly different on the labels than on the following 3 releases: A Single Man A Single Man A Single Man For another similar release but with Label Code on labels, please see A Single Man. P...”

Балкантон

calendar_today1978Bulgaria

“Manufactured in Bulgaria under license of Phonogram”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

“℗ © 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. All songs © 1978 Big Pig Music Ltd., except A4 last verse, adapted from "Makin' Whoopie", © Gus Kahn Music/Donaldson Music Co. MCA Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville variant of these A Single Man Gloversville an...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“on spine: ☆☆☆ MCA-3065 Elton John A Single Man Printed in Canada ☆☆☆ sleeve-info: Produced for Frank N. Stein Productions Ltd. MCA Records Inc. © 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. ℗ 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. innersleeve-info: Guy Burchett ...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1986Europe

“Second European release without a purple silkscreen on disc. A Single Man is the first release with a purple label. ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England Printed in West Germany Album recorded in England. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 : B...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1986Europe

“First European CD release. ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England Printed in West Germany CD made in W. Germany Album recorded in England. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 : Big Pig Music Ltd. 4 : Big Pig Music Ltd./Donaldson, Douglas & Gumb...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_todaySep 1987Australia

“The original Australian release of this album on CD was an import of the European disc. Release date from AllMusic for this album. ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England Printed in West Germany CD made in W. Germany Album recorded in En...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1988United States

“Budget release. Back of booklet lists "Compact Disc, Compact Price" artists.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1988France

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1989Germany

“Similar to A Single Man but this has inner ring all plated up to the hole. "Guy Burchett was our messenger boy who was tragically killed on his motorcycle at the age of seventeen." ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England Marketed by Phono...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1989Germany

“Similart to A Single Man but this has transparent inner ring instead of plated. "Guy Burchett was our messenger boy who was tragically killed on his motorcycle at the age of seventeen." ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England Marketed by ...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_todayOct 25, 1990Japan

“Made In Japan.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_todayDec 21, 1995Japan

“1995 Japanese CD issue.”

Mercury Records / The Rocket Record Company

calendar_todaySep 10, 1997Japan

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1998United Kingdom

“This compilation ℗ 1998 William A. Bong Ltd. © 1998 Mercury Records Ltd (London). Tracks 12 to 16 are bonus tracks.”

Mercury Records / The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1998South Africa

Mercury Records

calendar_todayJun 1, 1998United Kingdom

“Remaster”

Mercury Records / Universal Records

calendar_today2008Ukraine

“Booklet: 4 pages. Released in a regular jewel case with clear tray. 12-16 are bonus tracks”

Mercury Records

calendar_todayFeb 24, 2010Japan

This Record Co. Ltd.

calendar_todayAug 14, 2019Italy

“"Prodotto non vendibile separatamente da Corriere della Sera o La Gazzetta dello Sport" (printed on CD and rear cover, meaning that this CD is only available with Italian newspapers) Originally issued with barcoded paper insert that adve...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_todayDec 21, 1995Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the disc plus a promo sticker on the back of the obi.”

Mercury (2) / The Rocket Record Company (2)

calendar_today2018Russia

“Total playing time: 69'43" Packaged in a jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet.”

The Rocket Record Company

Europe

“℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England Printed in West Germany Album recorded in England. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 : Big Pig Music Ltd. 4 : Big Pig Music Ltd./Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble Inc. 8 : Big Pig Music Ltd./EMI Music Publ. Ltd....”

The Rocket Record Company

“made in France”

MCA Records

“Disc marked "MANUFACTURED BY SANYO", "MCA31181", "B7903N"”

The Rocket Record Company

Europe

“[On disc] ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd England Made in France by P.D.O. [On rear] (no 'printed in' information) ℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd., England. Marketed by Phonogram Issued in a standard jewel case with 8-page booklet.”

Mercury Records / The Rocket Record Company

Europe

“Tracks 12 & 13 from: Ego -1978 Track 14 B-side of Part Time Love -1978 Track 15 B-side of Song For Guy -1978 Track 16 B-side of Victim Of Love -1979, however recorded during A Single Man sessions. Songs © 1978 Big Pig Music Ltd. ℗ 1998 W...”

The Rocket Record Company

Germany

“Track 4: "Last verse adapted from 'Makin' Whoopee' written and composed by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson." Track 11: "Guy Burchett was our messenger boy who was tragically killed on his motorcycle at the age of seventeen." ℗ 1978 Roc...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“Single panel J-card printed both sides Grey cassette with green paper labels Includes and 8 panel fold-out sheet with photos, lyrics and credits A4: Last verse adapted from Makin' Whoopee written and composed by Gus Kahn and Walter Do...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Australia

“Front cover includes Rocket Records logo printed lower right corner. Paper labels.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Europe

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978France

“Stereo Dolby System Ⓡ Ⓟ 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. Ⓟ 1978 Rocket Records Made in France C'est une publication phonogram”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“℗ 1978 William A. Bong Ltd. Foldout J-card with Photo / Advertizing (100 Great MCA Cassettes!)”

The Rocket Record Company

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Greece

“Fold out J-Card Green paper printed labels.”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

“White label cassette. Gatefold insert has the color photo of Elton John in the red car.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Netherlands

“℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd. (on Labels and inlay) Made in Holland (on Labels). Printed in The Netherlands (on back of inlay) Plain grey shell, with white characters on dark green Labels. Similar to A Single Man, but with different layout...”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Germany

“Made in W.-Germany Printed in West-Germany”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Argentina

“Industria Argentina”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Japan

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Ireland

“Irish print paper labels Single panel J-card printed both sides Includes 8 panel fold-out sheet with photos, lyrics and credits”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Spain

“℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd. Made in Spain”

Балкантон

calendar_today1978Bulgaria

“Licensed To – Polydor – BPOL 9103500 Record Company – The Rocket Record Company – BPOL 9103500 Distributed By – Phonogram – BPOL 9103500”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Italy

“Doesn't bring the reissue series "Successo" logo and the shell central window showing the reels is squared, not rounded. Solid black shell. No Barcode.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Italy

“Light grey cassette with dark grey paper and white lettering”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Peru

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Australia

“℗ © 1978 William A. Bong Ltd.”

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Portugal

“A4: Last verse adapted from Makin' Whoopee written and composed by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson. B6: Guy is Guy Burchett, messenger boy who was killed on his motorcycle aged 17. Recorded in England. Produced for Frank N. Stein Produc...”

MCA Records

calendar_today1978United States

The Rocket Record Company

calendar_today1978Europe

“℗ 1978 Rocket Records Ltd. (on Labels and inlay) Made in Holland (on Labels). Printed in The Netherlands (on back of inlay) Duplicated on a Ferro Tape; Dolby System B-NR Housed in a standard Cassette Box, with black back (embossed "Poly...”